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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 Michigan Athletics update, we hear from head coach Brandon Naurato after a season-opening sweep for Michigan Hockey and senior Lilley Bosley after her game-winning goal for Michigan women's soccer at Indiana. Then, we preview next week's Women in Sports: Elevate HER Summit with emcee Andrea Joyce. Joyce discusses her excitement for being involved with such a meaningful event, reflects on the impact that attending Michigan had on her career, and shares some great stories from her Hall of Fame sportscasting career. The Women in Sports: Elevate HER Summit is next Thursday, October 15, at Crisler Center, and it will bring together high-profile, powerful women in the sports industry for an intentional evening of storytelling, leadership development, and networking. Learn more at MGoBlue.com/Tickets.
Published on 10/8/2026
During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon breaks down where the Wolverines stand after a tough stretch, shares some key objectives over the bye week, and reacts to the latest around college football. Then, linebacker Nathaniel Staehling stops by the show around the 34-minute mark, as he reflects on playing in his home state of Minnesota over the weekend, details his pick-six against the Gophers, breaks down his areas of focus during the off weekend, and shares his passion of fishing with Jon Jansen. [ Transcript ]
Published on 10/7/2026
Once again this week, we have a guest from both Michigan basketball programs. At the beginning of the episode, women's basketball star Olivia Olson discusses her work this offseason, the other key players in the program, and the excitement for the upcoming campaign. Then, men's basketball assistant Kyle Church stops by around the 14:30 mark to detail a wild summer for the program, share his thoughts on the team's practices so far, and break down the Wolverines' non-conference schedule. [ Transcript ]
Published on 10/6/2026
The Wolverines struggled in the second half and lost at Minnesota on Saturday. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, and Doug Karsch share their initial thoughts on the 20-14 loss. Then, we hear from the Michigan locker room at the 11-minute mark, as Jon interviews Head Coach Kyle Whittingham and Jason Avant visits with four players: Jordan Marshall, Jake Guarnera, Troy Bowles, and Nathaniel Staehling. [ Transcript ]
Published on 10/3/2026
