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Defend the Block 296 - Michigan State Recap

Defend the Block
Published on 2/22/2025
Defend the Block
Published on 2/22/2025
The Wolverines' six-game winning streak came to an end on Friday night at Crisler Center. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills share their thoughts on the 75-62 loss to the Spartans. Then, around the 13-minute mark, Head Coach Dusty May and graduate student Nimari Burnett stop by the show.
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Brian concludes his series of interviews with returning assistant coaches, as Mike Boynton Jr. is his guest on Defend the Block this week. Boynton reflects on the Wolverines' run to the 2026 national championship and details the approach Michigan's staff took to build next season's roster. [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/19/2026

The Big Ten Outdoor Championships take place this weekend, so we catch up with Kevin Sullivan, the Director of Track and Field here at Michigan. Sullivan discusses his coaching philosophy for such an important event and breaks down some of the key athletes and events for both the women's and men's teams this weekend. [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/14/2026

We spotlight tight ends on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Senior tight end Zack Marshall kicks off the episode by breaking down his unique offseason and previewing the new-look Michigan offense. Then, tight ends coach Freddie Whittingham joins the show around the 18:30 mark to detail his acclimation to the program, offer some thoughts on the players in his room, and recount his fascinating journey to coaching. [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/13/2026

Brian visits with assistant coach Akeem Miskdeen, who reflects on his path to a national championship season in Ann Arbor, details some of the foremost memories from last year's team, and discusses the program's new-look roster for the 2026-27 campaign. [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/12/2026
