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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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On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon pinpoints the biggest issues from last week's loss to USC, shares some areas for Michigan to build around, and offers an early preview of the Washington Huskies. Then, around the 32:45 mark, punter Hudson Hollenbeck stops by to discuss some of the key aspects of his job and share the emotional story of losing his mother to cancer. This weekend's game against Washington is Michigan's first "Block Cancer" game.
Published on 10/15/2025

Head Strength and Conditioning coach Matt Aldred is Brian's guest this week. Aldred discusses his takeaways from year one in Ann Arbor, the partnerships he forges with each men's basketball player, and how he approaches his unique role.
Published on 10/14/2025

The radio crew kicks off the episode with some analysis of the Wolverines' road loss to the Trojans on Saturday night. Then, around the 13-minute mark, our postgame interviews begin. Jon sits down with Head Coach Sherrone Moore, and Jason talks with five players - TJ Guy, Andrew Marsh, Andrew Sprague, Marlin Klein, and Zack Marshall.
Published on 10/12/2025

The Wolverines head west for a massive showdown against USC on Saturday night. Gear up for the game with our radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech right here on In the Trenches, presented by Meijer!
Published on 10/9/2025