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Defend the Block 254 - Sam Walters
Defend the Block
Published on 7/23/2024
Defend the Block
Published on 7/23/2024
Sophomore forward Sam Walters, a transfer from Alabama, visits with Brian Boesch on this week's episode of Defend the Block. Walters discusses his lengthy relationship with Dusty May, the lessons he took from last year's Final Four run with the Crimson Tide, and his potential fit with the Wolverines this season.
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We talk offensive line on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Jake Guarnera kicks off the episode by discussing his acclimation process to the center position and the potential for the Wolverines' offense in 2026. Then, assistant offensive line coach Mike Lynch stops by around the 11:30 mark to reflect on his unique journey to Ann Arbor and provide some initial thoughts on many of the Wolverines' offensive linemen. [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/27/2026
Brian visits with Matt Aldred, Michigan's strength & conditioning coach, on this week's episode of Defend the Block. Aldred reflects on the Wolverines' run to the 2026 national championship, discusses his partnerships with the returning players, and details his onboarding process with Michigan's newcomers. [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/26/2026
For an 18th consecutive season, Michigan Rowing has earned a berth in the NCAA Championships! The legendary Mark Rothstein, the only Head Coach in program history, joins us to recap the Wolverines' fourth-place finish at the Big Ten Championships, reflect on the nerve-wracking wait for the NCAA announcement, and preview the Championships from May 29-31 in Atlanta, Ga. Programming note: this is the final scheduled Conqu'ring Heroes of the athletic season. We will be back in September for another season of Conqu'ring Heroes! [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/21/2026
During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reacts to a couple of noon kickoffs already on the schedule and the latest reports surrounding potential College Football Playoff expansion. Around the 34:30 mark, new cornerbacks coach Jernaro Gilford stops by to discuss his path to Ann Arbor and his impressions of the players in his room. [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/20/2026
