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.

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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.

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We share a great conversation with senior defensive lineman Enow Etta on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Etta reflects on his development since arriving in Ann Arbor, breaks down the rest of the defensive line group, and details his growth as a leader.

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Defend the Block returns with a wide-ranging conversation with Oscar Goodman, who is busy preparing for his redshirt sophomore season with the Wolverines. Goodman reflects on last season's run to the national championship, details why he is willing to sacrifice for the good of the team, and discusses how he has improved on the floor.

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The Wolverines' wide receiver room is under the spotlight on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Sophomore Andrew Marsh begins the episode by discussing his outstanding first season in Ann Arbor and looking ahead to the opportunities ahead in 2026. Then, new Wide Receivers Coach Micah Simon stops by around the 11-minute mark to detail his journey into coaching and share his thoughts on the Wolverines' wide receivers.

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We have two great guests on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer! Two-time captain Rod Moore kicks off the episode by reflecting on his recent injuries and looking ahead to the 2026 season. Then, safeties coach Tyler Stockton joins us around the 18-minute mark to break down what he has seen from Moore and the rest of his room and share his goals heading into training camp.

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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 13-minute mark to reflect on his unique journey to Ann Arbor and provide some initial thoughts on many of the Wolverines' offensive linemen.

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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. Programming note: Defend the Block will be taking a brief break, with our next episode scheduled for June 16.

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