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Defend the Block 246 - Matt Norlander

Defend the Block
Published on 5/28/2024
Defend the Block
Published on 5/28/2024
This week's guest is Matt Norlander, who covers college basketball as a writer and podcast host for CBS Sports. Norlander discusses Dusty May's incredible run at Florida Atlantic, the Wolverines' coaching and roster additions this offseason, and some intriguing storylines within the new-look Big Ten. You can listen to more from Norlander on CBS Sports' Eye on College Basketball Podcast all year long, or on LEARFIELD's College Sports Now podcast during the season.
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The Wolverines earned a wire-to-wire win over Arizona to punch their ticket to Monday's National Championship Game! Brian Boesch and Terry Mills offer their perspectives on Michigan's impressive 91-73 victory. Our postgame interviews begin around the 19-minute mark and feature Trey McKenney, Elliot Cadeau, Dusty May and Nimari Burnett.
Published on 4/5/2026

Brian chats with several national college basketball voices from the Final Four in Indianapolis. NBC's John Fanta, EvanMiya.com's Evan Miyakawa, The Athletic's CJ Moore, Westwood One's Robbie Hummel, and CBS' Tracy Wolfson share their thoughts on the Wolverines' NCAA Tournament run and Saturday's matchup with Arizona.
Published on 4/2/2026

Michigan Hockey has earned a spot in the Frozen Four yet again! Senior forward Josh Eernisse is our guest this week on Conqu'ring Heroes. After a discussion around the team's playoff beards, Eernisse reflects on the Wolverines' remarkable run to the Frozen Four and previews the opportunity in Las Vegas, starting with next Thursday's semifinal against Denver.
Published on 4/2/2026

Jon discusses the Wolverines' weekend practice at the Big House, some recent player press conferences, and the basketball and hockey teams' accomplishments during this week's "Seven from 77." Then, junior running back Jordan Marshall stops by at the 29:15 mark to talk about his early impressions of the new coaching staff and share some thoughts on the team during spring ball.
Published on 4/1/2026
