In the Trenches 513 - Mel Owens
In the Trenches
Published on 6/4/2025
In the Trenches
Published on 6/4/2025
Jon and Brian share a jam-packed "Seven from 77" this week, as they discuss the early-season schedule and kickoff times, along with the latest reporting surrounding the future CFP format. Then, around the 32:45 mark, Jon visits with former Wolverine linebacker Mel Owens, who reflects on his Michigan playing career in the late 1970's and discusses his upcoming role on ABC's The Golden Bachelor.
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In this week's spin around campus, Brian recaps a massive win for women's soccer to begin postseason play, along with a thrilling hockey victory over Ohio State and solid weekends from volleyball, cross country, and wrestling. Then, our Hall of Honor interviews continue with the two wrestling inductees from the Class of 2026 - Joe McFarland and Kellen Russell.
Published on 11/5/2026
On this week's "Seven from 77," the guys detail the offense's improvements last week and look ahead to Saturday's rivalry clash with Michigan State. Then, Blake Frazier sits down with fellow offensive lineman Jon Jansen around the 36:30 mark to discuss the positional switch he made, his unique diet, and the matchup with the Spartans. [ Transcript ]
Published on 11/4/2026
The Wolverines won on opening night over the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, and we have all the postgame coverage you could want here on Defend the Block! Brian Boesch and Terry Mills share their initial thoughts on the 84-68 victory. Then, Brian heads into the Michigan locker room around the 10-minute mark to visit with head coach Mike Boynton Jr., freshman Quinn Costello, senior J.P. Estrella, junior Oscar Goodman, and associate head coach Mike Martin. We conclude with a full highlight recap of the win. [ Postgame ]
Published on 11/2/2026
The Wolverines earned a road win at Rutgers on Saturday. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller share their initial takeaways. Then, we head into the Michigan locker room around the 17:45 mark and hear from Head Coach Kyle Whittingham and five players: Tommy Carr, Andrew Marsh, Chris Bracy, Benny Patterson, and Enow Etta.
Published on 10/31/2026
