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In the Trenches 577 - Larry Black
In the Trenches
Published on 3/11/2026
In the Trenches
Published on 3/11/2026
Spring ball starts in less than a week, so Jon offers his preview of this critical part of the calendar during this week's "Seven from 77." Then, new Defensive Tackle Coach Larry Black stops by around the 32:30 mark to discuss his path to the University of Michigan, what fans can expect from his position group, and his expedited preparation for spring ball.
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