Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Michigan Tuesday: Golden Gophers Tonight

Michigan played its worst 2nd half against the best team they have faced this year on Saturday evening. Tonight they can win a share of the regular season Big Ten Championship by beating the Minnesota Golden Gophers.  The game is at Crisler, its an 8:30 tip on BTN, and Michigan is favored by 22 points.   Dusty's biggest job is to not let the Duke game beat them twice as a trip to Illinois on Friday night is up next.  Then Iowa on the road and MSU at home to wrap up conference play. 

When Michigan completely changes coaching staffs, I always wonder where and if the guys will show up at other programs.  Wonder no more! (ht: wolverine wire)

  • Offensive coordinator - Chip Lindsey (Missouri)
  • Offensive line - Grant Newsome (New York Giants - asst. OL coach)
  • Tight Ends - Steve Casula (Texas - analyst)
  • Defensive line - Lou Esposito (Baltimore Ravens)
  • Linebackers - Brian Jean-Mary (Notre Dame)
  • Defensive backs - LaMar Morgan (Oklahoma - cornerbacks)
  • Special teams - JB Brown (Texas - analyst)

I'm shocked that nobody hired Wink, as I've been suggesting he was not hireable by any other programs or NFL teams for the last two years.   Ron Bellamy is also looking for his next opportunity.  

  • Lou's son who just committed to Michigan before he took the Ravens job, is blowing up on the recruiting trail with offers from Penn State and USC the last two days.  Louis Esposito is a 2027 OL commit for the Wolverines.
  • Very sad news about Rondale Moore, who was a standout WR at Purdue and was a current teammate of JJ's on the Vikings. RIP. Another reminder that mental health is very important. Check on your friends and family members!

1 comment:

Rudy said...

I'd wager that Wink's phone has rung but is he motivated to work at this point? He's an old bastard with plenty of money. He has a huge ego so he's probably not interested in 98% of the calls he's receiving. Also possible that potential employers know a bit more about the Schembeckler Hall behind the scenes activities and Wink lost the last thread of rep he had.