Podcasts
Defend the Block 248 - Nimari Burnett

Defend the Block
Published on 6/11/2024
Defend the Block
Published on 6/11/2024
With summer practices getting underway this week, Brian sits down with Nimari Burnett, one of the Wolverines who returned to the program from last season. Burnett reflects on his decision to stay at Michigan, details his offseason work, and looks ahead to the upcoming journey.
Listen Now
View All Podcasts
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

Brian visits with Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development Drew Williamson on this week's episode of Defend the Block. Williamson reflects on the Wolverines' run to the national title, details some of the key moments of Michigan's 37-win campaign, and breaks down the development ahead for several returning players for the 2026-27 season. [ Transcript ]
Published on 4/28/2026
