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- Yesterday1h 18m
Steady Droppin Dimes: Can Whittingham SAVE Michigan Football or is it Already Too Late?
Can Kyle Whittingham save his tenure as Michigan's coach, or is it already beyond saving? With Jason Beck fired and fan frustration mounting, can Whittingham turn things around? Would adding more coaches with Michigan ties help? And could NC State's hiring of Philip Rivers launch a new trend of former stars taking over college programs? On this week's Steady Droppin Dimes, presented by Golden Limousine International, The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb is joined by former Wolverines Daniel Horton and Jeremy LeSueur for spirited debate on Michigan football's future and the changing coaching landscape. Then it's on to basketball! Is Michigan State the team to beat in the Big Ten—or even nationally? How do the Spartans stack up against Michigan's defending national champions? And after a historic win over UConn and a record No. 2 ranking, could Michigan's women have the best shot at bringing another national championship to Ann Arbor?
- Yesterday31 min
Michigan-Oregon preview: What the Wolverines must do to upset the Ducks on the road
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's road trip to Oregon, and what the Wolverines must do to pull of an upset in Eugene.They open with a look at what they believe is Michigan's toughest opponent, apathy, and how the Wolverines must regroup after an arguably season-ending loss to Michigan State. They then turn their attention to the biggest keys for Michigan's offense, and how it needs to clean up its turnovers, sort out its quarterback situation, and coming out with physicality to help set a tone on the road. In the second half of the episode, they look at the keys for the Wolverines to stop a suddenly surging Oregon offense, additional keys for the matchup and make their score predictions for how the game will unfold.
- 2 days ago34 min
Behind Enemy Lines: Michigan football vs. Oregon Ducks preview
Michigan football faces an uphill climb to bowl eligibility with three games remaining, and that starts by facing a motivated and talented Oregon Ducks team on Saturday afternoon in Eugene. After three early losses, Oregon fired its offensive coordinator and has rebounded with impressive wins over Northwestern and Ohio State — the latter a dominant showing at The Horseshoe. Erik Skopil of Duck Territory on 247Sports joins the show to provide a breakdown of Oregon: What are their strengths and weaknesses, and is there a realistic path to a road upset for Michigan?
- 3 days ago1h 42m
Michigan football breakdown with Borges & English: Why Jason Beck Failed, and what comes next?
Michigan’s embarrassing 15-6 loss to Michigan State was the breaking point for an offense that had struggled all season, prompting head coach Kyle Whittingham to fire offensive coordinator Jason Beck less than 24 hours later. But was Beck’s dismissal the necessary first step toward fixing Michigan’s problems, or merely the beginning of a much more difficult reckoning? On this week’s Michigan Football Breakdown, former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges and former defensive coordinator Ron English join The Michigan Insider’s Sam Webb for an in-depth examination of the Wolverines’ offensive collapse, the decision to make a major coaching change with three games remaining, and what comes next for a program facing mounting scrutiny. The trio dissects the schematic failures, predictable play-calling, ineffective rushing attack, and lack of offensive cohesion that culminated in Michigan being held without a touchdown by a struggling Michigan State team. They also examine Whittingham’s decision to make the change now, the challenges facing offensive line coach and interim coordinator Jim Harding, and what realistic improvements can be made without the benefit of an offseason to overhaul the system. Beyond the offense, the conversation explores the broader concerns surrounding Michigan’s coaching, player development, execution, and overall direction, along with the growing frustration among fans who expected considerably more from Whittingham’s first season. With a daunting three-game stretch ahead, the stakes extend well beyond wins and losses. Can Whittingham demonstrate that he has a credible plan to address Michigan’s shortcomings, restore confidence in the program’s direction, and prevent a disappointing season from unraveling further? Beck’s Firing Sets the Stage After Michigan’s Disastrous Rivalry Loss Borges’ Preseason Warning: Would Beck’s Offense Work in the Big Ten? The Failed Blueprint: Too Much Rhino, Too Little Balance Why Michigan’s Bully Ball Lacked the Strategy to Beat Big Ten Defenses The Missing Adjustments: Predictability From Game to Game and Series to Series MSU’s Formula: Possession, Targeted Runs and a Defense Forced to Repeat Nine First-Down Runs Put Tommy Carr in a Quarterback’s Nightmare When the Call Sheet Becomes a Blur—and the Defense Takes Control The Third-and-Eight Power Call and a Missed Breakthrough Against Pressure Rutgers’ False Progress and the Decision to Fire Beck Accountability Shifts to Whittingham: Oversight Without Calling Plays “Inspect What You Expect”: Use the Expertise Already on Staff Harding’s Interim Assignment Requires a Different Management Approach Borges’ Practical Offensive Reset: Better Personnel, Core Runs and Explosives Carr or Underwood? The Quarterback Decision Under a New Coordinator Why Michigan State’s Offensive Plan Worked—and Michigan’s Film Looked Worse Restoring Belief: Simplicity, Accountability and Player Ownership Fixing Protection: Practice Twists, Change Launch Points, Get the Ball Out Michigan’s Long Defensive Drives: Missed Tackles and Lost Opportunities Whittingham’s Messaging Risks Undermining Current Players’ Buy-In Viewer Q&A: Linebackers, Pin-and-Pull and Run-Fit Vulnerabilities Viewer Q&A: Practice Evaluation and Whittingham’s Relationship With Quarterbacks Viewer Q&A: Offensive-Line Fundamentals and Whittingham’s Job Security Viewer Q&A: Defensive Technique, Trick Plays and the Core Run Menu Viewer Q&A: Potential Offensive Coordinators and Scheme Fit Oregon Preview: Unknown Offensive Changes, Autzen Noise and Playing Together Closing Thoughts: Address the Problems and Finish With Purpose
- 3 days ago45 min
MMQB with Shea Patterson: Michigan Hits Rock Bottom — Breaking Down Beck's Firing & Fallout
Michigan’s embarrassing 15-6 loss to Michigan State was the breaking point for an offense that has regressed throughout the season, ultimately costing coordinator Jason Beck his job. With Shea Patterson attending the UFL Combine, former Michigan defensive lineman Will Heininger joins The Michigan Insider’s Sam Webb for this week’s edition of MMQB with Shea Patterson, presented by Golden Limousine International, to dissect the Wolverines’ offensive collapse, react to Beck’s dismissal, and examine what must change under interim coordinator Jim Harding. The discussion explores Michigan’s predictable play-calling, persistent offensive line struggles, inability to handle defensive pressure, and lack of support for freshman quarterback Tommy Carr. Webb and Heininger also debate whether Bryce Underwood should have gotten another opportunity and identify realistic adjustments that could restore some offensive competency, including greater tight end involvement, simpler blocking schemes, and more effective use of play-action. Beyond the X’s and O’s, they take a hard look at Kyle Whittingham’s leadership, the potentially damaging message his postgame comments sent to the roster, and the growing threat of losing talented young players. Drawing on his experience navigating coaching turmoil at Michigan, Heininger explains how players can lose confidence in a system without losing their competitive drive. With three difficult games remaining, the stakes extend beyond wins and losses. Michigan must demonstrate accountability, rebuild trust, and give its players a reason to believe in the program’s direction before the damage carries into next season. Beck Fired After Michigan State Debacle; Will Heininger Joins MMQB Michigan State Loss Exposes Season-Long Offensive Failures Play Calling and Protection Fail Tommy Carr Will Questions Offensive Strategy and Considers Underwood Sam Says a Fourth-Quarter Quarterback Change Was Warranted Why Beck’s Dismissal Became Necessary Practical Adjustments Within Michigan’s Existing Offense Will Demands Pride, Discipline and a Response to Change Whittingham Must Clarify His Message to the Roster Head-Coach Accountability and the Stakes for Roster Retention Offensive Line Has No Answers for Familiar Defensive Twists Lost Belief, Coaching Trust and the Risk of a Deeper Rebuild <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtub ...
- 5 days ago56 min
Michigan hits new rock bottom against Michigan State, was firing its OC enough?
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's surprising 15-6 loss to Michigan State, the Wolverines' decision to fire offensive coordinator Jason Beck and other big-picture implications from the weekend. They open with a discussion of Michigan's offense, and the decision to fire Beck nine games into the season. They discuss why the move had to be made now, what went wrong for the offense this season, why the buyout was worthwhile and where the offense goes from here. In the second half of the episode, they discuss Michigan's starting quarterback situation, then pivot to a range of discussion topics surrounding Kyle Whittingham, why his tenure has been so bad so far and what the next three weeks mean for the future of the program.
- 6 days ago30 min
Michigan's offense reaches historic low in disastrous loss to Michigan State - TMI Postgame Recap
Recapping Michigan's pitiful loss to Michigan State on Saturday evening; discussion surrounds the latest offensive ineptitude among other things.
- 1 weeks ago33 min
Michigan-Michigan State preview: Keys for the Wolverines in rivalry matchup
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's rivalry matchup against Michigan State, and the keys for the Wolverines to win a fifth straight game over the Spartans.They open with a look at Michigan's offense. They discuss why the pressure in more on the Wolverines than on Michigan State, then turn their attention to how Michigan can build off of last weekend's performance at Rutgers, particularly in the passing game.In the second half of the episode, they look at the keys for Michigan's defense. They discuss a mismatched side of the ball, the Spartans' injuries, the importance of penalty discipline and other factors in the game. They close with their final thoughts on the matchup and predictions for the game.
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