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Defend the Block 248 - Nimari Burnett
Defend the Block
Published on 6/11/2024
Defend the Block
Published on 6/11/2024
With summer practices getting underway this week, Brian sits down with Nimari Burnett, one of the Wolverines who returned to the program from last season. Burnett reflects on his decision to stay at Michigan, details his offseason work, and looks ahead to the upcoming journey.
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Jon and Brian are back for a new season of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer! They react to some of the key storylines during training camp on the return of our "Seven from 77" segment. Then, around the 25-minute mark, defensive end John Henry Daley reflects on his fascinating football journey, details his recovery process from an injury last season, and shares some of his goals for the upcoming season. [ Transcript ]
Published on 8/12/2026
Brian visits with former head coach Dusty May, who details his decision to leave Ann Arbor for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, reflects on last year's run to the national championship, and shares why he believes Michigan will succeed under Mike Boynton Jr. [ Transcript | Watch ]
Published on 8/11/2026
Earlier this week, Michigan announced the final assistant coach for the men's basketball staff, and he joins Brian this week on Defend the Block. Dylan Murphy discusses his decision to accept the role here in Ann Arbor, reflects on his unique journey through the coaching ranks, and shares his early thoughts on the program's culture and roster. [ Transcript ]
Published on 8/4/2026
We get to know the newest member of the men's basketball coaching staff on this week's show. Assistant coach Mike Martin discusses his decision to accept the position at Michigan, the items he has attacked since arriving in Ann Arbor, and his early impressions of the program. [ Transcript ]
Published on 7/28/2026
