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Defend the Block 255 - Roddy Gayle, Jr.

Defend the Block
Published on 7/30/2024
Defend the Block
Published on 7/30/2024
Roddy Gayle, Jr., joined the Michigan program this spring after spending his first two collegiate seasons in Columbus. Gayle discusses his journey from Niagara Falls to Ann Arbor, his development as a player over the years, and some early impressions of his new program on this week's episode of Defend the Block.
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