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Defend the Block 344 - Rutgers Recap
Defend the Block
Published on 12/6/2025
Defend the Block
Published on 12/6/2025
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.
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