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In the Trenches 553 - Fred Jackson

In the Trenches
Published on 11/5/2025
In the Trenches
Published on 11/5/2025
During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon shares some of his film review from the win over Purdue, looks ahead to the potential impact of the second bye week, and reacts to the latest news in college football. Then, around the 32:45 mark, longtime Michigan staff member Fred Jackson, currently a Senior Offensive Analyst/Running Backs for the program, reflects on his career in Ann Arbor, breaks down the current running back group, and details some of his fondest memories.
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We talk offensive line on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Jake Guarnera kicks off the episode by discussing his acclimation process to the center position and the potential for the Wolverines' offense in 2026. Then, assistant offensive line coach Mike Lynch stops by around the 11:30 mark to reflect on his unique journey to Ann Arbor and provide some initial thoughts on many of the Wolverines' offensive linemen. [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/27/2026

Brian visits with Matt Aldred, Michigan's strength & conditioning coach, on this week's episode of Defend the Block. Aldred reflects on the Wolverines' run to the 2026 national championship, discusses his partnerships with the returning players, and details his onboarding process with Michigan's newcomers. [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/26/2026

For an 18th consecutive season, Michigan Rowing has earned a berth in the NCAA Championships! The legendary Mark Rothstein, the only Head Coach in program history, joins us to recap the Wolverines' fourth-place finish at the Big Ten Championships, reflect on the nerve-wracking wait for the NCAA announcement, and preview the Championships from May 29-31 in Atlanta, Ga. Programming note: this is the final scheduled Conqu'ring Heroes of the athletic season. We will be back in September for another season of Conqu'ring Heroes! [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/21/2026

During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reacts to a couple of noon kickoffs already on the schedule and the latest reports surrounding potential College Football Playoff expansion. Around the 34:30 mark, new cornerbacks coach Jernaro Gilford stops by to discuss his path to Ann Arbor and his impressions of the players in his room. [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/20/2026
