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by Jake Butt, Devin Gardner
THE BLUE PRINT is your new home for the best conversation around the Michigan Wolverines! Hosted by former Michigan captains Jake Butt and Devin Gardner, we’ll dive into the past, present, and future of one of the top athletic programs in the country. With Jake’s insight as a Big Ten Network Analyst and Devin’s perspective from Fox Sports, you’ll hear from two guys plugged into today's game as well as Ann Arbor legends with great stories to tell from their playing days. From training camp through the Big Ten and beyond THE BLUE PRINT will cover all things football as well as other key events on the UM calendar from March Madness, the Frozen Four and beyond!
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- 6 days ago42 min
Warde Manuel Reaction & Preseason Position Grades for Michigan’s Offense | The Blue Print
On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Jake Butt and Devin Gardner react to the news that Warde Manuel will be stepping down as University of Michigan Athletic Director come the end of the year. The guys share their thoughts on the decision, the process by how it was reached and where the athletic department goes from here. Then, we head back onto the field and give you our preseason position grades for the Wolverines offense. How high is Andrew Marsh’s ceiling? Could the running back duo of Marshall and Hiter be the best in the country? And does anything else even matter if Bryce Underwood doesn’t show significant improvement? Devin and Jake weigh in on all that and more on this week’s edition of the Blue Print!
- 3 weeks ago27 min
Is Bryce Underwood Talking Too Much? PLUS: Where Michigan Ranks in EA’s Toughest Stadium List
On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Jake Butt and Devin Gardner have some thoughts on Bryce Underwood’s claim that he’s “the best player ever to come out of Michigan.” Are we sure it’s a good idea for him to be saying things like this? Is he putting an even greater target on himself coming into the season? And which NBA player does Devin see as the guy Bryce should try to emulate when it comes to his public persona? The guys weigh in on all of it! Then: EA Sports has released its list of the 20 toughest stadiums to play at in all of college football. So, how’re we feeling about Michigan coming in at #12? Too low? Too high? Just right? The guys also talk about the inherent SEC bias in lists like this and they give you some of their most underrated stadium experiences from their time as players.
- Jun 25, 202637 min
Ranking the Top 5 Big Ten Defenses + Michigan’s Summer Grind
On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Jake Butt and Devin Gardner rank the top five defenses in the Big Ten heading into the season. Where does Michigan stack up against the conference’s best? And which teams could challenge the Wolverines on the defensive side of the ball? Plus, Jake and Devin take you inside the offseason grind for Michigan football, breaking down what summer really looks like for Wolverines players. From intense workouts and conditioning to film study and preparation, they share what it takes to stay sharp when the games are still months away. Tune in for offseason insight, Big Ten analysis, and plenty of Michigan football talk on The Blue Print, wherever you get your podcasts.
- Jun 18, 202633 min
Selecting Our Top 5 Big 10 Offenses for 2026; Does Michigan Make the Cut?
On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Jake Butt and Devin Gardner are giving you their top 5 Big 10 offenses for the upcoming 2026 season. Does Michigan have enough to make cut? Or are their questions at quarterback a little too prominent to beat out some of the elite competition? Plus, we open up the Michigan mailbag to answer your questions on other programs that may have “Brady Hoke-esque” locker room rules, the possibility of Bryce’s backups seeing some time and the incredible challenges that this season’s schedule presents.
- Jun 4, 202642 min
Eric Weddle Said WHAT About Bryce Underwood?? Devin & Jake’s 3-Step Plan to Improve QB1
On the latest episode of The Blue Print, former 2x All-Pro Safety Eric Weddle had some harsh criticism of Michigan QB Bryce Underwood after watching him at practice and our own Jake Butt and Devin Gardner are weighing in on those comments. The guys discuss what could have driven Weddle to speak out in the way that he did and if his perspective actually does have some validity. Then, in an effort to help silence the critics, Devin and Jake each lay out the 3 things they’d moist like to see Bryce improve upon to change the narrative around the trajectory of his career!
- May 28, 202638 min
It’s a Michigan Mailbag! We’re Talking Hate for Michigan State, Harbaugh’s Lies & Devin’s Scariest Moment
On the latest episode of The Blue Print, former Michigan stars Jake Butt and Devin Gardner are opening up the mailbag and answering your questions on all things Michigan football! We’ll discuss whether or not the Wolverines and Buckeyes should consider changing their timing of their annual game. We’ll discuss the difference between our rivalry with Ohio State and Michigan State. And we’ll reminisce about the time Jim Harbaugh tried to convince us that high-altitude fatigue wasn’t real. Plus, the guys give their very early game-by-game predictions for Michigan’s season and we present you with more tales from the Hoke era.
- May 21, 202637 min
Wolverines Landing BIG Recruits, Big 10 Blowing Past the SEC & High Character vs Top Talent
On the latest episode of The Blue Print, former Michigan stars Jake Butt and Devin Gardner are discussing Kyle Whittingham’s ability to attract top notch talent. Are we currently experiencing the early days of a great era in Ann Arbor? And when evaluating potential recruits, how do you weigh ability vs character? Jake and Dev share their thoughts. Then, can a program as big as Michigan be considered a Big 10 sleeper team? Much to Devin’s dismay, probably not. We’ll explain why the cat might be out of the bag. And finally, we’re talking playoff expansion and the possibility of the 12-team format doubling in size. How do we feel about the potential change and what does it say about the Big 10’s power struggle with the SEC? All that and more on this week’s edition of The Blue Print!
- May 11, 202653 min
Denard Robinson Talking Bryce Underwood, Michigan Expectations & Ann Arbor Memories!
On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin Gardner is joined by his former teammate AND roommate, Denard Robinson! The guys reflect on some of their old stories including the time they showed up late to a Brady Hoke workout, the time Denard had to prove who he was to a 7-year-old kid and the time they battled one-on-one to try and determine who the better athlete was. Plus: Denard shares his thoughts on Bryce Underwood. Does this guy have it in him to be great? And what steps does he need to take to unlock that greatness? We’ll also weigh in on Michigan’s expectation in year-1 under Whittingham, the role Tommy Carr could play in making this team great and the importance of a quarterback who can run.
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About THE BLUE PRINT: A podcast on the Michigan Wolverines
THE BLUE PRINT is your new home for the best conversation around the Michigan Wolverines! Hosted by former Michigan captains Jake Butt and Devin Gardner, we’ll dive into the past, present, and future of one of the top athletic programs in the country. With Jake’s insight as a Big Ten Network Analyst and Devin’s perspective from Fox Sports, you’ll hear from two guys plugged into today's game as well as Ann Arbor legends with great stories to tell from their playing days. From training camp through the Big Ten and beyond THE BLUE PRINT will cover all things football as well as other key events on the UM calendar from March Madness, the Frozen Four and beyond!
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