Michigan Friday: Keep The Money In-State

I believe Michigan and Ohio State have a responsibility to keep some of the money they make on a gameday and keep that money in State.  Michigan will continue do that as they have scheduled Central Michigan for 2028 and 2031 dates in the Big House.  They of course open against Western and if the pre-season joint practice or preseason game ever gets approved, EMU will fill that role nicely. OSU of course isn't really interested in playing UC as they are in the Big 12 now.  There are of course many MAC options instate for the Buckeyes to pick from. 

• Tarik Black had a 24 yard catch for a TD in the Lions preseason game last night. 

• 2028 4-star QB Tristin Gaines will make a visit to Ann Arbor this season

• CB transfer Chris Bracy is getting some camp buzz.  More talented DB's in a good thing! 

• Jim Harbaugh is rooting for Coach Whitt and his Wolverines.

• Savion had a viral social clip by blowing up a blocking sled 

Michigan Thursday: Where is the LB Help Coming From?

Most insiders are in agreement that Michigan's weakness this season is at LB.  With two unexpected losses from last year team with Rolder to the Detroit Lions and Sullivan to the Sooners.  Michigan has big needs to fill at the LB position. 

Who are the candidates to fill the spots?

• Troy Bowles, son of NFL head coach and been with the program for over a year after transferring from Georgia.  Time for the light to go on for him and be a really good LB! 

• NOB, former 5 star LB from last years class.  Is he ready?  Talent is there but experience reading offensive plays might not be.  We will still need him this year and I hope he gets good playing experience early and often.  (

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• Aisea Moa, transfer from MSU and BYU prior, only 29 career tackles, would seem to be a depth player. Brother is also a 5-star true freshman WR. 

• Chase Taylor, is just a sophomore but maybe a starter.  He played in 10 games last year and lets hope his development this off season has gotten him ready for the season.

• Nathaniel Staehling, might be the biggest wildcard and the best chance for Michigan to have success at this position this year.  He is a 4 year transfer from North Dakota State and played a ton of football.  He was injured in the Spring but he could step in as a Day 1 starter if he is healthy and has a good fall camp.  Of course, this is a different level of football and we will see if his talent translates to this level. 

• Max Alford, a transfer from BYU with 5 starts last year.  Max will see the field this year and knows Hill's defense Michigan will be playing this season! Max has 28 games experience. 

Guys I don't expect to start but could contribute:

• Aden Reeder, Freshman  
• Markel Dabney, Freshman 
• Kaden Catchings, Freshman 
• Ndi, Etta, Freshman 
• Zach Ludwig, Junior Nephew of former coach Ben Herbert
• Adam Bazzi, Junior 
• Christian Pierce,  Sophomores transfer from Illinois State, Trey's brother. 

Wolverine Wednesday: JJ News

For Michigan fans there are now two JJ's to consider.  First of course is our National Championship QB JJ McCarthy who will always be a Michigan Man.  Next, is newcomer WR JJ Buchanan who is getting a ton of buzz out of Fall Camp. 

The news for JJ the QB was not so good yesterday as the Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray their starting QB.  JJ has been injured and his play last year was a bit uneven for his first real playing time in the NFL.  He will get his shot, he just needs to wait a little longer and get some more experience.  The game was moving a bit too fast for him last season.  

JJ the WR is trending up, as a weakness on last years team is starting to become a strength.  Its fair to say an 18 year old Bryce did not play his best football coming right out of high school.  What didn't help was the number of drops he had by WR's and TE's last season.  This year's WR room seems deep in talent with playmakers and JJ Buchanan is expected to be Michigan's next star next to Marsh. 

I'm very excited to see the Michigan WR's this fall and what they can do.   The Michigan skill positions on offense might be elite!  

• Speaking of Buzz, Michigan Basketball has hired Buzzy Caruthers as its new Director of Player Development.  Buzzy comes to Michigan from Ball State where he was an assistant coach the last two seasons.

• I don't mind Bryce down playing the OSU game.  He has a lot of work to do before that is even an issue.  I want him to stay focused on his goals today and Western Michigan and Oklahoma. 

• CBS might use Tony Romo's arrest to get out of his ridiculous contract. 

• NCAA keeps pushing back on the Class of 2022 being eligible.  Which means August Rodney might just be a pipe dream. 

Michigan Tuesday: Journey Back To Ernie?

Ernie Hausmann is an interesting youngman who struggles with mental health.  He wants to do great things for his home country in Africa but he also had mental health issue late in the season last year and seemingly quit the team prior to the Maryland game. 

Ernie tried to get his life back together and entered the NFL Draft.  He was not selected and he did not sign with any NFL team as an UDFA.   It's not a talent issue with this youngman.  

This started speculation that Ernie might fill a need for the Wolverines at LB this season as losing him, Rolder, and Sully made that room much lighter then expected.  Coach Whitt seemed to shut the door on  adding him or any other 5th year player as he said they are not going to sign anyone else to this years roster yesterday during his press conference.  

I'm a second chance guy and would like Ernie to have one but I also know that quitting on your team is a situation that is very difficult to overcome in a locker room.  I just hope everything works out for this youngman in life. 

• A Michigan player made Bruce Feldman's 2026 Freak List.  It's Gavin Magorian!  Who? He is a Marshall transfer Long Snapper who's last name sounds like a Disney Star Wars spin off.  Congrats Gavin! 

• One player that is no longer with the team is Chibi Anwunah who medically retired.   We also learned that Taylor Tatum is focusing on Baseball full-time now.  Which is a good move for his long-term health.