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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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During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon breaks down the Wolverines' areas of strengths and items to work on in the aftermath of spring ball before he shares some early thoughts on the 2026 schedule. At the 41-minute mark, offensive lineman Blake Frazier stops by to discuss his progression since arriving on campus, the complexion of his nutrition plan, and the evolution of Michigan's roster. [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/6/2026
Assistant Coach and General Manager Kyle Church joins Defend the Block this week to reflect on the Wolverines' run to the national championship, detail his role in building the roster each season, and break down the five new Wolverines who officially joined the team last week (Brandon McCoy Jr., Lincoln Cosby, J.P. Estrella, Jalen Reed, and Moustapha Thiam). [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/5/2026
As Michigan men's golf prepares for this weekend's Big Ten Championships, head coach Zach Barlow joins us on Conqu'ring Heroes. Barlow discusses the Wolverines' season to this point, his coaching style with such a young team, and the preparation for this weekend's event. [ Transcript ]
Published on 4/30/2026
Jon details the next few months for Michigan Football and reacts to the NFL Draft from all angles in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, defensive back Chris Bracy stops by the show at the 40-minute mark. He reflects on his experiences in the transfer portal, details his academic journey, and discusses his impressions of the defense. [ Transcript ]
Published on 4/29/2026
