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In the Trenches 445 - Tony Alford & Kalel Mullings
In the Trenches
Published on 7/31/2024
In the Trenches
Published on 7/31/2024
We focus on the running back room this week, as Jon kicks off the show by welcoming in new Offensive Run Game Coordinator and Running Backs Coach Tony Alford. Alford details his journey to Ann Arbor, shares his early impressions of the program, and discusses the Wolverines' current group of running backs. Then, around the 16-minute mark, Brian visits with fifth-year running back Kalel Mullings, who reflects on last year's run to the National Championship and sets the table for camp and the season ahead.
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Jon and Brian are back to dissect the good and the bad from Saturday's tough loss to Iowa. They also look ahead to the weekend trip to Minnesota and react to the most relevant Big Ten and national storylines. Then, linebacker Aisea Moa stops by at the 36:30 mark to discuss his journey to Ann Arbor, the team's preparation for the Golden Gophers, and the chance to play with his brothers. [ Transcript ]
Published on 9/30/2026
Brian shares two great interviews this week on Defend the Block! To begin the show, Kim Barnes Arico, the Head Coach of Michigan women's basketball, recaps a busy offseason, breaks down some of the key players on the roster, and looks ahead to another daunting schedule. Then, men's basketball freshman Lincoln Cosby stops by at the 25-minute mark to discuss his journey back from injury, the time he has spent in Ann Arbor, and what to expect from his game once he returns to action. [ Transcript ]
Published on 9/29/2026
The Wolverines suffered a heartbreaking loss on Saturday, as Iowa knocked off Michigan 20-19 on the last play of the game. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch and Chris Wormley react to the key plays in the game. Then, we go into the Michigan locker room at the 16:45 mark for interviews with head coach Kyle Whittingham and five players--Bryce Underwood, Evan Link, Zack Marshall, Enow Etta, and Rod Moore Jr. [ Transcript ]
Published on 9/26/2026
Prepare for the Big Ten opener in less than 15 minutes with our radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game for all three phases, and Jon's Locker Room Speech here on In the Trenches, presented by Meijer! [ Transcript ]
Published on 9/24/2026
