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Defend the Block 242 - Justin Joyner
Defend the Block
Published on 4/30/2024
Defend the Block
Published on 4/30/2024
Another new Michigan men's basketball assistant coach is our guest on Defend the Block! Justin Joyner shares some details on his decision to leave his home state of California to join the Wolverines' program, reflects on his growth as a coach during his time at Saint Mary's, and discusses the benefits of being married to a coach.
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Brian shares two great interviews this week on Defend the Block! To begin the show, Kim Barnes Arico, the Head Coach of Michigan women's basketball, recaps a busy offseason, breaks down some of the key players on the roster, and looks ahead to another daunting schedule. Then, men's basketball freshman Lincoln Cosby stops by at the 25-minute mark to discuss his journey back from injury, the time he has spent in Ann Arbor, and what to expect from his game once he returns to action. [ Transcript ]
Published on 9/29/2026
The Wolverines suffered a heartbreaking loss on Saturday, as Iowa knocked off Michigan 20-19 on the last play of the game. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch and Chris Wormley react to the key plays in the game. Then, we go into the Michigan locker room at the 16:45 mark for interviews with head coach Kyle Whittingham and five players--Bryce Underwood, Evan Link, Zack Marshall, Enow Etta, and Rod Moore Jr. [ Transcript ]
Published on 9/26/2026
Prepare for the Big Ten opener in less than 15 minutes with our radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game for all three phases, and Jon's Locker Room Speech here on In the Trenches, presented by Meijer! [ Transcript ]
Published on 9/24/2026
It was a huge week on campus, as Michigan women's soccer beat the number one team in the nation for the first time in program history. Brian Boesch recaps that huge win over Michigan State and other big stories around Michigan Athletics before welcoming in volleyball head coach Erin Virtue. Coach Virtue discusses her team's 9-2 start, some of the key players on her roster, and the start of Big Ten play this Friday and Sunday at Crisler Center. [ Transcript ]
Published on 9/24/2026
