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October 23, 2023October 23, 2023

Michigan Football Podcast — It Felt Damn Good – Game 8 Michigan 49 michigan state 0

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Phil @pcallihan and Clint @Clint_Derringer discuss Michigan’s 49-0 victory over michigan state. With QB J.J. McCarthy, OL Zak Zinter, LB Junior Colson, TE A.J. Barner, and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh. Also, exclusive expose on NCAA investigation into Jim Harbaugh leaving the cap off of the toothpaste.

Podcast Summary

Michigan Wolverines’ victory and new app for fans.0:00
- Tom Brady co-founds app to recognize biggest Michigan fans.
Michigan Wolverines’ dominant victory and team improvement.1:22
- Michigan football continues to improve, with increasing margins of victory and a vision for future success.
- Phil Callihan: Michigan’s dominance over Michigan State was cathartic after past losses.
- Clint Derringer: Michigan State’s superiority in the trenches made games against Michigan unenjoyable in the early 2010s.
Michigan Wolverines’ victory and program’s baggage with coach Jim Harbaugh.6:16
- Clint Derringer and Phil Callihan discuss the Michigan State football team’s loss to Michigan, with Derringer expressing little sympathy for the team and Callihan acknowledging the poor coaching hire that led to the loss.
- Callihan criticizes Michigan State’s administration for not resolving the Mel Tucker contract situation before the season, leaving the players in a difficult position.
- Phil Callihan and Jim Harbaugh discuss the Michigan Wolverines’ execution and focus during their game, despite criticism and distractions.
- The team shrugs off negative comments and keeps working, with players like Zak Zinter and Clint Drew saying they’re focused on their own performance.
Michigan Wolverines’ mental toughness and leadership.12:27
- Clint Derringer praises Michigan football’s mental and psychological fortitude in shutting out Michigan State despite distractions and noise.
- Derringer highlights the leadership of players like JJ McCarthy and assistant coaches in compartmentalizing distractions and executing cleanly in a rivalry game on the road.
Michigan Wolverines’ dominant win and backup players’ performance.15:36
- Phil Callihan: Michigan players showed no signs of complacency despite being up 42 points, giving maximum effort and staying locked in throughout the game.
- Clint Derringer: Michigan’s final touchdown drive was notable for the team’s decision to take the kneel down with eight seconds remaining, rather than trying to score again and potentially risking a turnover.
- Clint Derringer analyzes Michigan’s depth chart decisions in blowout win over Michigan State, praising the fourth and fifth stringers for their hard play.
- Derringer notes that the backups’ opportunity to play in a rivalry game is not a sign of disrespect, but rather a sign of the depth and talent of the Michigan team.
Michigan Wolverines’ dominating win over Michigan State Spartans.21:41
- Michigan fans filled the stadium and drowned out Spartan chants with “Let’s Go Blue” chants, while the Spartans slow-updated the digital scoreboards during the final touchdown.
- Michigan dominates Michigan State in all facets of the game.
- Clint Derringer analyzes Michigan QB JJ McCarthy’s performance, noting he’s done well despite limited garbage time plays.
Michigan football’s recent win and national championship prospects.28:32
- Clint Derringer: JJ McCarthy playing better than any QB in the country, Michigan’s offense difficult to shut down.
- Phil Callihan: Michigan’s schedule not the toughest, bye week crucial for players to rest and heal, looking forward to Penn State vs. Ohio State game.
- Phil Callihan and Junior Colson discuss Michigan football’s dominant performance in a game, with Callihan highlighting the team’s strong rushing game and Colson sharing an amusing anecdote about a touchdown return.
- Phil Callihan shares his enthusiasm for Michigan’s dominance over Michigan State, highlighting the team’s impressive performance and the joy of watching them play.
- Callihan addresses the sign stealing controversy, dismissing claims of shenanigans and emphasizing that Michigan’s success is due to the players’ talent and hard work.
Jim Harbaugh’s NCAA investigation and its impact on Michigan football.36:08
- Clint Derringer: Separating team’s performance from investigation is key.
- Jim Harbaugh’s feud with the NCAA continues, with personal attacks and suspensions.
Michigan Wolverines football game and team performance.40:40
- Phil Callihan questions the NCAA’s motives in investigating Jim Harbaugh’s alleged infraction, citing inconsistent treatment and the organization’s history of being on the “wrong side of history.”
- Phil Callihan and AJ Barner discuss Michigan’s offensive talent and mindset, with Callihan highlighting the team’s improvement and Barner praising their overall skill.
- Clint Derringer highlights Junior Coulson’s performance in the game, noting his ability to make tackles and play in the backfield.
- Jim Harbaugh emphasizes the team’s focus on preparation and execution, citing their success in playing their best Football.

October 22, 2023October 22, 2023

2023 Game 8 – Michigan 49 michigan state 0 Game Photos

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023

Michigan Football Podcast — State Championship – Game 8 MSU Preview

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Phil @pcallihan and Clint @Clint_Derringer preview the game vs MSU – SP+ analysis, commentary, look back at notable games in the rivalry’s history, and prediction.

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Podcast Summary

Michigan vs Michigan State game analysis.0:00
- Phil Callihan and Clint Derringer preview Michigan’s game versus Michigan State, discussing the teams’ strengths and weaknesses, as well as the rivalry between the two teams.
- Clint Derringer analyzes the SP plus rankings for the teams, finding them closely grouped from 52nd to 56th, with Michigan State ranked 55th and Minnesota ranked one spot behind them at 56th.
- Clint Derringer discusses Michigan State’s inconsistency under interim coach, citing coaching change and off-field issues as factors.
Michigan-Michigan State rivalry and off-field drama.5:05
- Michigan State fans use Michigan’s off-field drama to fuel trash talk.
- Michigan football team’s culture of resilience and teamwork is tested on the road against Michigan State.
- Phil Callihan and Clint Derringer discuss the intensity of the Michigan State-Michigan rivalry, with Phil noting that it has the most outliers and craziness compared to other rivalries.
- Players seem to be taking the rivalry more seriously this week, with Blake Corum specifically mentioning that it’s a big game and means a lot to them.
Michigan football, past games and rivalries.12:25
- Blake Corum mentions the rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State, expressing uncertainty which team means more to him.
- Phil Callihan highlights the impact of the COVID season on the team’s performance, with players reflecting on the loss to Michigan State as a turning point.
- Phil Callihan recounts a memorable moment from the 1990 Michigan Wolverines football game against Michigan State, where a touchdown catch by Desmond Howard was initially called incomplete due to a lack of visibility in the stands.
- Callihan reflects on the strange nature of the game, including Demetrius Brown’s multiple interceptions and Michigan’s near victory despite these mistakes.
Michigan vs. Michigan State football rivalry.18:47
- Clint Derringer highlights Kenneth Walker’s iconic performance in 2021, with a possible upset on the Michigan State side.
- Clint Derringer predicts Michigan will win 34-7 against Michigan State, with a close halftime score of 14-7.
- Phil Callihan recounts the history of Michigan State’s dominance over Michigan, including the 1987 game where Michigan lost 17-11 despite throwing only 7 interceptions.
Michigan football, past and present.23:47
- Phil Callihan recounts a memorable game against Michigan State, including a late-game comeback and a painful loss.
- Clint Derringer agrees, highlighting four rivalry games from his college years with distinct personalities and memorable moments.
- Phil Callihan and Clint Derringer reminisce about a legendary performance by Braylon Edwards in a Michigan football game, sharing memories and insights from their perspective as fans.
- The speakers discuss the impact of JJ McCarthy’s legs on the Michigan offense, with Callihan expressing concern about how much is too much in terms of running.
- Clint Derringer and Phil Callihan discuss the physicality of the Michigan State vs. Michigan football game, with Derringer noting that Michigan State will try to physically shake or punish Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy.
- Callihan brings up the example of Braylon Edwards’ game against Michigan State, where he was mugged and the referees were cowardly in not calling a penalty.
Michigan football game strategy and player performance.31:16
- Clint Derringer hopes to see Michigan’s defense dominate and limit first downs against Michigan State, as the Wolverines have been giving up easy scores early in games.
- Phil Callihan recalls a memorable play at Michigan Stadium, where a punt block led to a Michigan State touchdown, highlighting the importance of special teams in the rivalry game.
- Clint Derringer wants to see a dominant performance from Michigan’s secondary, with no coverage busts or missed tackles.
- Phil Callihan and Blake Corum discuss JJ McCarthy’s risk-taking behavior as a physical Quarterback, acknowledging McCarthy’s hard-headedness and love for the game.
- Phil Callihan wants to see JJ McCarthy reined in and not get hurt in the game against Michigan State, while also wanting to see the Michigan defense take over and silence the opposing fans in their home stadium.
Michigan football’s chances against Michigan State.39:58
- Clint Derringer predicts Michigan will win by 27 points, citing a dominant defense and quick trigger from the Spartan fan base.
- Jim Harbaugh emphasizes the importance of November games and the upcoming rivalry matchup against Michigan State.

October 16, 2023October 19, 2023

Michigan Football Podcast — We’re in the Ass Kicking Business and Business is Booming – Game 7 Michigan 52 Indiana 7

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Phil @pcallihan and Clint @Clint_Derringer discuss Michigan’s 52-7 victory over Indiana. With QB J.J. McCarthy, DL Cam Goode, LB Michael Barrett, DB Kean Sabb, and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh.

Podcast Summary

Michigan Wolverines’ dominant victory over Indiana Hoosiers.0:00
- Phil Callihan and Clint Derringer discuss Michigan’s 50-7 victory over Indiana, with Callihan expressing surprise at the team’s poor performance in the first quarter despite favorable weather conditions.
- Derringer highlights Indiana’s offensive improvements under new coordinator and head coaching experience, despite ultimately losing the game.
- Clint Derringer highlights the crucial play where Indiana’s defense intercepted a pass and prevented Michigan from scoring, potentially changing the outcome of the game.
- Phil Callihan breaks down the scoring, noting Indiana’s early touchdown and Michigan’s dominant performance in the second half, leading to a 52-7 victory.
- Phil Callihan was surprised that Michigan’s passing attack was not limited by the rain, despite expecting the team to dominate on the ground.
- Clint Derringer highlighted the offensive line’s performance, noting JJ McCarthy was sacked four times and the team needs to improve protection for the quarterback.
Michigan QB JJ McCarthy’s performance in a game against Indiana.8:20
- Phil Callihan praises JJ McCarthy’s performance, highlighting his ability to thread the needle and take risks, despite taking big hits.
- JJ McCarthy acknowledges working on his running balance, feeling better after Sunday’s game and planning to carry that into next week.
- JJ McCarthy faced pressure early, but responded well and showed resilience.
- Coaching staff needs to help JJ avoid taking unnecessary risks and be more efficient with his passes.
Michigan Wolverines football game with analysis of plays and player performance.14:22
- Clint Derringer criticizes JJ McCarthy’s decision to call a Quarterback draw on third and 16, saying it was an unnecessary risk and could have resulted in a turnover.
- Phil Callihan agrees, adding that the team’s attitude and playcalling could have been more aggressive and creative in that situation.
- Phil Callihan notes that Michigan’s offense and defense showed a “wrecking crew” mentality in the second quarter, after a slow start.
- Jim Harbaugh praises the team’s response to adversity, highlighting their “devotion to the fundamentals of Michigan Football.”
Michigan football team’s performance in a game against Indiana.20:20
- Michigan’s offense struggled early against Indiana, with penalties and missed opportunities.
- Clint Derringer: Michigan’s defense suffocated Indiana in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing only 40 yards.
- Cam Goode: Michigan’s well-rounded team is difficult to stop, with improving linebackers and a rotating line that gets better with each game.
Michigan football team’s dominant defense.24:50
- Michigan defense is relentless, preaches being a “bully” to take away opponents’ hope.
- Phil Callihan praises Michigan’s defense as “incredible” and “balanced” with no superstar, citing Charles Woodson as a generational talent.
Michigan Wolverines’ defensive coaching staff and players’ improvement.28:43
- Clint Derringer highlights Harbaugh’s praise for his assistant coaches, particularly on defense, and notes the scheme’s seamless transition from Mike McDonald.
- Clint Derringer highlights the impact of coaching staff and senior leaders on defense, citing improved versatility and havoc creation.
Michigan Wolverines football team’s performance and coach Jim Harbaugh’s leadership.31:54
- Phil Callihan highlights Mike Barrett’s quote during the postgame interview, which shows the team’s mentality and confidence.
- Clint Derringer agrees, noting that the team has been tested before and has shown the ability to stay sharp and keep their swagger.
- Clint Derringer and Phil Callihan discuss Jim Harbaugh’s coaching style and trust in his players, with Derringer highlighting Harbaugh’s confidence in allowing players to push the envelope while Callihan notes the second and third string players’ performance.
- Jim Harbaugh uses an olive jar analogy to describe the tightness of his team’s play, emphasizing the importance of trust and confidence in their success.
- Jim Harbaugh praises his assistants and jokes with Donovan Edwards about his first touchdown.
- Clint Derringer and Phil Callihan discuss the potential for a contract extension for Harbaugh and the team’s performance this season.
- Michigan football team is “clicking on all cylinders” with veteran players leading the way.