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Defend the Block 329 - Kyle Church
Defend the Block
Published on 9/16/2025
Defend the Block
Published on 9/16/2025
Men's basketball Assistant Coach and General Manager Kyle Church discusses the process of building this year's non-conference schedule and breaks down the status of the Wolverines' roster during a wide-ranging conversation here on Defend the Block!
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We now know Michigan's postseason opportunity! Jon and Brian react to the Wolverines' matchup with Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. They also break down the hiring of new Special Teams Coordinator Kerry Coombs. Then, wide receiver Andrew Marsh stops by around the 18:15 mark to discuss his growth throughout his freshman year, reflect on his decision to come to Michigan, and detail his relationship with Bryce Underwood.
Published on 12/10/2025
The Wolverines remained hot with another commanding victory on Tuesday night, 89-61 over Villanova. After Brian and Terry share their thoughts on the home win, we go into the Michigan locker room around the 11-minute mark for three conversations - Head Coach Dusty May, leading scorer Elliot Cadeau, and Assistant Coach Akeem Miskdeen. Then, Rob provides a full highlight recap to close the episode.
Published on 12/9/2025
The Wolverines started Big Ten play in style with a dominant victory over Rutgers on Saturday in Ann Arbor. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills share their perspective on another outstanding performance from the Maize and Blue. Our postgame interviews begin around the nine-minute mark and include conversations with Head Coach Dusty May, Assistant Coach Justin Joyner, senior Roddy Gayle Jr., and sophomore Morez Johnson Jr. The episode concludes with a full highlight recap of Michigan's record-matching day.
Published on 12/6/2025
Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics here at the University of Michigan, joins Jon Jansen on a special edition of Conqu'ring Heroes! Manuel discusses some of the details surrounding the Big Ten's conversations with the California Pension Fund regarding a potential investment in the conference. Then, Manuel shares some budget and NIL updates within the athletic department.
Published on 12/5/2025
