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Defend the Block 323 - Kim Barnes Arico

Defend the Block
Published on 8/5/2025
Defend the Block
Published on 8/5/2025
We catch up with women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico this week! Coach Arico details the offseason growth by her team, breaks down the five new Wolverines, discusses the changes to her coaching staff, and shares some exciting updates for her children during this wide-ranging conversation.
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Another must-win game is on the horizon for the Maize and Blue's playoff hopes. Jon gets you ready for the Wolverines' trip to Maryland with our radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and his weekly Locker Room Speech.
Published on 11/20/2025

We finish up our Hall of Honor series with a player and coach combination from men's track and field. Our first guest is former National Champion Brian Diemer, who talks about his time as a star for the Wolverines in both cross country and track and field. Then, around the 21:30 mark, longtime track & field Head Coach Jack Harvey discusses his 25-year run leading the program and shares some great stories about Diemer and several other well-known Wolverines. Programming note – there will not be an episode of Conqu'ring Heroes next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Published on 11/20/2025

The Wolverines improved to 4-0 with a solid win over Middle Tennessee on Wednesday night at Crisler Center. On this postgame episode of Defend the Block, Terry Mills (3:30), Dusty May (6:30), Yaxel Lendeborg (9:45) and Mike Boynton Jr. (12:00) share their thoughts on Michigan's performance.
Published on 11/19/2025

Jon reacts to the good and bad from Saturday's win at Wrigley Field and looks ahead to a critical week at Maryland in our "Seven from 77." Then, around the 30:30 mark, kicker Dominic Zvada discusses his game-winning kick last week, the challenges he has faced this season, and the mindset of the team down the stretch.
Published on 11/19/2025
