Tune into the latest podcast as @pcallihan and @Clint_Derringer break down Michigan’s 28-18 victory over Arkansas State, noting it as the team’s best performance so far but still plagued with issues. They highlight concerns with the offense, particularly QB Davis Warren who threw three costly interceptions. The running game, led by Kalel Mullings and Donovan Edwards, was a bright spot, yet turnovers and penalties held back the team’s progress. With a crucial game against USC looming, they stress the need for better quarterback play, improved offensive line performance, and solid execution in all three phases.
Phil @pcallihan and Clint @Clint_Derringer cover the recent NCAA sanctions against the University of Michigan’s football program (HA!) and the team’s preparation and expectations for the upcoming season. Topics include culture, leadership, and maintaining focus amidst challenges. The discussion also touches on potential changes in Michigan’s offensive strategy, the need for defensive excellence, and the overall progress of the team, highlighting the importance of building chemistry and setting high standards across the board.
Michigan Wolverines football, including NCAA sanctions.
Clint Derringer and Jim Harbaugh discuss NCAA punishment and information leaking.
NCAA’s committee on infractions have no teeth.
Ohio State fans should enjoy the drama, as championship still in Ann Arbor.
NCAA responds to Netflix documentary with its own PR campaign.
Clint Derringer: NCAA’s punishment of Harbaugh & Michigan unlikely to affect current team.
Michigan football team’s mentality and depth despite changes in personnel.
Michigan football players and coaches remain focused on their season despite offseason distractions.
Michigan defense aims for complete domination on the field.
Michigan football team’s mindset and goals for the season, with a focus on leadership and personal growth.
Encouraged by offense’s success in practice, hungry defense with new staff.
Balance of consistency and new energy on both sides of ball, Michigan in good place.
Will Johnson discusses expectations for the team, personal goals, and the importance of being process-driven and prepared.
Tyler Morris, Colson Loveland, and other players talk about their roles as leaders, taking cues from older players, and helping younger teammates improve.
Michigan Wolverines football team culture and quarterback competition.
Quinton Johnson emphasizes the importance of culture and preparation at Michigan football camp.
Quinten Johnson emphasizes the importance of offense versus defense in training camp, with the offense winning on the first day of pads but the defense still looking strong.
Phil Callihan speculates on Jim Harbaugh’s coaching legacy at Michigan.
Michigan football team’s offensive line and running backs, with a focus on their progress and chemistry.
Offensive line is a question mark, but success against tough defensive fronts is encouraging.
If offensive line can dominate line of scrimmage, no ceiling on this team’s potential.
Kalel Mullings and Colston Loveland discussed the progress of the offensive line, highlighting their physicality and chemistry.
Phil Callihan emphasized the importance of consistency and unexpected surprises in evaluating the team’s performance.
Offensive playbook expansion and quarterback competition in Michigan football camp.
Tyler Morris: Excited about offensive coordinator’s playbook expansion, more throwing opportunities.
Callihan suggests Michigan may adopt more aggressive passing game.
Michigan football team’s defense, led by new coach Wink Martindale, with a focus on the team’s goals and expectations.
Clint Derringer and Phil Callihan discuss the potential of Michigan’s wide receivers making big plays in key moments.
Wink Martindale emphasizes the importance of teamwork and having a chip on his shoulder at Schembechler Hall.
Wink Martindale emphasizes pressure and setting the bar high for the defense, drawing comparisons to Don Brown.
Players describe Martindale’s coaching style as more detailed and specific, with an emphasis on production across the board.
Michigan Wolverines football team’s preparation and expectations for the upcoming season.
Callihan and Derringer agree on program’s trajectory but predict patience in early season mistakes.
Phil Callihan finds humor in Michigan fans’ reactions to transfer portal, NIL.
Phil Callihan and Clint Derringer discuss the upcoming football season, with Derringer expressing excitement and optimism about the team’s potential.
Derringer emphasizes the importance of staying focused and motivated during practice, especially during the longer days of the fourth to sixth week of practice.
Q: Who were a couple players on both sides of the ball that didn’t play much last year that you think at the end of the day we’ll be talking?
Colson: Makari Paige on defense he’s he’s been phenomenal all camp and he just keeps bringing it so I think he’s going to be phenomenal. On offense Andrel Anthony he’s gonna eat…JJ, Donovan too, he’s been doing his thing. You’ve seen him.
Andrel Anthony
Q: How does this year different for you going into your second year having had that experience?
Colson: A lot more confident…a lot more poise and the defense and I think I’m just understanding it more instead of like memorizing, I’m understanding concepts like different coverages what what the o line is doing what the guys behind me are doing. So it’s making the defense lot easier, a lot more fun.
Q: You feel like that allows you to be able to play a lot faster this year than last year?
Colson: Yes, sir. It allows me to just be all over the field this year.
Q: Are you getting more opportunities to rush the quarterback this year, is that something you’d like to do? Is that part of your game?
Junior Colson drops the hammer (2021)
Colson: Yes, I’m getting more opportunities to rush the quarterback and that’s a big part of my game. I love rushing, I love getting back there so I just gotta keep bringing it now you see me this year.
Q: Pass rush by committee- do you feel like that that’s come together for you guys so far in camp?
Colson: Yes, sir. I think I mean, we had some great pass rushers so far in camp. I think it’s just gonna keep building, especially at the linebacker position where we’re gonna keep bringing it. We didn’t bring a lot last year so this year, you got to bring a lot of pressure.
Q: You mentioned Donovan, but what about Blake? He looks like he’s bulked up- how hard is he to handle?
Blake Corum
Colson: Blake’s phenomenal, you can tell the new weight he’s put on, he’s moving better, he’s moving faster. Everything he’s able to take on his people, you know? He’s been phenomenal so far.
Q: You played against JJ back in high school, how different or similar does he look compared to when you played against him?
J.J McCarthy
Colson: He’s still doing those Patrick Mahomes throws. So you know, it’s awesome to see. I think he’s having a lot of fun with it, so he’s being comfortable. He’s making a lot of smart reads right now so that’s the big thing, he’s able to take the check down…He’s got a lot of maturity right now.
He’s still doing those Patrick Mahomes throws…it’s awesome to see. I think he’s having a lot of fun with it, so he’s being comfortable. He’s making a lot of smart reads right now so that’s the big thing.
Junior Colson on QB JJ McCarthy
Q: You guys were able to create turnovers in some key spots last year but Coach Clinkscale said not really enough of them. Do you think that’s just luck, or being in the right position to create the turnover?
Colson: A little bit of both, we just got to be in the right position, we just got to attack the football more, you know, throughout camp and throughout the season. So that’s the big thing we had last year was always attack the football…So that’s what we’ve been trying to work on, you know, get everybody to the ball, back side, front side, get to the ball, first guy hold him up, second guy get the ball out.
Q: As far as yourself individually is there anything that you particularly are you trying to do to improve that part of your game?
Colson: You can always improve…I want to improve every part of my game in all aspects, I want to go from good to elite. I want to be the best.
Q: There were some times last year where some of the guys in the secondary said that David and Aiden were their best friends because it reduced the amount of time that they had to cover with those guys getting to the quarterback. If the pass rush takes a couple of weeks to settle in this season. How do you think the back seven would do if they have to cover for long periods of time?
Colson: Phenomenal, phenomenal, our back seven’s elite….especially both corners. They are dominant, DJ- dude is locked down and Gemon too…At safety RJ is just phenomenal and Makari, Rod all them of you know. So I think that’s one of the biggest things they worked on is being able to cover a dude and like when the quarterback starts scrambling keep on you man…I think it’s gonna be a big part of our game this year
Q: We haven’t heard much about Jaydon Hood this offseason, how do you feel like he’s doing?
Colson: He’s coming along, you know, just everything is just coming together for him. So everything’s coming together. So he just gotta keep bringing it…whenever he gets his opportunity he’s gotta take it.
Q: Kalel has been working a little bit with running backs. How weird is it to see him there? Is he a natural fit there?
Kalel Mullings Spring Game (2022)
Colson: Yeah, dude is a freak of an athlete. He’s really good. So you know, he’s able to play both sides. He’s super smart. He’s been very natural transitioning back and forth and has been doing a really good job at both spots right now.
Dude is a freak of an athlete. He’s really good…He’s been very natural transitioning back and forth and has been doing a really good job at both spots right now.
Junior Colson on Kalel Mullings switching between LB and RB
Q: You played running back in high school. I remember talking to you, when you were in high school saying that you were lobbying to also play running back? Do you still lobby for that at all? You get jealous watching Kalel doing that?
Colson: There’s no jealousy around here. But I do want to do want to play a little bit of running back every now and then…This year is a big year for me on defense. So hopefully next year, we’ll see you see how it all shakes out.
Q: I know you weren’t here two years ago, but Mike Barrett played a really prominent role in the last year with Don Brown and then last year, his snaps on defense were kind of minimized and he played mostly on special teams. You could have left after last year he decides to come back I guess what have you kind of observed from him as his career has kind of gone up and down with different roles.
Colson: He’s very mature….I think dude is a phenomenal player. You’re gonna see him a lot this year. He’s made big strides, made big steps, especially in a new defense, he’s understanding the concepts dude’s man-to-man coverage is elite. So yeah, watch out for him. You’re gonna see him first game.
Q: We don’t talk about special teams that much. What is the mentality, the approach to playing special teams? And why do some guys seem to love it more than others?
Colson: Special teams is the same thing as playing offense and defense, you know, it’s the same mentality when you go out there, you know, that’s one you need to win. If you win on special teams most times you’re gonna win the game. So everybody wants to play on special teams, you know, on all phases and Coach Jay makes it really fun to play on there. He just shows you a lot of things you do on special teams you’re gonna be able to do on offense and defense so it’s a lot of fun.
