Maize & Blue Review Podcast

Michigan coach Kyle Whittigham spoke today about how things are looking just about two weeks away from the opener vs Western Michigan. 🎙️ BREAKDOWN Open 00:00-1:34 Whitt news conference 1:35-10:01 Practice news 10:02-50:03

Both UM WR's coach Micah Simon and DT coach Larry Black spoke to the media today. Dennis Fithian recaps. 🎙️ Breakdown Open 00:00-1:27 WR's 1:28-9:50 DT's 9:51-13:35 Feedback 13:36-42:33

-Michigan fall football camp is underway and we have thoughts on what is going on. -Players that are creating buzz in the early going. -Big time praise from Mike Boynton on Brandon McCoy. 🎙️ Breakdown Open 00:00-3:33 Fall camp 3:34-8:14 Buzz 8:15-15:15 Feedback 15:16-23:52 UM basketbball 23:53-29:24

-Michigan fall football camp is underway and we have thoughts on what is going on. -Players that are creating buzz in the early going. -Big time praise from Mike Boynton on Brandon McCoy. 🎙️ Breakdown Open 00:00-3:33 Fall camp 3:34-8:14 Buzz 8:15-15:15 Feedback 15:16-23:52 UM basketbball 23:53-29:24

-A new home for the pod  -Whitt in Chicago -Urbs to practice?

Next week things heat up with the unofficial start of the college football season with Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. What will UM head coach Kyle Whittingham be asked in the Windy City? Michigan has been the leaders and best in headline news over the last five years. A word on the surging Detroit Tigers. 🎙️ Breakdown Open 00:00-1:42 Whitt 1:43-11:02 Feedback 11:03-40:24 Tigers 40:25-57:01

Former Wolverine Jim Scarcelli joins the show to give his thoughts on the upcoming season Scar gives his thoughts on Kyle Whittingham headinng into his first season at the helm in Ann Arbot. Also, what we think of the UM report and Warde Manuel leaving at the end of the season. Breakdown Open 00:00-4:10 UM outlook 4:11-24:15 Feedback 24:16-27:50 Whittingham 27:51-29:51 Warde Manuel 29:52-40:27 Feedback 40:28-52:57

A look at how UM's wr room looks behind Andrew Marsh. What will happen this weeekend with the Warde Manuel story. . ACC has its media days. 🎙️Breakdown Open 00:00-3:00 WR depth 3:01-18:35 Warde 18:36-31:26 ACC 31:27-49:46

1. Is Warde Manuel going to step down as UM AD? 2. Did Warde & Santa know about Stalions in Jan of .23? 3. LJ Cason is gone. 4. Top Michigan Football storylines for '26 🎙️ Breakdown Open 00:00-4:00 Warde Manuel 4:01-31:32 Feedback 31:33-1:07:28 LJ Cason 1:07:29-1:17:47 UM football storylines 1:17:48-1:24:06

Warde Manuel says there are no plans for him to not continue to be the AD for the near future.    Meanwhile, several reports indicate that Ware Manuel could be out in wake of the internal investigation around the Sherrone Moore affair.    Michigan Board of Trustees are set to meet on Thursday. 

Looking at the Michigan football two deep who are you willing to say is going to start for sure? Dusty May says some encouraging things about Mike Boyton Jr. NBA Summer League is providing hot take material every night. 🎙️Breakdown Boyton Jr. 00:00-8:20 Day on Boyton 8:21-18:30 Feedback 18:31-32:00 Starters in football 32:01-44:35 NBA Summer League 44:36-48:49 Feedback 48:50-53:02

A look at the linebacker position for Michigan heading into the '26 season. The Big 12 has its media days and we have some takeaways. Bill Connelly from ESPN breaks down the Big Ten with his SP+ rankings. 🎙️Breakdown Open 00:00-3:22 Bill Connelly 3:23-12:36 Feedback/schedule 12:37-27:50 UM LB's 27:51-34:02 Big 12 34:03-41:35 Feedback 41:36-1:07:37

Mike Boyton Jr. contiunes to get good news on the Michigan basketball front. How good is Michigan's offensive line going to be this year? 🎙️ breakdown Open 00:00-2:09 UM basketball 2:10-10:58 Feedbak 10:59-21:44 UM vs OU 21:45-26:30 UM O-line 26:31-35:49 Feedback 35:50-1:13:29

Michigan football, basketball and hockey get commits over the last few hours. Bryce Underwood is getting blow back from his recent comments. Hot dogs are on the grill for this 4th of July weekend. 🎙️ Breakdown Open 00:00-1:20 UM hockey 1:21-8:50 UM football 8:51-17:09 UM basketball 17:10-26:44 Feedback 26:45-32:26 Underwood dragged 32:27-52:33 Feedback and the 4th 52:34-1:18:53

Big day for recruiting fans as top corners Monsanna Torbert Jr. and Joshua Dobson both have announcemnts set for today. Michigan basketball gets news with Moustpha Thiam indicating that he will play in Ann Arbor next year. Is July the biggest down month in Michigan football? 🎙️breakdown Open 00:00-2:08 Torbert/Dobson 2:09-18:40 Feedback 18:41-34:45 Recruiting 34:46-37:39 Mo Thiam 37:40-44:33 July sports/July UM 44:34-1:00:26

Will Michigan remove the interim tag for Mike Boynton Jr. before the summer is over? How is UM looking for five star corner Joshua Dobson? 🎙️ breakdown open 00:00-2:47 dobson 2:28-15:04 feedbak 15:05-25:45 remove tag? 25:46-1:06:58

Bryce Underwood has some interesting things to say last week and we will discuss his comments. Also, the latest on UM basketball and it attempts to keep the roster together. 🎙️ Was hiring Mike Boyton Jr. a panic move my UM? Open 00:00-:2:10 Recruiting 2:11-8:00 Feedback 8:01-37:08 Recruiting 37:09-39:11 Underwood speaks 39:12-44:36 Feedback 44:37-1:04:29

Day three sans Dusty May as Michigan's head coach. Three Wolverines were selected in the lottery in the NBA Draft. Is this the straw that marks the end for Warde Manuel. 🎙️ Breakdown Open 00:00-3:13 Dusty 3:14-17:23 Feedback 17:24-48:49 NBA Draft 48:50-55:11 Warde Manuel 55:12-1:06:16

Dusty May shocks Michigan fans and bolts to the NBA on the eve of the draft.    1. Dusty leaving  2. Who will coach the team? 3. Who will play for the team?

Today's pod: Is UM's backup QB a runner? Ads on the jerseys & field, a new commit, NBA Draft for the Pistons and Wolverines & the Fathers Day sports weekend features soccer, Skubal, Must See JV & Golf, 🎙️ Open 00:00-3:34 Fowler-Nicolosi 3:35-8:20 Feedback 8:21-12:07 Ads in Stadium/Jersey 12:08-22:49 Feedback 22:50-31:10 Recruiting 31:11-34:08 NBA Draft 34:09-51:33 Feedback (Soccer/Tigers) 51:34-1:06:35

On today's pod we will review the keys for success for this upcoming season for UM and also rank the state of the football and basketball programs. We are always talking recruiting and players are on the move. Also, thoughts on the Tigers and the NBA Draft. Breakdown Open 00:00-2:17 State of programs 2:18-9:50 Feedback 9:51-42:04 Recruiting 42:05-49:25 Keys to season 49:26-1:00:28

On today's pod Dennis Fithian answers the question on what the keys are for UM to reach the playoffs this year. Also, recruiting outlook plus what Kyle Whittingham doubled down on in a recent interview. Question of the Day: What are the keys for UM to make the playoffs this year? 🎙️ BREAKDOWN Open 00:00-4:39 Recruiting 4:40-14:46 Feedback 14:47-27:10 Whittingham 27:11-35:43 Feedback (summer sports) 35:44-1:15:48

Hey it's Dennis Fithian on Michigan Sports. The Maize and Blue Review has been bought out but this channel with the pod and YT is still going. Thanks to everyone for listening or watching. Today: 1, What to expect in year 1 from Whittingham. 2. Big fish in for OV's in A2 this weekend. 3. The Detroit Tigers in June so far

After four and half years my time at the Maize and Blue Review has come to end.  MBR is no longer going to be around as it has end its partnership with On3.  Hopefully I will be able to keep this channel and continue the pod. Stay tuned.    My DM's are open and my email is [email protected]  Thanks for listening,    Dennis Fithian 

-A look at where recruiting stands after the weekend.  -Sorsby is going to play? -Tigers are having a nice start to June.  -Plane movies and Bryce Underwood talk.  Breakdown Open 00:00-4:50 Recruiting 4:51-15:40 Sorsby's back 15:41-21:13 Tigers 21:14-26:39 UM to start 9-0? 26:40-33:13 Feedback 33:14-1:05:37

Thanks for watching or listening to today's podcast. Have a great weekend.  Dylan Larkin asks for a trade. Recruiting stays hot.  Breakdown  Open 00:00-711 Larkin 7:12-17:46 Feedback 17:47-45:00 Recruiting 45:01-1:01:34

-Hot names for visits for Michigan football.  -Eric Weddle speaks on Bryce Underwood again.  -Can Michigan basketball use a back up point guard this year? Breakdown  Open 00:00-2:48 OV's 2:49-12:04 Feedback 12:05-17:52 Weddle/Underwood 2.0 17:53-49:20 Davion Thompson 49:21-59:46

-Kamden Lopati competes at the Elite 11.  -Top '28 QB's are looking at UM.  -Weddle trashes Bryce Underwood.  -Davion Thompson point guard has UM in his final four.  Breakdown Open 00:00-2:09 Lopati Elite 11 2:10-9:18 Recruiting updates 9:19-17:07-26:00 Weddle on Underwood 26:01-34:17 Feedback 34:18-51:53 Davion Thompson 51:54-1:04:30

-Michigan lands its 16th commitment for the '27 cycle today.  -What's June look like for Whittingham on the recruiting front. -Claude Lemieux dies at 60 years old. Breakdown Open 00:00-4:20 Tank Watson 4:21-12:00 Feedback 12:01-32:48 OV's in June 32:49-37:43 Feedback 37:44-45:33 Claude Lemieux 45:34-1:04:28

-Michigan is up to 15 commits on the recruiting trail. -Who is UM looking good for next month in football recruiting? -CBS put together a top 25 list for college football coaches. Did Kyle Whittingham make the cut? Breakdown Open 00:00-1:23 Football recruiting 1:24-9:44 Who's next 9:45-15:07 Feedback 15:08-26:30 Top 25 coaches 26:31-38:49 Feedback 38:50-50:30

#1 strength for Michigan football is running back. Great one/two punch similar in what they’ve run for the last five years.   #1 weaknesses appears to be the unknown in the kicking game.    Also, Michigan Sports HOF has lots of UM candidates to vote for.  Michigan picks up its 13th commit and is on the verge of getting #14 tonight.  Breakdown  Open 00:00-2:50 Strengths & weaknesses 2:51-27:23 Feedback 27:24-35:28 MSHOF 35:29-46:49 Feedback 47:00-55:45 Recruiting 55:46-1:06:04

-Marcus Moller shares an update on his recovery.  -Morez Johnson Jr. is going to stay in the NBA draft.  -Michigan keeps rolling in commits in football. Breakdown Open 00:00-2:37 Moller 2:38-8:33 Morez Johnson Jr. 8:34-19:35 Feedback 19:36-20:53 Recruiting 20:54-29:35 Feedback 29:36-37:00

-Thoughts on the Pistons/Cavs Game 7. -How things are looking for UM on the football recruiting trail.  -The MOP of last years Final Four looks like he's returning to Ann Arbor for another year.  Breakdown Open 00:00-2:28 Game & 2:29-12:24 Basketball news 12:25-16:50 Football recruiting 16:51-33:25 Cadeau returning 33:26-35:43 Feedback 35:44-45:50

-Michigan's great week on the recruiting front contiunes today.  -NBA Draft combine has a Michigan feel. -Will the Pistons force a Game 7? Breakdown Open 00:00-1:35 Recruiting 1:36-23:12 NBA Draft combine 23:13-32:00 Pistons/Cavs 32:01--41:05

-How does UM look over the next week with a trio of targets set to announce? -NBA Draft combine has everyone talking and they are talking about UM's Big Three.  -Pivotal game five for the Pistons tonight vs Cavs.  Breakdown Open 00:00-2:20 Recruiting 2:21-8:50 Feedback 8:51-13:20 NBA Draft Combine 13:21-18:15 Feedback 18:16-28:34 Pistons game five 28:35-43:22

-An update on Michigan football recruiting. UM adds its seventh commitment and makes the top six for a big time athlete.  -Boca Raton is one of south Florida's wealthier communities and the area put on a show this weekend featuring the Maize and Blue.  -Dusty May is in a great spot with spot remaining on his roster if the wants to fill it. Also, Dusty looks like he found Justin Joyner's replacement.  Breakdown Open 00:00-1:45 Recruiting 1:46-7:12 Champions Circle in Boca 7:13-27:57 Feedback 27:58-45:58 UM basketball 45:59-1:00:18

-Tony Garcia Freep.com joins the show to talk Michigan basketball and football.  -Duncan Robinson ad Caris LeVert help the Pistons to a 2-0 lead over the Cavs.  -Thoughts on the passing of Pat Caputo.  Breakdown Open 00:00-1:00 Garcia 1:01-25:19 Pistons 25:20-29:20 Caputo 29:21-38:06  

-Lots of football recruiting news and also my over/under on how many five stars UM will land this season. -Dusty May's roster and May's interest in the NBA. -Bryce Underwood was at the Pistons game last night so I talked about his development at QB. Breakdown  Open 00:00-4:13 Football recruiting 4:14-18:14 Feedback 18:15-24:43 UM basketball 24:44-36:48 Feedback 36:49-43:59 Pistons 44:00-45:01 Bryce Underwood 45:02-51:57 Feedback 51:58-1:21:24

-Thoughts on Kyle Whittingham being on the Blue Print podcast with Jake Butt.  -Who will Michigan's next commitment be in football and basketball.  -Michigan (Pistons) vs Ohio (Cavs).  Breakdown Open 00:00-1:45 Mad Dog Whittingham 1:46-7:30 Kyle Whittgham on what's most important in cfb right now 7:31-15:55 Next commit 15:56-27:48 Feedback 27:49-33:26 Pistons 33:27-38:18 Feedback 38:19-43:21

-Pistons try and force a Game 7 tonight in Orlando.  -Dusty's options with the 5 in 5 rule.  -Whittingham puts a front office team for the future together.  Breakdown Open 00:00-2:33 Pistons 2:34-9:37 UM basketball 9:38-20:01 Feedback 20:02-47:24 UM footbll 47:25-55:57 Feedback 55:58-1:11:57

-Dusty May spoke this morning for a half hour about how things are looking for next years team.  -Pistons in a real must win game tonight against Orlando.  -Michigan leads for this four star corner from California.  Breakdown  Open 00:00-1:38 Dusty May 1:39-13:40 Pistons 13:41-18:19 Football recruiting 18:20-23:09

-NFL over the weekend. How did the Lions do and where did Michigan players end up? -UM looks like it will lose out of Juke Harris but things still looking good for Dusty May.  -A few tidbits on football recruiting as the contact period is underway for coaches.  Breakdown Open 00:00-1:55 Michigan and the draft 1:56-7:52 Lions draft 7:53-13:08 UM basketball 13:09-24:23 Feedback 24:24-31:04 Football recruiting 31:05-36:24

-Mo Thiam news breaks during the show.  -Michigan basketball roster. -Big Ten QB rankings.  -Tailgate food at the Spring Game for the press.  Breakdown  Open 00:00-3:20 Jalen Reed 3:21-5:02 Mo Thiam 5:03-7:00 UM basketball roster 7:01-14:37 Big Ten QB rankings 14:38-21:10 Feedback 21:11-28:00 Mo Thiam breaking news 28:01-47:56 Food in press box 47:57-55:48 Thiam feedback 55:49-1:04:24

-Allen Trieu Rivals/On3 Midwest recruiting analyst on the latest with UM's football recruiting effort.  -Will Bryce Underwood be twice as good this year? -What's up with basketball and the portal/recruiting? Breakdown Open 00:00-:43 Allen Trieu :44-19:39 Bryce Underwood twice as good? 19:40-26:31 Feedback 26:32-29:41 UM basketball 29:42-35:23 Feedback 35:24-50:02

Dennis Fithian gives his thoughts on the '26 Michigan Football Spring Game. #umichfootball #michiganfootball 🎙️Reaction from Michigan's Spring Game. Breakdown Open 00:00-2:19 Underwood 2:22-24:09 Feedback 24:10-26:37 Tommy Carr 26:38-38:00 Feedback 38:01-1:21`:27 https://youtube.com/live/xykh15G3Vms

Michigan football and basketball pod 🎙️-The Michigan Spring Game is on! (probably) -Thoughts on Michigan football after spring practice. -Michigan basketball and Made for March docuseries. Breakdown Open 00:00-2:19 Spring game 2:20-10:43 Spring football thoughts 10:44-25:00 Feedback 25:01-42:30 Made for March & feedback 42:31-58:21 Michigan basketball 58:22-1:07:56

-Spring Game preview is a lot about the weather right now.  -Whittingham brings in his first QB recruit and he's a Utah Wolverine.  -Michigan basketball roster thoughts along with portal needs. Breakdown Open 00:00-2:01 Spring Game weather 2:02-14:30 Kamden Lopati 14:31-19:08 Feedback 19:09-34:53 Basketball roster/portal 34:54-47:35 Feedback 47:36-1:10:04

-Thoughts on Michigan basketball's title parade.  -Juke Harris was in Ann Arbor over the weekend.  -Bryce Underwood gets fancy in practice.  Breakdown Open 00:00-3:22 Parade 3:23-11:58 Feedback 11:59-18:24 Juke 18:25-23:26 Feedback 23:27-1:09:03 Underwood 1:09:04-1:21:27

-Thoughts on Michigan hockey loss to Denver.  -Michigan basketball with have a parade thru the streets of Ann Arbor tomorrow morning.  -Dusty picks up a big man in the portal. Breakdown  Open 00:00-3:50 Frozen Four 3:51-12:50 Feedback 12:51-28:44 Parade 28:45-56:56 Portal 56:57-1:33:39

Michigan wins the Natty!   Michigan 69, UConn 63