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Defend the Block 190 - Taylor Williams & Elissa Brett
Defend the Block
Published on 8/8/2023
Defend the Block
Published on 8/8/2023
We talk Michigan women's hoops on this week's episode of Defend the Block, as Brian gets to know a pair of graduate transfers who started their college careers in the MAC. First, Michigan native Taylor Williams discusses her path from Western Michigan to Ann Arbor (3:30). Then, former Bowling Green star Elissa Brett details her journey from Australia to becoming a Falcon and now a Wolverine (15:00).
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For the sixth time in program history, the Wolverines have started a season with 10 straight wins! Brian and Terry react to Michigan's second half surge in Saturday's 18-point win at Maryland. Then, Brian heads into the Michigan locker room around the 13-minute mark for interviews with Head Coach Dusty May and the team's top two scorers - Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara. The episode concludes with a full highlight recap.
Published on 12/13/2025
Michigan Volleyball just completed an outstanding season, and Jon catches up with one of the program's stars. Senior Serena Nyambio reflects on her outstanding career in the Maize and Blue, the Wolverines' run to the NCAA Tournament's second round, and her ambitious future plans. Programming note: This will be our final Conqu'ring Heroes of 2025. We'll be back in January with more episodes of Conqu'ring Heroes, covering all things Michigan Athletics!
Published on 12/11/2025
We now know Michigan's postseason opportunity! Jon and Brian react to the Wolverines' matchup with Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. They also break down the hiring of new Special Teams Coordinator Kerry Coombs. Then, wide receiver Andrew Marsh stops by around the 18:15 mark to discuss his growth throughout his freshman year, reflect on his decision to come to Michigan, and detail his relationship with Bryce Underwood.
Published on 12/10/2025
The Wolverines remained hot with another commanding victory on Tuesday night, 89-61 over Villanova. After Brian and Terry share their thoughts on the home win, we go into the Michigan locker room around the 11-minute mark for three conversations - Head Coach Dusty May, leading scorer Elliot Cadeau, and Assistant Coach Akeem Miskdeen. Then, Rob provides a full highlight recap to close the episode.
Published on 12/9/2025
