Michael Smeltzer

Michigan’s Admissions Department: An Urgent Call for Evolution

Caleb Love was forced to decommit from the university of michigan

The University of Michigan has long been known for its prestigious academic reputation and commitment to excellence. However, recent actions by the admissions department have raised concerns within the basketball community. Last off-season, the department blocked the transfer of Terrence Shannon Jr from Texas Tech, and just this week, they repeated the decision by preventing Caleb Love’s transfer from North Carolina. These incidents have ignited a debate about whether Michigan’s admissions standards for student-athletes are hampering the basketball team’s chances at success.

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Podcast: Uncovering the NIL Discrepancy and Preseason Top 12 College Football Teams

Hunter Dickinson of Michigan transfered to Kansas.

In this episode, our hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell dive into the intriguing story surrounding Hunter Dickinson’s recent claim of earning less than six figures in NIL compensation at Michigan, compared to his anticipated multi-million dollar windfall after transferring to Kansas. But that’s not all! Stick around as Michael and Matt share their preseason top 12 college football teams for the upcoming season

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Cole Sullivan Michigan Commitment: A Three-Star Recruit Prioritizing Excellence on and off the Field

Cole Sullivan, Michigan linebacker

Sullivan, who 247Sports ranks as the 17th best linebacker in Pennsylvania, brings a winning combination of strength and speed to the Michigan squad. Known for his explosive closing speed and his ability to consistently drive offensive players backward, Sullivan’s athletic prowess is beyond question.

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Podcast: Defensive Depth Chart Prediction, Hunter Dickinson Goes to Kansas, and Channing Goodwin Commits to Michigan

Mason Graham

This week on the Big House Bleachers Podcast, Mike and Matt tackle the depth chart on the defensive side of the ball for the upcoming football season. Michigan added an important piece to the puzzle of their 2024 recruiting class with the commitment of wide receiver Channing Goodwin. Goodwin’s commitment is an indication that fellow Providence Day wideout, Jordan Shipp, may be soon to follow. And Hunter Dickinson announced in a cringy video that he will be taking his talents to the University of Kansas.

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Channing Goodwin Fills a Much Needed Gap in Michigan Football’s #1 Class

Channing Goodwin- Michigan Football wide receiver commit

Michigan fans have been in off-season football heaven as of late, and Channing Goodwin just added to their euphoria. The Wolverines currently boast the number one recruiting class in the nation for 2024 and they don’t appear to be slowing down on the recruiting trail anytime soon. Goodwin became the 16th high-schooler to commit to the 2024 class, but this particular commitment added an element that Michigan needly desperately.

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Draft Special: Mazi Goes in the First Round, and the Cowboys, Seahawks, 49ers, and Bengals Each Pick 2 Wolverines!

Mazi Smith and Jerry Jones at the NFL Draft

The Dallas Cowboys reached up sightly in the 1st round to take Mazi Smith, and then again surprised us by reaching in the second round to pick up Luke Schoonmaker. Mazi and Schoon weren’t the only pair of Wolverines to join a Michigan teammate at their NFL destination. DJ Turner and Brad Robbins went to Cincinnati, Jake Moody and Ronnie Bell got scooped up by San Francisco, and Olu Oluwatimi and Mike Morris got picked up by Seattle within minutes of each other.

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Michigan Football Coach on the Prowl: Chris Partridge and the Pursuit of Jadon Perlotte

Chris Partridge, Michigan Football's linebackers coach.

As Michigan Football fans eagerly watch the recruitment saga unfold, one thing is clear: Chris Partridge’s presence on the Wolverines’ staff brings new hope for a successful future in Ann Arbor. Keep an eye on the progress of Jadon Perlotte and other recruits as Partridge continues to make waves in the world of college football.

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Podcast: 2023 Michigan Football Offensive Depth Chart Predictions, and The Death of ESPN

Peyton O'Leary, Michigan Football wide receiver

Mike and Matt mourn the loss of ESPN as the worldwide leader in sports after their preposterous preseason college football FPI rankings were released. Then the guys take a deep dive into the offensive depth chart of the 2023 Michigan Wolverines, including a thorough breakdown of possibilities along the offensive line.

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