Michael Smeltzer

The Blue Wall: JASPER PARKER, 2025 Michigan Running Back Commit Sits Down with Michael Smeltzer

Jasper Parker of Archbishop Shaw High School in Louisiana is poised to have a big senior year and then take his talents to Ann Arbor, Michigan to play for the Wolverines.

Attention Michigan fans, we’ve got a good one! I’m excited to introduce to you running back Jasper Parker. Jasper is not only a stud on the field who reminds me of Hassan Haskins, but he is also clearly an impressive young man off the field. In this interview, he shared with me his aspirations of becoming a leader at Michigan who will be remembered for years to come.

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LaMar Morgan: Get to Know the Man Behind the BowTie

Michigan's Defensive Passing Game Coordinator, LaMar Morgan is taking Ann Arbor by storm.

When Steve Clinkscale moved on this offseason, there were many questions about the future of the secondary position group at Michigan. Enter LaMar Morgan. Stepping into the role of Defensive Pass Game Coordinator/Defensive Backs coach, Morgan has quickly shown he is the perfect guy for the job, making an immediate and profound impact on the program.

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Could the Battle for this 5-Star Offensive Lineman Come Down to Michigan and Sherrone Moore’s Alma Mater?

Michigan has its sights set on 5-star Andrew Babalola.

In the 2025 recruiting class, few names are generating as much buzz as Andrew Babalola. The 2025 high school recruit stands out not only for his impressive physical attributes but also for his unique athletic background and rapid development in football.

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Big House Bleachers: Sherrone Moore Opens Up, and Recruiting Heats Up

Sherrone Moore opens up to Joel Klatt on Big Noon Conversations.

On the latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell dive into the exciting recent commitment of 2024 four-star edge Jaylen Williams to Michigan football. They also provide an in-depth analysis of Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore’s insightful conversation with Joel Klatt on Big Noon Conversations. Tune in to catch all the latest updates and insights on Michigan football.

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Can Michigan Land This 5-Star Wide Receiver From Las Vegas?

Michigan is in the mix for top WR talent, Derek Meadows.

This past weekend, the University of Michigan welcomed a highly anticipated visitor to Ann Arbor: Derek Meadows, a five-star wide receiver from the 2025 class. Meadows, who plays for the prestigious Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, is currently ranked as the number six overall wide receiver in the 2025 class and the number 32 overall player according to 247 Sports.

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Did Michigan Miss Out on the Greatest Wide Receiver Season Ever?

Nico Collins signed a 73 million dollar contract extension with the Texans.

Did Michigan miss out on witnessing one of the greatest wide receiver seasons in its history due to the COVID-19 pandemic? In 2020, the Big Ten shortened its season, prompting Collins to opt out and declare for the NFL Draft. Given his current NFL success, it’s plausible to imagine that Collins could have achieved legendary status alongside Michigan greats like Anthony Carter and Braylon Edwards if he had played that season.

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Big House Bleachers: Top 15 Moments of Michigan National Championship Season, and Offseason Sound Bites

This week Sherrone Moore discussed building upon the culture of excelling with low profile recruits.

In the latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell delve into an exciting compilation of the top 15 moments from Michigan’s historic national championship season. Before they get to the countdown, they discuss the week’s top news in Michigan football.

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Big House Bleachers: Michigan Football Fact or Fiction, The Don on the Cover of College Football 25, and Week 1 Night Game

Kenneth Grant is perfectly positioned along the Michigan defensive line to have an All-American-caliber season.

In the latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell dive into an entertaining game of “Michigan Football Fact or Fiction.” Each co-host presents various statements about upcoming games, player performances, and matchups, challenging the other to declare them as fact or fiction while providing reasoning for their choices.

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