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Michigan at The Voice of College Football

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Welcome to Michigan at The Voice of College Football Network, your home for In-depth discussion, debate, & analysis on all things Michigan. We have you covered from offseason all the way to game day. Join us as we embark on another season as Leaders & Best!Go Blue!For business inquiries please contact: Markrogerstv@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.The Voice of College Football Network Football Politics & Government
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  • MICHIGAN MAKES THE FINAL FOUR! & Spring Intel / Michigan Wolverines LIVE 245

    MICHIGAN MAKES THE FINAL FOUR! & Spring Intel / Michigan Wolverines LIVE 245
    Apr 1 2026

    The show opens celebrating Michigan basketball's dominant Elite Eight win over Tennessee (95-62), clinching the program's first Final Four since 2018 under second-year head coach Dusty May. Hosts praise the complete performance, versatile star Yaxel Lendeborg, and May's rapid culture-building via roster construction and player buy-in. Michigan faces Arizona in the Final Four (one-and-a-half-point spread per FanDuel); hosts predict a close Michigan win (by ~3 points, possibly on a late buzzer-beater). They note May's historic pace—potentially the most wins in a coach's first two seasons—and the team's depth/eight-man rotation.

    Football Spring Intel & QB Room Updates

    The bulk of the episode covers early spring practice under new head coach Kyle Whittingham (intense, old-school practices starting at 6 a.m., defense ahead of offense, emphasis on competition and physicality). Positive buzz includes:

    • Savion Hyder emerging as a "dog" with game speed not slowing him; two-back sets are now in play to get best players on the field (intriguing for misdirection/passing game usage).
    • Wide receiver depth with Andrew Marsh, J.J. Buchanan (catching everything), Travis Johnson, Jamie French, and Jamar Browder in three-WR sets.
    • Offensive line shifting (e.g., Andrew Sprague possibly inside; Jake Garnera strong at center; Evan Link banged up; Andrew Babalola returning from ACL with early buzz).
    • Defense strong in the trenches (Trey Pierce added weight; Nate Marshall pushing for edge role opposite John Henry-Daly, expected full-go by June 1 after Achilles procedure; Rod Moore working with the ones on no-contact jersey).
    • Young secondary (Jire Hill, Smith Snowden, Zeke Berry, Chris Bracey) creating turnovers; Chase Taylor at LB making noise.

    QB room notes: True freshman Tommy Carr exceeding expectations (pushing for backup; strong on short/intermediate throws and playbook but deep ball developing). Bryce Underwood (locked in as starter) facing a new scheme and chaotic defense—good learning experience. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi expected as QB2 once on campus. Recent departure of LSU transfer Colin Hurley (two weeks into spring; speculated due to practice intensity, depth chart realities with Carr rising, or scheme fit—not confirmed). Hosts call it mutual/part of college football turnover; room remains solid with Carr, Herbstreit, etc.

    Overall tone: Cautious optimism with "dramatic turnaround" in discipline/accountability under Whittingham. Defense (Jay Hill's "chaos" scheme) generating interceptions; offense adapting talent (more 2-RB/3-WR groupings). Strength/conditioning yielding big gains. Spring game (April 18) will offer more visibility.

    Recruiting Notes
    • New commits: Athlete Maxwell Miles and OT Sidney Rouleau (developmental with size/frame).
    • Decommit: 3-star OL Tristan Dare.
    • Buzz on 2027/2028 in-state talent visits (e.g., influenced by new WR coach Ron Bellamy); corner Darius Johnson highlighted as physical, high-upside prospect.
    • Emphasis on building cornerstone relationships early (e.g., for 2028 class with players like DeAndre Biden and Donald Tebron).
    Other Segments
    • FanDuel sponsorship/picks (Michigan favored by 1.5 vs. Arizona; hosts lean Michigan cover).
    • New sponsor Freedom Services EPC (oil/gas services).
    • Super chats/member comments (e.g., QB depth, Tommy Carr, Alistair Vallejo resembling Mason Graham, practice intensity).
    • Humorous/rivalry banter (Ohio State/Joey Velasquez/John Shire discussion, "point and laugh" at Buckeyes denialism re: past issues).
    • Call to action: Like/subscribe/share; consider memberships for emojis/watch parties (possible Final Four one).

    The episode blends basketball excitement, football spring optimism, recruiting momentum, and community engagement. It runs ~2+ hours with strong listener interaction. Go Blue!


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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • Recruiting Heating Up & March Madness - Michigan Wolverines Call-in Show LIVE 86

    Recruiting Heating Up & March Madness - Michigan Wolverines Call-in Show LIVE 86
    Mar 27 2026
    Show Intro & Hosts (00:00 - ~00:30) TJ Ronin opens with socials (@tj_ronan) and apologizes for running late due to a personal emergency.He and co-host Johnny Olden Jr. are pumped to discuss Michigan football recruiting, staff changes, and March Madness (basketball + hockey).They note Michigan basketball in the Sweet 16, hockey in the Frozen Four, and tease a fun weekend if the teams advance. Michigan Football Recruiting Buzz (~00:30 - ~15:00) Surprise visitors: Top in-state prospects Dakota Guerrant (2027, Harper Woods) and DeAndre Bidden (2028) visited campus. Guerrant: Elite 2027 WR (often ranked as a top-15 national prospect or No. 1-2 WR in his class, No. 1 in Michigan). Described as a "cornerstone" alpha playmaker with NFL traits, fluid stride, and serious speed (hosts debate sub-11.0 100m potential; he claims 10.7).Bidden: Highly touted 2028 WR (national top ~25-30 range, top in-state). Dynamic with "speed to burn"; sophomore film shown as evidence of elite upside. Both visits signal momentum, especially after a perceived dip in in-state traction.Hosts emphasize building around these types of high-end skill players alongside Bryce Underwood (QB). Key Staff Addition: Ron Bellamy Former Michigan WR coach (and safeties coach in 2021) returns in a personnel/recruiting relations role (often described as on-road recruiter and relationship builder).A source texted "Bellamy" as the one-word reason for the recent in-state swing. Hosts hype it as an immediate impact hire—crucial for retaining Michigan talent ("win the state").Ties into broader "front office" build under new HC Kyle Whittingham: pro-style personnel department with scouting, on-campus recruiting, etc. Recent hires include Chris Pettit (scouting/AI) and others. New Coaching Staff Energy & Culture (~15:00 - ~30:00) Player comments from press conferences: Rod Moore: New staff reminds him of the Jim Harbaugh era—night-and-day difference in the weight room, more strict/accountable (class, standards).Bryce Underwood: Praises new coaches (e.g., Kyle Whittingham's approach) for pushing players differently. Hosts praise the return of "grown-ups" focused on discipline, accountability, and winning (not being "best friends" with players).Comparison to Kurt Cignetti (national champ coach) ripping a player over gold cleats—setting standards.Johnny Olden: Whittingham is exceeding expectations so far (retaining players, staff hires, energy from assistants like Jay Hill). Jay Hill & Staff Philosophy Jay Hill (DC): Expects to be "good in year one," competing for titles—not a rebuild. Emphasizes toughness, discipline, class, and culture.Hosts like the "underdog mentality" and detail-oriented approach (practice until perfect, no early endings).Speculation (TJ's take): Jay Hill as future HC; Alex Whittingham (son) potentially as DC—continuity in the defensive scheme. Offense Talk More aggressive passing expected under new scheme, but still run-first/power elements with versatile backs and QB run threat (Bryce Underwood).Play action and RPO discussion; need for better route concepts and downfield/moving-the-chains throws.Wide receiver room hype: Current talent + potential additions like Guerrant/Bidden could make it one of the best in years. March Madness & Other Sports (~05:00 onward, revisited with callers) Michigan basketball (under Dusty May) in Sweet 16 vs. Alabama (Friday). Hosts confident in a Michigan win (size/physicality advantage; Alabama lives/dies by 3s). Potential path to Final Four discussed (Iowa State next?).Hockey: Frozen Four opportunity.Callers (including Jackson Johnson from Alabama): Predictions on Bama game (tight but Michigan favored; rebounding key for Bama). Banter on rivalry, refs, etc. Super Chats & Callers (~30:00+) Positive vibes on staff hires, recruiting momentum, and basketball.Kevin McGonigle (Tigers prospect) shoutout—hosts call him a future star/Hall of Famer after strong MLB debut.Callers discuss: Uniform college football scheduling (9-10 conference games?).Expectations for Whittingham's first year (10 wins realistic?).Jared Goff debate (pocket passer who needs protection; can he win a Super Bowl?).Ohio State comparisons (Garrison caller). Timothy Redmond shares news about Rising Stars Academy (student-run store/merch for support). Overall Tone & Themes Optimism on football: New "pro-style" front office, accountability culture, recruiting swing via Bellamy, talent pipeline (Underwood + WRs + potential in-state gets).Excitement for spring practices and the April 18 spring game.Basketball focus: Michigan as a legit title contender; break the Big Ten "curse" since 2000.Humorous/rivalry banter throughout (Ohio State, MSU, etc.), with calls for discipline over "big homie" coaching. The show runs long with strong fan engagement via super chats and callers. It blends recruiting hype, staff analysis, cultural reset talk under Whittingham, and March Madness previews. Key takeaway: Michigan appears to be stabilizing/...
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • BELLAMY BACK / Michigan Wolverines LIVE 244

    BELLAMY BACK / Michigan Wolverines LIVE 244
    Mar 25 2026
    Opening & Sponsor Shoutouts The hosts kicked off with excitement: "Ron Bellamy's back and I'm happy about it" plus the first major 2027 recruit under Kyle Whittingham.They thanked sponsors FanDuel and Freedom Services EPC (oil/gas services, freedomservicesepc.com).Viewers were encouraged to like, subscribe, share, and use Super Chats for questions. They shouted out active community members (Michigander, Jeremy, Jackson Johnson, GT, etc.). Front-Office & Staff Moves The bulk of the show focused on Whittingham building out Michigan's infrastructure with NFL-style and Utah-familiar hires: Ron Bellamy returns in a front-office recruiting role (senior director of recruiting relations/player personnel). He focuses on relationship-building, on-the-road recruiting, and closing, especially in Michigan/Detroit/Midwest. Hosts discussed his strengths as a connector (helped with Donovan Edwards, Andrew Marsh) while keeping him off the field after past on-field critiques. They noted NIL and offensive issues had limited him before; now, with better support and a proven offense, he should thrive. Relationships with targets like Dakota Garant and Donald Brown were highlighted. Chris Pettit (longtime NFL scout with the Giants, 2x Super Bowl rings, co-founder of Scout Smarter AI platform) hired as assistant GM/scouting lead under Dave Peloquin. Brings NFL scouting expertise and AI tools for evaluation—seen as cutting-edge and innovative for college football. Hosts praised the NFL-to-college pipeline (easier impact at this level) and Michigan's proactive, pro-like front office approach. Natalia Benitez-Hilton named Director of Football Operations (familiar with Whittingham from Utah; previously his assistant, brief stint with Utah Jazz/pro athletics). Handles logistics, run-of-show, event planning, etc. Hosts saw it as continuity and stability from the Utah staff. Other context: Expanding personnel/on-campus recruiting (Skyler Fan, Dave Peloquin already in place). Hosts viewed this as addressing past understaffing ("too many hats") and building a robust front office for the NIL era. They dismissed "too many cooks" concerns, emphasizing specialization and Michigan playing for keeps with a 5-year (or longer legacy) window. Whittingham/Utah ties and legacy angles (Jay Hill as potential successor, Alex Whittingham) were speculated on positively. Recruiting: First Major 2027 Commit + Updates Daryl Madison (4-star DB, Chicago): Whittingham's first major commit. Hosts (especially TJ) hyped him heavily—ball hawk, high safety, playmaker with Kirby Joseph vibes, great hands/anticipation, turnover creator. Stats: 47 tackles, 5 INTs as junior (6'1", 170 lbs—needs to bulk, but Michigan S&C will help). Ranked ~241-243 composite but called severely underrated (top 100-150 potential, possibly higher with size). Fits Jay Hill's "chaos" defense. Film breakdown emphasized interceptions, hits, and athleticism. "Not enough hype" was a repeated theme; Josh Henschke reportedly agreed he's underrated. Hosts tied it to program fits over pure star-chasing and compared favorably to past TJ favorites (Chase Taylor, Travis Johnson). Other buzz: Ron Bellamy helping with local/Midwest targets (Dakota Garant—5-star WR, No. 1 in Michigan, high-upside "Sunday/first-round" talent with speed/moves; strong relationship). Quentin Burrell (top-100 WR from Chicago). Marcus [Fukator? – phonetic; high-upside DL/edge]. Emphasis on trenches and blue-chip talent while building depth. Hosts stressed patience (early in Whittingham era), coaching superiority enabling development of 3/4-stars, and no panic over "where are the 5-stars?" (prior cycles had them; focus on fits). Recruiting is ramping up with visits/official visits noted. Spring Practice Intel Positive early returns under the new staff (Jason Beck, Jay Hill pressers highlighted): Offense: Personnel-driven (adapts to strengths, not rigid system). Bryce Underwood gets green light to run (dual-threat athleticism; mechanics focus). Chemistry with Andrew Marsh. Savion Hyder: high-effort runner with work ethic for early contributions—buzz he's close to RB1 (possible thunder/lightning with Marshall). JJ Buchanan and Andrew Marsh separating at WR (great catches, hands); Travis Johnson turning heads. OL looking solid (defense ahead, as expected). Multiple groupings, versatility, accountability (run plays until right). Intensity/fluidity up.Defense: Jay Hill's complex scheme (most complex in nation per Hill; similarities to 2023 Michigan D). Turnovers expected (back-end chaos). Linebacker room hyped for talent/potential (Troy Bowles, etc.). Zeke Berry possibly at nickel (matchup-based with Smith Snowden). Front seven quieter so far (Henry Daley out). Overall: pads popping, tough practices, no-excuses/results mentality. Hosts loved the culture shift (toughness, discipline, class accountability—no more "player-friendly" looseness). Urban Meyer quote on Whittingham practices ("pads popping") referenced. ...
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    2 hrs and 5 mins
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