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On this week's sf The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich react to the breaking news that Washington (D.C.) Gonzaga edge Carter Meadows committed Michigan -- a development forecasted Friday night on TheMichiganInsider.com. The crew broke down Lou Esposito's outstanding recruiting strategy, dissected Meadows game, and projected his impact. The conversation then turn to the Wolverines' pursuit of Deuce Geralds and Julian Walker and what could be the great defensive line class in Michigan recruiting history. Will the fireworks continue? Next the crew recapped the commitment of Markell Dabney before focusing attention on...

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Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel made his way to The Michigan Insider studio Thursday morning for another exclusive 1-on-1 conversation with Sam Webb. In this latest exchange he reacts to the House vs. NCAA settlement, which will distribute $20.5 million in revenue to student-athletes, and its impact on the athletic department's budget. He also addressed the challenges of corralling the current NIL chaos with rampant litigation and differing legislation from state to state. He also answers questions about how much of a voice student athletes have now and should have in the future in determining how NIL in governed. From...

On this week's special live edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Chesapeake (Va.) Oscar Smith wideout Travis Johnson and his mother Tiffany Johnson joined the show to recap his official visit to Michigan with Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich. The Top247 pass-catcher reflects upon his Maize & Blue courtship over the past year, highlighting the growth of his relationship with would-be position coach Ron Bellamy, and his appreciation for the new offense being installed by new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey. Meanwhile his mother offers tremendous insight into her view of Michigan, what she's looking for in the school...

On this week's special edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Chicago (Ill.) Simeon Top247 edge McHale Blade joined the show to announce his commitment to the Wolverines with Sam Webb and Brice Marich. Blade highlighted the impact of his long-standing relationship with Coach Lou Esposito and Michigan's combination of strong academics and player development on his decision. 247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu also joined the broadcast to offer in-depth analysis on Blade's talents on and off the field, and did Simeon head coach Sinque Turner. TMI's Steve Lorenz later joined the show to discuss the impact of the...

On the season-ending episode of Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb, Devin Gardner, and Daniel Horton share their predictions on what Michigan's final punishment from the NCAA for "sign-gate" in advance of Friday's hearing in front of the Committee on Infractions. The conversation then turned to next predictions for next basketball season where the crew debated the Michigan's chances for winning the Big 10 championship and making the Final Four. A heated exchange over the comparison of coaches Dusty May and Brad Underwood ensued. The discussion then turned to the crew's Michigan football predictions, with only one member predicting the Wolverines...

This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Devin Gardner discuss Michigan's recruiting successes in football and basketball landing the nation's top recruit, Bryce Underwood, and the nation's top transfer Yaxel Lendeborg, and debate the potential for championship success in both sports. The football discussion highlights the importance of prioritizing Underwood's development and the need for a balanced offensive approach. On the basketball side, they see Michigan as a contender for the Big Ten title and possibly the Final Four. The episode concludes with a conversation with the Ann Arbor Sports commission about its role in bringing events...

In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick react to the no. 1 player in the transfer portal, former UAB forward Yaxel Lendeborg choosing Michigan over the NBA despite projections as a late first round draft pick. The conversation highlighted Linderborg's potential, emphasized Dusty May's successful recruiting strategy, Michigan's depth, and it's prime contention with Purdue for the Big Ten title, the Final Four, and much much more.

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(From 5/20/25) - This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb, Devin and Daniel Horton discussed the latest iteration of the rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. The crew cheered the intensity of the competition between the two stars and celebrated what may even be their dislike for one another for one another on the court as part of the game. The crew then criticized Robert Griffin III’s commentary for seemingly applying scrutiny to the back & forth between two women that he wouldn’t between two men, and while also amplifying racial stereotypes against Reese. The conversation then turn...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down the Michigan men’s basketball team’s addition of UAB Yaxel Lendeborg, who withdrew from the NBA Draft and pledged to the Wolverines for the 2025-26 season.

They open by looking at Lendeborg’s game, what made him a projected first-round draft pick and other factors he had to consider in his decision. They discuss his fit with Michigan, and some key factors in his recruitment that led to him picking the Wolverines and Dusty May over other suitors.

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This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Daniel Horton discuss the proposed two-game suspension for Michigan assistant coach Sherrone Moore due to deleted text messages during an NCAA investigation into Connor Stallions. Webb clarified that the suspension is not final and is part of a self-imposed punishment process. But the episode begins with and interview with Erika Morgan, mother of Michigan wideout Semaj Morgan, and Jillian Blackwell, mother of Wisconsin combo guard John Blackwell, about their new podcast, “Mom’s in the Huddle with Jillian and Erika.” It focuses on parental support for student-athletes in the age of NIL...

In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick continue their discussion of the Wolverines offseason recruiting activities, focusing on the addition of Aday Mara, the latest on Yaxel Lendeborg, and the possible addition of more portal help. Tim shares his scouting report on Mara and discusses his fit on the floor with Morez Johnson, while Sam clears the air on negative reports about Mara coming out of UCLA. The conversation then shifts to Lendeborg where Tim shares the sentiment on the UAB transfer's draft stock from NBA scouts. Next up is a conversation on...

This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Devin Gardner discuss the Michigan football spring game, focusing on the performance of freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood who had a stat line of 12/26 for 187 yards and a touchdown. The hosts debated the significance of his performance, noting the lack of full allotment of skill players, offensive line, limited ability to show his improvisational skill, and of course, his inexperience. The conversation shifted to the Shannon Sharpe scandal where Sam and Devin react to the NFL hall-of-famer and now popular host and podcaster is being sued for $50 million by an Only...

This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Devin Gardner discuss impact of Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava's decision to holdout, and Tennessee's decision to cut ties, asking the question: did the Volunteers just do college football a HUGE favor when it comes to the NCAA's NIL system? The attention turns to Michigan specifically with Sam and Devin previewing Michigan's annual spring game.

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team’s annual spring game, and what to expect in the Maize vs. Blue scrimmage.

They open with a look at what they will be watching for from the offensive side of the ball. They give their thoughts on the two quarterbacks expected to be active in the game, including No. 1 overall recruit in 2025, Bryce Underwood. They discuss the springs that Underwood and Jadyn Davis have had, and what they’re looking for from the room on Saturday.

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Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May made his way to The Michigan Insider studio Wednesday morning for an exclusive 1-on-1 conversation with Sam Webb. He reflected upon his inaugural season helming the Wolverine program, highlighted by his teams run to the Big Ten Tournament Championship and the Sweet 16. He detailed his approach to roster construction, and importance of recruiting both the roster and the transfer portal, noting the team's improved reception in the portal this year. May emphasized the need for physicality in the Big Ten. He also touched on the challenges of managing player decisions, going in-depth on...

In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick share season-ending reflections and discuss roster construction after another successful run in the transfer portal for Dusty May. Tim and Sam share their thoughts on the departures of Justin Pippen, Sam Walters, and especially Tre Donaldson. Then they weigh in on the additions of North Carolina transfer Elliot Cadeau, Illinois transfer Morez Johnson, and UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg. The podcast concludes with a conversation about other possible targets including UCLA's Aday Mara and Kansas's Flory Bidunga.

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down the Michigan men’s basketball team’s loss to No. 1 Auburn in the Sweet Sixteen, and break down the Wolverines’ season as a whole in Dusty May’s first year as head coach.

The two open with a reaction to Michigan’s loss to Auburn in Atlanta. They discuss the Wolverines’ mistakes, and arguably a missed opportunity to put the Tigers in a deeper hole early, and also the realty that, when Auburn wakes up, it’s a tough team to beat in Atlanta.

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This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Daniel Horton discuss the Michigan basketball team's outlook in the Sweet 16 after its successful run through the opening weekend. The conversation shifts to the transfer portal and Daniel's breakdown of someone of the early big man targets that the Wolverines are showing interest in.

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In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick discuss Michigan's run to the Sweet 16, highlighting the team's continued resilience and coaching adjustments. They praised Roddy Gayle’s brilliant effort versus Texas A&M and the mental toughness he showed in the months leading up to it to never give up on shooting the basketball. They also highlighted LJ Cason’s crucial ability to attack the Aggies off the dribble. From there Tre Donaldson's growth into a clutch player was discussed, noting his key performances against Maryland, Wisconsin, and Texas A&M. They also credited Dust...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down their takeaways from Michigan men’s basketball team’s impressive comeback win over Texas A&M to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.

They open with a micro look at what led the Wolverines past the Aggies. They break down Roddy Gayle Jr.’s breakthrough game, in which he scored a season-high 26 points, including 21 in the second half. They also lookout the breakout showing from LJ Cason, who offered a spark off the bench in both halves in arguably his best game with the Wolverines.

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On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb and Brice Marich discussed 2026 defensive back recruiting, and its contribution to the unprecedented run of top recruits slated to visit Ann Arbor this spring. Key prospects covered include Jordan Thomas, Joey O'Brien, Ayden Pouncey, Chase Calicutt, Jett Washington, Salessi Moa. Andre Clark, Khary Adams, and more.

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This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb, Devin Gardner and Daniel Horton discuss the Michigan basketball team's outlook in the NCAA Tournament after its sudden run to the Big Ten Tournament Title. They express optimism about the team's potential to reach the Elite Eight. The conversation shifts to Michigan football's spring ball, with the crew defending Michigan's decision to hold a spring game despite other coaches canceling them due to concerns about player poaching. They emphasize the importance of giving players opportunities to showcase their skills and the positive culture at Michigan, which contributes to player retention.

In this episode, Michigan beat writers Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down what they learned at Wednesday’s media day in Denver, as well as their keys and predictions for the Wolverines in their first-round NCAA Tournament matchup against UC-San Diego.

They open with a discussion of the Tritons, who attempt a lot of 3s and force a ton of turnovers. The two discuss what Dusty May and Michigan players had to say about the matchup, and how big of a concern UCSD’s tendencies are.

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For this week's episode, Sam Webb was joined by Tim McCormick for a special LIVE edition of the Michigan Basketball Insider to recap the Wolverines run the Big Ten Tournament title, and preview the NCAA Tournament. They highlight the team's resilience, defensive improvements, and the play of Vlad Goldin, Danny Wolf, and Roddy Gayle. And they offered special praise for the clutch performances turned in by Tre Donaldson. Tim gives kudos to Dusty May and his staff for development of the team over the course of the season, and making the right adjustments at the end. Next, Tim takes...

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Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel made his way to The Michigan Insider studio Tuesday morning for his monthly exclusive 1-on-1 conversation with Sam Webb. He reflected upon the recent successes of the men's and women's basketball teams, highlighting the men's run to the Big Ten Tournament Championship. He expressed disappointment with Michigan's five seed in the NCAA Tournament, however, citing the importance of head-to-head records and the inconsistency in valuing non-conference games. Manuel also touched on the upcoming spring football season, emphasizing the ongoing importance of the spring game for fan engagement and potential revenue generation. He offered an...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down the Michigan men’s basketball team’s surprising run in Indianapolis to win the 2025 Big Ten Tournament championship. 

In the episode, they offer their firsthand accounts from covering the weekend together, as well as their thoughts on:

-What clicked for Michigan that had been missing for the last month

-Who was the Wolverines’ most impressive player during the weekend

-Which game was Michigan’s best win

-Is Michigan back to its January form, or even better than before

-What...

On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb and Brice Marich discussed 2026 wide receiver recruiting. Among the several key targets covered were Tristen Keys (#1 WR, #4 overall), Calvin Russell (#3 WR, #18 overall), CJ Sadler (#8 ATH, #79 overall), Nasir Rankin (#9 ATH, #82 overall), Davion Brown (#18 WR, #143 overall), Travis Johnson (#23 WR, #167 overall), Messiah Hampton (#30 WR , #193 overall), and Gordon Sellers (#41 WR). The discussion highlights upcoming spring visits and their importance in filtering genuine interest. They emphasize the importance of relationships, NIL, and the promise of a dynamic offense with freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood being a key attraction.

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For this week's episode, Sam Webb was joined by Tim McCormick for a special LIVE edition of the Michigan Basketball Insider to preview Michigan's matchup with Purdue and the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament. Sam and Tim recapped the Wolverines' recent struggles, losing four of their last six games. Tim notes Michigan's 14-win improvement from last year, but points out their issues with shooting (3/24 from three-point range in their last game), turnovers, and defensive rebounding. Tim suggests Michigan needs to play better defense and transition offense to boost their confidence. He also recalls his personal experience of regaining confidence...

Sam Webb, Devin Gardner and Daniel Horton look towards the Big Ten Basketball Tournaments to see if the Michigan Men's and Women's basketball teams can reset their teams and their mental approaches and make deep runs through March. The episode begins, however, with conversation with Ann Arbor Sports Commission Director Meaghan Hughes and NAIA Sports Director Fred Aubuchon about the upcoming NAIA cheer and dance national championships March 28th-29th at Eastern Michigan’s Game Above Center. The discussion The discussion then turned to the Michigan women's and men's basketball teams. The women's team, despite losing key players and fa...

In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick discuss the Wolverines’ recent losses to Illinois and Maryland, focusing on several recurring issues for the team, but with an emphasis on whether it can get Vlad Goldin, Danny Wolf, and Tre Donaldson all playing well at the same time again. They reflected upon the huge disparity on offensive rebounds versus the Illini, the turnover woes versus the Terrapins, and the ongoing struggles from beyond the arc for the last month. Tim notes Michigan's sloppy ball handling, with 16 turnovers against Maryland leading to 21 points for the op...

On this special edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb and Steve Lorenz discussed the commitment of White (Ga.) offensive lineman Bear McWhorter. Though ranked a three-star by 247, sources say the Michigan coaching view talented youngster as a top-five offensive lineman in the class. A former Arkansas commitment, McWhorter held offers from Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Penn State, Miami, LSU, Florida, Florida State, Clemson, Georgia, and host of others, but ultimately chose Michigan over Alabama. The reasons behind that decision and a detailed scouting report are highlighted in the episode.

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On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discussed 2026 defensive line recruiting. Among the several key targets include Trenton Henderson (#12 overall), Anthony "Tank" Jones (#23 overall), Carter Meadows (#47 overall), Kendall Guervil (#74 overall), McHale Blade (#197 overall), Titan Davis (#213 overall), Jeremy Finch (#1 in Indiana), Tariq Boney (3-star), Jake Kreul (top edge target) , and Braden Jones (a 4-star DL committed to USC but open to Michigan). The discussion emphasized Michigan's NIL program and the importance of elite defensive line play in their success.

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For this week's episode, Sam Webb was joined by Tim McCormick for a special LIVE edition of the Michigan Basketball Insider to recap Michigan's 84-82 victory over Rutgers. They highlighted several keys to victory, most notably Nimari Burnett's buzzer-beating three and Vald Goldin's strong play on the interior. They also went in-depth on the Wolverines' precipitous drop in three-point shooting. And finally, Tim shared his thoughts on Dusty May's extension before offering a preview of Sunday's matchup with Illinois.

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This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam, Devin and Daniel discuss the pro outlook for Michigan's 2025 draft class ahead of the NFL combine. They also weigh in on the odds of Sam's dream of Kenneth Grant becoming a Lion coming true. And on the basketball front, they explore the pressing question of what has happened to the team's ability to shoot?

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Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel made his way to The Michigan Insider studio for an exclusive live interview with Sam Webb. He reflected upon the process that led to his signing Dusty May to an extension, Attention this turned to the burgeoning NIL support for the basketball program, and later, the important role that NIL general manager Terese Whitehead is playing in advancing NIL opportunities for student athletes department wide. The conversation also covered the challenges of revenue generation, including his decision against permanent advertising in Michigan Stadium and finding other revenue streams like the recently announced Zach Bryan...

This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam, Devin and Daniel look ahead to the battle between Michigan and Michigan state, debate who the favorite is for Big 10 player of the year, and discuss whether Bryce Underwood will is likely to be "the man" a the helm in year one of his college career. The show began, however, with a conversation with Golden Limousine owner/CEO Sean Duval discussing his various partnerships with the University of Michigan, including Michigan athletics, and multiple NI partnerships, including Will Johnson, Zeke Berry, and Semaj Morgan.

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For this week's episode, Sam Webb was joined by Tim McCormick for a special LIVE edition of the Michigan Basketball Insider preview #12 Michigan versus #14 Michigan State. Tim and Sam highlighted several keys to victory for the Wolverines, especially for big men Danny Wolf and Vlad Goldin. They emphasized the importance of low turnovers and explained why it may be the most be the most important stat in the game for Michigan.. McCormick noted that Michigan State's physical play and transition game pose significant challenges. They also discussed the potential impact of Michigan's home crowd and the necessity for strong...

On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discussed 2026 linebacker recruiting on the heels of the Wolverines strong performance in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Emboldened by their flips of Bryce Underwood, Ty Haywood, Shamari Earls, and Nate Marshall from SEC heavyweights, and landing of Andrew Babalola, Michigan is aggressively pursuing some of the no. 1 and no. 2 linebackers on 2026, in Gainesville (Ga.) and USC commit Xavier Griffin and Loganville (Ga.) Tyler Atkinson. The crew also highlights other targets the Maize & Blue is hot on the trail of like Top247 Auburn commit Shadarius Toodle...