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The Blue Wall: Eli Owens, The Smash-Mouth 2025 Tight End Commit Talks About His Recruitment

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Eli Owens is expected to fit right into the culture at Michigan with his blue-collar mentality.

Eli Owens is a smashmouth tight end from Alcoa, Tennessee who has drawn comparisons to current Michigan player Max Bredeson. On this episode of The Blue Wall, host Michael Smeltzer and Eli Owens talk about recruiting strategies, the Ohio State rivalry, and what it’s like facing a potential redshirt in college. Eli will surely be a fan favorite in Ann Arbor with his humble playing style and confident personality.

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

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

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

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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

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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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Big House Bleachers: Spring Game Recap and Dusty May is On Fire!

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Jyaire Hill tracks down Donovan Edwards at the 2024 Michigan spring football game.

n the latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, presented by the Block M Podcast Network, hosts Michael Smelter and Matt Hartwell provide an in-depth analysis of Michigan’s 2024 Spring Football Game. They meticulously evaluate each position group, focusing on the intense quarterback competition and the performances of both starters and secondary players.

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Big House Bleachers: Michigan Spring Football News, and Dusty May hits the Recruiting Trail

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Colston Loveland makes an impressive grab in Michigan's spring practice.

In the latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast on the Block M podcast network, hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell make a triumphant return after a two-week hiatus, full of energy and insights. The episode kicks off with the duo’s enthusiastic discussion on the major announcement of Dusty May taking the helm as the new Michigan basketball head coach.

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Big House Bleachers: Possible Juwan Howard Replacements, Sherrone Steals a Coach From Columbus

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Former Michigan coach, John Belein. Photo: Tony Pennington, Getty.

In the latest episode of the “Big House Bleachers” podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell cover a range of significant events in Michigan football and basketball. The episode kicks off with an in-depth discussion on Sherrone Moore’s bold move of hiring Tony Alford from Columbus to Ann Arbor as the new Michigan running back coach, highlighting the strategic significance of this acquisition.

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