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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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We visit with Michigan's new linebackers coach Alex Whittingham this week on In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. He reflects on his successful stint with the Kansas City Chiefs coaching staff and previews some of the talent in the Wolverines' linebacker room. Programming note: In the Trenches will be taking a brief break, with more coverage coming around the start of training camp! [ Transcript ]
Published on 7/1/2026
Brian Boesch visits with The Athletic's CJ Moore, who has written multiple articles about Michigan men's basketball in the last week. Moore reacts to Dusty May's decision to accept the Dallas Mavericks' head coach position and reflects on his conversation with interim head coach Mike Boynton Jr. [ Transcript ]
Published on 6/30/2026
Jon catches up with two longtime Michigan men on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Ron Bellamy begins the show by discussing his new role as Senior Director of Recruiting Relations and reflecting on what it means to be back on the Michigan staff. Then, Assistant Running Backs Coach Fred Jackson stops by around the 14-minute mark. Jackson starts by reacting to the emotions around becoming a grandfather before breaking down his role on the staff and the running backs in the program. [ Transcript ]
Published on 6/24/2026
With the news official, Brian Boesch shares his initial thoughts on Dusty May's departure to the NBA's Dallas Mavericks and Mike Boynton Jr.'s appointment as Michigan's interim head coach. [ Transcript ]
Published on 6/23/2026
