Phil @pcallihan and Clint @Clint_Derringer discuss Michigan’s 52-10 victory over Minnesota. With J.J. McCarthy, Roman Wilson, Braiden McGregor, Zak Zinter, and Jim Harbaugh.
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- Michigan Wolverines’ dominant victory.0:00
- Michigan dominates Minnesota with strong offense and defense, improving from week to week.
- Michigan Wolverines football team’s performance.2:17
- Phil Callihan praises Michigan’s offense for scoring 52 points, including 2 pick sixes, and notes the defense’s strong performance in the game.
- Clint Derringer highlights Mason Graham’s dominant performance on the interior defensive line, with multiple plays where he looks “absolutely unblockable.”
- Phil Callihan agrees, noting Graham’s quickness and leverage in the backfield, and adds that he was “roaring back” after an injury.
- Phil Callihan discusses Michigan State’s football team, mentioning their poor strength of schedule and the impact of the program’s implosion.
- Michigan football team performs well on the road, taking care of business against Minnesota.
- Michigan Wolverines’ strong offensive performance and upcoming opponents.10:41
- Clint Derringer discusses Michigan’s dominant road performance, highlighting their fast start and ability to maintain focus despite the opponent’s schedule.
- Michigan’s defense is dominating, with the potential to continue causing problems for opponents.
- Michigan Wolverines’ offensive performance in a game.14:36
- Michigan dominated the game with a huge discrepancy in offensive plays, scoring 50 points to Minnesota’s 16.
- Clint Derringer highlights JJ McCarthy’s ability to throw to Mullings out of the backfield on fourth down, showing versatility in Michigan’s offense.
- Michigan’s backup players were effective in their limited playing time, with some players making significant contributions.
- Michigan Wolverines’ offensive performance.20:31
- Michigan’s offense impresses with versatility and explosiveness.
- Clint Derringer highlights Michigan’s offensive success in the game, with 67% run play success rate and 62% overall play success rate, and notes the team’s increasing complexity in their playcalling.
- Derringer praises Sharon Moore’s play calling, particularly in the red zone, where Michigan scored 6.2 points per scoring opportunity, indicating a more balanced and effective offensive strategy.
- Michigan Wolverines football team’s performance and quarterback JJ McCarthy’s growth.26:03
- Clint Derringer and Phil Callihan discuss the team’s improvement, highlighting players like Jack Tuttle and Leon Franklin who are making an impact despite being second or third stringers.
- The hosts praise the team’s culture and camaraderie, with players supporting each other and celebrating each other’s successes.
- Phil Callihan praises JJ McCarthy as a joy to watch and a joy to talk to, with great passing and running abilities, handling the pressure of being a Michigan Wolverine Quarterback well.
- Callihan compares JJ to Denard Robinson, noting that JJ has greater passing ability but also carries the same level of responsibility and pressure as a Michigan Quarterback.
- Michigan football team’s mental toughness and leadership.32:01
- Clint Derringer believes JJ McCarthy is critical to Michigan’s success in adverse situations, citing his ability to bounce back from mistakes and lead the team in the TCU game.
- Derringer expects the team to face more adversity this season and for McCarthy to continue to step up, with Chris Jenkins and Mikey Samer also providing valuable leadership on defense.
- Braden McGregor discussed the team’s focus on “stacking days” and “keeping the pedal to the metal” to achieve their goals.
- The team uses “TTG” (Teach the Game) sessions to review and learn from situations from previous games, with a focus on improving their play.
- Football defense strategies and techniques.37:28
- Braiden McGregor and Phil Callihan discuss the four pillars of defense and how they’ve improved their team’s performance.
- Michigan Wolverines’ team dynamics and success.38:41
- Phil Callihan and J.J. McCarthy discuss the Michigan Wolverines’ recent success, with Callihan highlighting the team’s increased faith in their coaches and McCarthy noting the team’s momentum and peak performance.
- Callihan credits Jim Harbaugh with turning the ship and learning from his mistakes, while McCarthy emphasizes the team’s buy-in and enthusiasm under his leadership.
- Michigan Wolverines football team’s success and culture.41:56
- Clint Derringer highlights team’s resilience, pride, and joy in play, with potential for continued growth.
- Michigan football team learned valuable lessons from COVID year and is now motivated to succeed.
- Phil Callihan discusses how Jim Harbaugh’s coaching style has led to a culture of competition and a “next man up” mentality at Michigan, with players transferring in from other programs to compete at a high level.
- Callihan highlights the example of Jack Tuttle, who could have started at other programs but chose to be a backup at Michigan, demonstrating the program’s strong culture and the players’ desire to contribute.
- Michigan football’s physical conditioning and readiness for adverse situations.48:50
- Clint Derringer discusses the importance of physical conditioning for Michigan football team in adverse situations.
- Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh praises team’s resilience and ability to absorb and counterattack.
