ELITE PICKUPS AHEAD? / Michigan Wolverines LIVE 251

Episode Notes: Michigan Wolverines LIVE #251 Host: John D’Adamo (solo) Date: May 12, 2026 Theme: “Elite Pickups Ahead” + recruiting focus Key Headlines Big Noon Kickoff Announcement: Michigan vs. Oklahoma on September 12 at Noon (Big House). Discussion on body clock advantage (Michigan an hour ahead) vs. night-game atmosphere edge. Michigan favored by 1.5. Michigan Basketball: Still in a 3-way tie (with Duke & Florida) for national championship odds on FanDuel. Merez Johnson likely heading pro. Quarterback Talk Bryce Underwood & Tommy Carr dazzled at the Champions Circle event in Florida alongside JJ McCarthy & Denard Robinson. Strong consensus (including from Wolverine on Three) that Tommy Carr is a legit contender for QB2 in 2026 and could potentially push for more. Carr has been the most talked-about QB in recent months. Bryce Underwood expected to run more in the new Jason Beck offense (RPOs, designed QB runs). Staff will give Bryce every chance to start but competition will be real. Offensive Scheme Outlook (Jason Beck) First true solo play-caller in a long time → more consistency expected. Expect more Wildcat, trick plays, RPOs, 11 personnel, multiple WR sets, and 2-TE packages. Emphasis on leveraging player skillsets (unlike recent years). Recruiting: Elite Pickups Ahead (The Main Segment) John highlighted five names (with graphics from “Moose”): Quentin Burrell (4 WR, Chicago, Class of 2026) Tomorrow’s commitment – Strong Michigan lean/near-lock. Versatile X/Z receiver, elite route runner, separation, contested catches. All-time TD leader at Mount Carmel HS. Main competition: Notre Dame (biggest threat), Arizona State, Mizzou. Ron Bellamy + Micah Simon pushing hard. Tyson Robinson (RB, Mississippi, Class of 2027) Michigan in strong contention (Tony Alford primary recruiter). Many in chat calling it a lock. Tavares Harrington (DB, Chicago) Another near-lock per Moose/TJ/John. 6'2" corner with ball skills, state champ pedigree. Damani Warren (6'4" WR, Las Vegas) Replaced UCLA/USC visits with Michigan (June 19) & Oregon (June 12). Positive sign he’s looking Midwest/South, but Oregon still favored. Dakota Garant (Elite local WR, Harper Woods, MI – #1 in-state, Top-15/Top-35 nationally) Massive priority for new staff. Michigan “all in” and pushing significantly harder since Ron Bellamy returned. Playmaker on all three phases (but will focus on offense). Blazing speed, return ability, contested-catch monster. John/Moose feeling very good (60-70%+ Michigan). Overall Recruiting Vibe: Class heating up fast. “Let Witt cook” + Bellamy hire = renewed momentum. Other Notes Membership & Super Chat shoutouts throughout. John traveling (conference), so next call-in show uncertain but regular episodes guaranteed next week. Light-hearted Notre Dame banter at the end (Michael Campbell appearance). Bottom Line: Very upbeat episode focused on upcoming commitments (especially Burrell tomorrow) and the bright future under the new offensive staff and recruiting push. “Elite pickups ahead” indeed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.