Big House Bleachers: Rose Bowl Preview, On The Recruiting Trail, and Michigan Basketball's Close Game Struggles

In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell dissect Michigan basketball's struggles in close games, debating if it's due to bad coaching or bad luck, especially noting the team's 1-4 record in such games this season. Shifting to football, they discuss recruiting successes, including Maryland linebacker transfer Jaishawn Barham and the signing of all 27 verbal commits. The hosts speculate on the timing of news about Jim Harbaugh NFL speculation and the NCAA's notice of allegations, questioning their impact on Michigan's recruiting. They emphasize Michigan's strategy of recruiting and developing specific types of players, rather than solely focusing on five-star talent. The episode culminates with excitement for the upcoming Rose Bowl match-up between Michigan and Alabama, analyzing key players and strategies for both teams.FANATICS LINK: fanatics.93n6tx.net/3eEV7XAUTOGRAPH LINK: http://link.ag.fan/mbrew Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.