Behind the Uniform with Darrius Clemons: Ready to break out thanks to honest look in the mirror The Michigan Insider 2023-07-14 | Episode 15 in the series features my recent sit-down with Michigan wide receiver Darrius Clemons reflecting upon his journey to Michigan and the adversity he battled during his freshman year. Clemons opened up about the tough love he received from Ronnie Bell when his effort waned due to lack of playing time. He then sheds light on the turnaround he had in practice and during offseason workouts. The conversation then turns to teammates who are standing out including newcomer Josh Wallace. He also gives his opinion on the team’s fastest player, shares his initial impressions of the freshman wideouts, and much much more.------------------------------------Contents of the video------------------------------------00:00 - Introduction01:21 – Reflections on recruitment02:55 – “I ran a 4.37”03:51 – Growing up in Michigan04:28 – Cristobal leaving for Oregon opened the door for Michigan05:21 – Jim Harbaugh’s candor stood out08:48 – Transitioning to Michigan10:47 – Tough love from Ronnie Bell12:46 – Good friend Andrel Anthony goes his separate way15:25 – NIL experience so far18:23 – Improvement = more playing time19:49 – Confidence on another level21:32 – Rapport with JJ McCarthy rising23:03 – Offense will be scarier in ‘2325:14 – Peyton O’Leary ready to break out26:55 – Early impressions of Semaj Morgan and Fredrick Moore27:48 – “Josh Wallace looks really really good”28:59 – The fastest player on the team is not up for debate30:31 –More on Semaj Morgan and Fredrick Moore31:21 – Initial impressions of Karmello English31:17 – Team is more “purposeful” after loss to TCU34:44 – Awesome family support
J.J. McCarthy press conference: Michigan QB on the Wolverines offense, early fall camp standouts The Michigan Insider 2023-08-07 | J.J. McCarthy will lead the Michigan offense into the 2023 season as the Wolverines’ QB1. The junior met with the media on Monday to preview his second year as starter. McCarthy talked about the offensive line, which Jim Harbaugh said runs 10 players deep; about the run-pass balance, which may be more even; and about his own improvements at QB. More coverage at Michigan.247Sports.com
MGoBlog Roundtable 8/3/2023 The Michigan Insider 2023-08-03 | Sam Webb and MGoBlog have their weekly roundtable discussions
New Michigan commit Jo’Ziah “JoJo” Edmond is a secret no more The Michigan Insider 2023-08-02 | Nappanee (Ind.) Northwood cornerback Jo'Ziah Edmond wasted no time committing to Michigan yesterday shortly after picking up an offer. The former Purdue commit had turned heads all summer with his blend of length and athleticism, enroute to earning a 2024 All-American game invite.The talented youngster and his mother joined The Michigan Insider for an interview on the heels of his announcement to reflect upon his journey to becoming a Wolverine, his connection with Steve Clinkscale, his game, and much much more.
Bobby Kanka on committing to Michigan, plan to dominate, recruit for the Wolverines, and more. The Michigan Insider 2023-08-02 | Ann Arbor, MI – Howell (Mich.) standout Bobby Kanka dropped by the TMI studio Tuesday morning to discuss his decision to commit to Michigan. The rising 2025 prospect reflected upon his journey to becoming a Wolverine, his connection with Mike Elston, Michigan’s usage plan for him, and the impact Ben Herbert’s strength & conditioning program is already having on him, his plan to recruit, and more.
U-M stock up with David Sanders & Bryce Underwood; Gatlin Bair update - Michigan Recruiting Insider The Michigan Insider 2023-08-01 | In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich share the Michigan recruiting outlook after the losses of Aaron Scott to Ohio State and Bennett Warren to Tennessee, and visits by major targets to the annual Barbecue at the Big House. The crew shared the latest on 2025 five-stars David Sanders and Bryce Underwood after there visits. They also share the latest rumblings on Gatlin Bair with his decision fast approaching. The podcast concludes with an interview with new Michigan commit Bobby Kanka, who stopped by the TMI studio to reflect upon his decision.
Inside Wolverine Weekend (Part 2) - Film Study with Colston Loveland, Will Johnson, & Makari Paige The Michigan Insider 2023-07-29 | The Michigan Insider made the four-hour drive north to Traverse City, Michigan recently for Grand Traverse Resort and Spa’s second annual Wolverine Weekend. The three-day event included a dinner program featuring film studies with current Michigan players Donovan Edwards, Junior Colson, Makari Paige, Will Johnson, and Colston Loveland. In this video excerpt Edwards and Colson break down several key plays with Sam Webb and Devin Gardner.
Big 10 Media Day: Mike Sainristil at the podium - The Michigan Insider 2023-07-28 | Michigan defensive back meets with media members at Big 10 Media Day at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Kris Jenkins predicts under-the-radar star for Michigan football in 2023 The Michigan Insider 2023-07-28 | Michigan football defensive lineman Kris Jenkins predicts a couple of under-the-radar stars for the Michigan football team in 2023, discussed the "Beat Georgia" drill and his confidence that the Wolverines will make it back to Indianapolis.
Big 10 Media Day: Jim Harbaugh at the podium - FULL VIDEO The Michigan Insider 2023-07-28 | Michigan headman Jim Harbaugh's extended media session at 2023 Big 10 Media Day at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Big 10 Media Day: Blake Corum at the podium - FULL VIDEO The Michigan Insider 2023-07-28 | Michigan running back Blake Corum's extended media session at 2023 Big 10 Media Day at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Michigan star Blake Corum reveals the latest on his health, talks 2023 goals and more The Michigan Insider 2023-07-28 | Blake Corum carried the ball 247 times last fall, shouldering a significant workload for a Michigan offense that relies heavily on the ground game. Taking into consideration a now-healthy duo of Corum and Donovan Edwards, the Wolverines hope to share touches as to not “wear them out,” as Jim Harbaugh explained earlier this summer. And Corum, who averaged 27.6 carries per game in Big Ten play before getting hurt against Illinois last November, is more than okay with that proposition.
Jim Harbaugh press conference at 2023 Big Ten Media Day: NCAA suspension, J.J. McCarthy and more The Michigan Insider 2023-07-27 | Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh made his first formal press conference appearance since February. Representing Michigan at Big Ten Media Days, the head coach fielded questions about his top players, the Wolverines’ offseason and other topics.See everything he had to say in the video, and visit Michigan.247Sports.com for much more.
MGoBlog Roundtable The Michigan Insider 2023-07-27 | With Sam in Indy at B1G Media Days, Ira hosts the MGoBlog Roundtable crew for this week's Maize & Blue (and beyond) conversation. (BTW, 37 days until Michigan Football) #FreeJim #GoBlue
Reacting to Michigan-NCAA-Harbaugh reports The Michigan Insider 2023-07-26 | Sam Webb talks about Michigan and the NCAA
MGoBlog Roundtable The Michigan Insider 2023-07-20 | Sam Webb and the MGoBlog Roundtable crew have their weekly Maize & Blue conversation (BTW... we have 44 days until the kickoff of the 2023 Michigan Football season!!
Several of Michigans newcomers are standing out The Michigan Insider 2023-07-18 | In this excerpt from the latest episode of Behind the Uniform, sophomore wideout Darrius Clemons highlights new teammates who are standing out during offseason workouts, including transfer Josh Wallace. To view the full episode in its entirety, click here: youtu.be/k6xf2OHclI8
Harbaughs honesty and transparency stands out The Michigan Insider 2023-07-18 | In this excerpt from the latest episode of Behind the Uniform, sophomore wideout Darrius Clemons recalls how the honesty and transparency Jim Harbaugh showed during the recruiting process set him apart from other coaches.To view the full episode in its entirety, click here: youtu.be/k6xf2OHclI8
Tough love from Ronnie Bell made a difference with Darrius Clemons The Michigan Insider 2023-07-18 | In this excerpt from the latest episode of Behind the Uniform, sophomore wideout Darrius Clemons opens up about the tough love he received from Ronnie Bell when his effort waned due to lack of playing time.To view the full episode in its entirety, click here: youtu.be/k6xf2OHclI8
Michigans fastest player is... The Michigan Insider 2023-07-18 | In this excerpt from the latest episode of Behind the Uniform, sophomore wideout Darrius Clemons reveals who Michigan’s fastest player is, “and it’s not close.”To view the full episode in its entirety, click here: youtu.be/k6xf2OHclI8
The NEXT big in-state phenom 2027 ATH Dakota Guerrant DAZZLES at SMSB 7v7! The Michigan Insider 2023-07-17 | ...
Michigan basketball: Olivier Nkamhoua on his transfer, first impression of the Wolverines The Michigan Insider 2023-07-15 | Michigan basketball incoming transfer Olivier Nkamhoua discussed his first impression of the Wolverines and why he picked U-M. He also previewed his participation with Finland in the FIBA World Cup.
Inside Wolverine Weekend (Part 1) - Film Study with Donovan Edwards & Junior Colson The Michigan Insider 2023-07-14 | The Michigan Insider made the four-hour drive north to Traverse City, Michigan recently for Grand Traverse Resort and Spa’s second annual Wolverine Weekend. The three-day event included a dinner program featuring film studies with current Michigan players Donovan Edwards, Junior Colson, Makari Paige, Will Johnson, and Colston Loveland. In this video excerpt Edwards and Colson break down several key plays with Sam Webb and Devin Gardner.
MGoBlog Roundtable The Michigan Insider 2023-07-13 | Sam Webb and the MGoBlog Roundtable Crew have their weekly Maize & Blue conversation!
Devin Gardner says end of season setback will fuel even greater success for JJ McCarthy in 2023 The Michigan Insider 2023-07-12 | Former Michigan quarterback and Emmy award winning Fox football analyst Devin Gardner joined TMI's Sam Webb in Traverse City Michigan recently, for Grand Traverse Resort’s second annual Wolverine Weekend. While appearing on a special broadcast of The Michigan Insider morning show, Devin reflected upon his prediction that JJ McCarthy would emerge as a star player for the Wolverines last season, then shared his prediction of even greater success ahead.
From the vault: Cornelius Johnson stepping up in new role as the guy at wide receiver for Michigan The Michigan Insider 2023-07-08 | Michigan wideout Cornelius Johnson joined TMI's Sam Webb at the Swing to Cure Diabetes golf outing recently to discuss adjusting to his new role as U-M's no. 1 wideout, his growth as a leader, JJ McCarthy's maturation, the progress of the young receivers, and more.
From the vault: Cornelius Johnson & Jack Tuttle discuss Michigans championship mindset The Michigan Insider 2023-07-08 | Michigan wideout Cornelius Johnson and grad transfer quarterback Jack Tuttle joined TMI's Sam Webb at the Swing to Cure Diabetes golf outing recently to discuss a range of topics. Tuttle reflected upon his decision to transfer to Michigan for his final season, while Johnson highlighted the championship work ethic being embodied by him and every player on the roster this offseason.
MGoBlog Roundtable The Michigan Insider 2023-07-06 | Sam Webb hosts this week's Maize & Blue conversation with MGoBlog Roundtable crew!
Gardner and Bacon agree… Michigan has undeniable cultural momentum The Michigan Insider 2023-07-05 | Former Michigan quarterback and Emmy award winning Fox football analyst Devin Gardner, and New York Times best-selling author John U Bacon joined Sam Webb in Traverse City Michigan recently, for Grand Traverse Resort’s second annual Wolverine Weekend. During a special edition of The Michigan Insider Morning Show, we discussed the “cultural momentum” brought on by Jim Harbaugh’s staff makeover after the 2020 season, with a spotlight on his most recent addition, quarterbacks coach, Kirk Campbell.
From the vault: Inside Michigan Recruiting with Chris Ewald The Michigan Insider 2023-07-02 | ANN ARBOR, MI -- Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna Prep cornerback Chris Ewald made it by The Michigan Insider studio recently to discuss his latest visit to Ann Arbor. The Michigan commit discussed his time on campus, his relationship with the coaching staff, his recruiting efforts, and more.
From the vault: Inside Michigan Recruiting with Jordan Shipp The Michigan Insider 2023-07-02 | ANN ARBOR, MI -- Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day wide receiver Jordan Shipp made it by The Michigan Insider studio recently to discuss his fifth trip to Ann Arbor, an unofficial visit just two weeks after his official. The talented youngster discussed his decision criteria and timeline, and compared and contrasted his three favorites; Michigan, North Carolina, and North Carolina State.Editor’s note: This interview took place before his official visit to North Carolina.
MGoBlog Roundtable 6/29/2023 The Michigan Insider 2023-06-29 | Join Ira Weintraub and the guys from MGoBlog for their weekly roundtable on all things Maize and Blue!
Jeremiah Beasley commits to Michigan The Michigan Insider 2023-06-29 | Top247 Belleville (MI) linebacker Jeremiah Beasley announces his commitment to Michigan in front of family and friends, Wednesday June 28th, 2023.
Detroit 7-on-7 preview with Bryce Underwood, Jeremiah Beasley, and more! The Michigan Insider 2023-06-27 | TMI's Sam Webb and 247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu preview Sound Mind Sound Body's 5th annual Detroit 7-on-7, set to take place June 28th-29th at Wayne State University. Many of the state of Michigan's best players will be in action with their teams, and several of them joined the broadcast to discuss the event and update their recruitments. Jeremiah Beasley discussed "leaning towards a school" in advance of his Wednesday night announcement. Meanwhile, Bryce Underwood shared decision timeline for the first time. Top in-state talents Jacob Oden, Elijah Dotson, Dakota Guerrant, Isaiah Marshall, Xavier Newsom, and Kari Jackson weighed in.------------------------------------Contents of the video------------------------------------00:00 - Introduction02:13 – Curtis Blackwell reflects upon SMSB’s growth07:47 – Previewing the Detroit 7-on-7 Showcase10:31 – Nick Marsh interview20:09 – Isaiah Marshall Interview32:19 – Elijah Dotson interview41:25 – Xavier Newsom interview51:03 – Allen scouts 2027 ATH Dakota Guerrant52:17 – Sam & Allen discuss Bryce Underwood’s talent & recruitment55:22 – Allen scouts Jeremiah Beasley56:51 – Allen reflects upon SMSB’s growth59:36 – Jeremiah Beasley interview1:10:41 – Bryce Underwood Interview1:22:34 – Jacob Oden & Dakota Guerrant interview1:31:06 - Jacob Oden updates his progress in recruiting players to Michigan1:34:18 – Oden and Guerrant on what SMSB means to them1:44:01 – Kari Jackson Interview
Riding with Donovan Edwards, Vol. 9: On Makari Paiges breakout & when he knew OSU was beaten AGAIN The Michigan Insider 2023-06-26 | The Michigan Insider made the four-hour drive north to Traverse City, Michigan recently for Grand Traverse Resort and Spa’s second annual Wolverine Weekend. The three-day event culminated in a golf outing that saw current Wolverines, including Donovan Edwards, greet Michigan fans on every hole of the course.TMI rode shotgun in Edwards’ golf cart during the outing and went live for 75 minutes. We condensed that down into nine short volumes. During volume 9 Donovan reflects upon the breakout season turned in by longtime friend and teammate Makari Paige, then closes out the series with his final reflections on last year's victory over Ohio State.
Riding with Donovan Edwards, Vol. 8: OSU tried to squeeze him during recruiting; The Don made em pay The Michigan Insider 2023-06-26 | The Michigan Insider made the four-hour drive north to Traverse City, Michigan recently for Grand Traverse Resort and Spa’s second annual Wolverine Weekend. The three-day event culminated in a golf outing that saw current Wolverines, including Donovan Edwards, greet Michigan fans on every hole of the course.TMI rode shotgun in Edwards’ golf cart during the outing and went live for 75 minutes. We condensed that down into nine short volumes. During volume 8 Donovan answers a viewer's question about his dynamic performance versus Ohio State. Then Sam asks him to reflect upon the time in his recruitment when the Buckeyes were out front, then tried to squeeze him into committing. The Don's reflection was epic.
Riding with Donovan Edwards, Volume 7: Donovan on the fastest guys on the team and Cole Cabana The Michigan Insider 2023-06-25 | The Michigan Insider made the four-hour drive north to Traverse City, Michigan recently for Grand Traverse Resort and Spa’s second annual Wolverine Weekend. The three-day event culminated in a golf outing that saw current Wolverines, including Donovan Edwards, greet Michigan fans on every hole of the course.TMI rode shotgun in Edwards’ golf cart during the outing and went live for 75 minutes. We condensed that down into nine short volumes. During volume 7 he shares his his early impressions on Cole Cabana, the team's fastest man, and an under the radar teammate that had folks inside the program buzzing during the spring.
Riding with Donovan Edwards, Volume 6: On Corums return, Benjamin Hall, and more The Michigan Insider 2023-06-25 | The Michigan Insider made the four-hour drive north to Traverse City, Michigan recently for Grand Traverse Resort and Spa’s second annual Wolverine Weekend. The three-day event culminated in a golf outing that saw current Wolverines, including Donovan Edwards, greet Michigan fans on every hole of the course.TMI rode shotgun in Edwards’ golf cart during the outing and went live for 75 minutes. We condensed that down into nine short volumes. During volume 6 he shares his surprise he felt over Blake Corum's return and highlights the talent of the younger RBs.
Davison (Mich.) 2025 guard Gregory Lawson puts on a SHOW at Michigans basketball camp The Michigan Insider 2023-06-25 | ...
Saline (Mich.) 2026 guard Jonathan Sanderson BALLS OUT at Michigans basketball camp The Michigan Insider 2023-06-25 | ...
Edge & LB recruiting in strong shape despite recent losses - Michigan Recruiting Insider The Michigan Insider 2023-06-24 | In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich break down the commitment of Brandywine (Md.) Gwynn Park edge Devon Baxter. The crew then rests the edge and linebacker recruiting boards after the losses of top targets Darien Mayo and Aaron Chiles. Sam interviews West Charlotte coach Sam Greiner about what his star pupil Jaden Smith will bring to Michigan. The podcast concludes will an update on all the visitors that made it to Ann Arbor for visits this week.------------------------------------Contents of the video------------------------------------00:00 - Introduction02:05 – Breaking down the Devon Baxter commitment07:54 – Assessing the EDGE board after Darien Mayo loss10:18 – Elias Rudolph no longer visiting Ohio State13:55 – Previewing Dominic Nichols’ eventual commitment15:44 – The rest of the edge board20:13 – Assessing the LB board after Aaron Chiles loss28:33 – Jeremiah Beasley has been Chris Partridge’s top target32:07 – West Charlotte coach Sam Greiner profiles Jaden Smith44:49 – Jaden Smith in contention for biggest sleeper in U-M’s class49:57 – How many o-linemen will Michigan take?59:53 – Top247 DL Chris Burgess visits Michigan1:01:48 – Chris Ewald and Zaquan Patterson return to Ann Arbor1:07:49 – Other visitors1:09:44 – OSU gets Bryce West, but battle ensures for Aaron Scott
U-M has gotten OSU’s attention with its Ohio recruiting push The Michigan Insider 2023-06-22 | On a recent live edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb and Brice Marich were joined by 247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu to discuss U-M’s recruiting advances in the Buckeye State.To view the episode in its entirety, click here: youtube.com/live/_NTNucxFxFw
247Sports Allen Trieu breaks down I’Marion Stewart’s game The Michigan Insider 2023-06-22 | On a recent live edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb and Brice Marich were joined by 247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu, who gave a detailed scouting report of new Michigan commit I’Marion Stewart.To view the episode in its entirety, click here: youtube.com/live/_NTNucxFxFw
YouTube Micah Kaapana is big play complement to Jordan Marshall The Michigan Insider 2023-06-22 | On a recent live edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb and Brice Marich took a deep dive into the game of Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman RB Micah Kaapana. The duo detailed his priority status on Michigan’s board BEFORE his commitment the next day and explained why Mike Hart was sold on him enough to not wait on a decision from Top247 tailback Taylor Tatum.To view the episode in its entirety, click here: youtube.com/live/_NTNucxFxFw
MGoBlog Roundtable The Michigan Insider 2023-06-22 | It's June 22nd and Sam welcomes the MGoBlog Roundtable crew for another Maize and Blue conversation!
Riding with Donovan Edwards, Volume 5: Donovan takes over the interview The Michigan Insider 2023-06-22 | The Michigan Insider made the four-hour drive north to Traverse City, Michigan recently for Grand Traverse Resort and Spa’s second annual Wolverine Weekend. The three-day event culminated in a golf outing that saw current Wolverines, including Donovan Edwards, greet Michigan fans on every hole of the course. TMI rode shotgun in Edwards’ golf cart during the outing and went live for 75 minutes. We condensed that down into nine short volumes. Volume 5 features Donovan switching roles with Sam Webb and inquiring about how the TMI team does its football breakdowns.
Riding with Donovan Edwards, Volume 4: Will Johnson shows off his golf swing The Michigan Insider 2023-06-22 | The Michigan Insider made the four-hour drive north to Traverse City, Michigan recently for Grand Traverse Resort and Spa’s second annual Wolverine Weekend. The three-day event culminated in a golf outing that saw current Wolverines, including Donovan Edwards, greet Michigan fans on every hole of the course. TMI rode shotgun in Edwards’ golf cart during the outing and went live for 75 minutes. We condensed that down into nine short volumes. Volume 4 features a stop at one of the holes where Will Johnson shows off his golf swing.
U M & OSU locked battle royal over Bryce West & Aaron Scott The Michigan Insider 2023-06-20 | On a recent edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Brice Marich and Steve Lorenz highlighted the Wolverines' post-visit surge with Cleveland Glenville corner Bryce West. The crew detailed the intense battle with the Buckeyes for him and Aaron Scott.To view the episode in its entirety, click here: youtu.be/H4XHMK3oXlY
