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Spring Camp & Frozen Four ! / Michigan Wolverines Call-in Show LIVE 88

Spring Camp & Frozen Four ! / Michigan Wolverines Call-in Show LIVE 88

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Show Overview & Opening Date/Time: Friday, April 10, 2026 (live call-in show sponsored by FanDuel).Host: John D'Adamo.Vibe: Casual, community-driven. John encouraged likes, subs, and shares. Shoutouts to regulars in chat (Goats, Michigander, Thunder Redman, Tim, Keegan, Christ is King, JG King, etc.).Notable Aside: John mentioned live updates on Artemis 2 re-entry/splashdown happening around the same time (NASA's crewed lunar flyby mission returning to Earth). Frozen Four Recap (Michigan Hockey vs. Denver) Michigan reached the Frozen Four semifinal but lost to Denver 4-3 in double overtime (a marathon ~92-minute game, one of the longest in NCAA tournament history).John and callers stayed up late (some to OT); frustration with officials "swallowing the whistle" and the long, draining contest.Tone: Disappointed but not devastated — "We wanted the Natty, but we just won basketball... who cares?" Emphasis on moving on quickly to football and celebrating the basketball national championship.Context: Michigan was the No. 1 seed overall; Denver advanced to face Wisconsin in the final. Kent Anderson scored the OT winner for Denver. Main Topic: Spring Football Camp Updates (Under New HC Kyle Whittingham) John led with positive early camp reports. Practices are described as shorter but more intense (old-school, business-like, similar to Curt Cignetti's approach). No long, drawn-out sessions — focus on quality and player self-study/film work. Key Standouts & Notes: QB Room: Tommy Carr (QB2) having a great camp. Kyle Whittingham said if a game was today, Carr would be the clear No. 2. Chase Herbstreit also mentioned in depth discussions.Wide Receivers: Andrew Marsh and J.J. Buchanan continuing to stand out (not a one-off; consistent praise). Both impressed last year; Marsh should have played earlier in 2025.Travis Johnson making splashes as a potential No. 3 option (alongside Salesi Moa/Celeste Moa and Jamie French). Running Backs & Skill Players: Savion Hiter (highly touted freshman) making significant noise. Whittingham noted Jordan Marshall, Hiter, and others are all operating as if competing for the starting job. Hiter expected to contribute in the backfield, on the perimeter, and as a receiver — "all of the above."Jordan Marshall and others pushing hard. Offensive Line: Excitement for Jake at center (official switch). Ace Hamilton getting run at guard. Link noted as banged up (return TBD).Defense Concerns & Positives: D-line: Still a slight worry until John Henry Daly returns (expected June). Whittingham called the D-line a "strength" overall, but depth behind Trey Pierce/Eno Etta needs to show more (freshmen incoming but not year-one ready).Linebackers: Troy Bowles getting buzz. Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng. Missing Cole Sullivan will cause a step back, but overall room looks solid. Chase Taylor highlighted as a potential standout (added weight, fluid mover, Swiss Army knife background).Secondary: Depth noted positively by Whittingham in some reports.Rod Moore: Limited but participating in 7-on-7; feeling his best post-cleanup surgery. General Staff/Practice Feel: Shorter, high-intensity practices. Strength & conditioning gains visible (e.g., Trey Pierce transformed, Blake Frazier looking like a monster, Savion Hyder like a "tank," Bryce Underwood bigger/stronger). Doug Ellis' group praised. New staff brings massive combined experience (breath of fresh air after recent years). Spring Game Notes (April 18, 2026): Many starters (~12-18, including proven vets) likely to sit or play limited (e.g., one drive). Focus on evaluating 2s and 3s in a "draft" or more competitive scrimmage format (possibly offense vs. defense).Whittingham's Utah approach was similar — sit the sure things.Broadcast: Expected same-day (not delayed like last year); check for updates. Some fans disappointed they won't see stars like Bryce Underwood/Savion Hyder fully, but trust in Whittingham's evals. Other Football Buzz: Offensive scheme: "Power spread" mixing concepts returning players know with 11 personnel/spread elements. Zone/stretch runs likely stay. Jay Hill's defense expected to give Bryce varied looks.Bryce Underwood: Building frame for run game (QB counters, etc.). More structure under Jason Beck and new QB coach (fewer voices, simpler decisions).Excitement for weapons around Bryce (Marsh, Buchanan, etc.) and better O-line coaching (Jim Harding).Overall optimism: Feels like a professional, competent program returning for the first time since 2023. Callers & Fan Discussion Juju: Still pissed about hockey but on "cloud nine" from basketball. Excited for football; canceled spring game trip due to starters sitting but will watch. Praised new staff experience vs. prior regime. Highlighted Chase Taylor at LB, weight gains (Trey Pierce, Blake Frazier, Savion, etc.), shorter/intense practices. Talked O-line (Jake at center, Ace Hamilton), Jalen Hoffman in clips, and Dusty May/Ward Manuel (lifetime extension calls).Michigan Man: Added ...
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