Maize & Blue Review Podcast

Sharpening The Edge; Bowl Picks (part one)

(Part one) M&BR's Lucas Reimink & Dennis Fithian handicap the CFB bowl season from 12/16-12/27.

Helow, Saban & the Tide on defense with Jerry Diorio; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football

Former Wolverine Jerry Diorio joins the show. Jerry tells us his plans for the Rose Bowl, what he thinks of Nick Saban hiring a former UM assistant coach. Also, a film review of Alabama's defense and where UM may be able to attack them on New Years Day. 

Breakdown 

Open 00:00-1:58

Rose Bowl plans 1:59-11:13

Transfer targets 11:14-14:59

Helow & Saban 15:00-24:00

Tide film on defense 24:01-1:04:50

 

Christmas wishlist for Michigan football; Good Afternoon, Michigan football

A big three wishes for Michigan football for Christmas. Also, a look at who the Wolverines are interested in the transfer portal, who should stay for another year and some number crunching for the Rose Bowl. 

Breakdown

Open 00:00-1:23

Dante Moore 1:24-16:40

Feedback 16:41-31:40

Transfer portal 31:42-36:30

Feedback 31:41-45:45

Who's coming back 45:46-57:40

​Michigan Alabama numbers 57:41-1:10:31

Hail to the Podcast: Michigan Transfer Portal Talk

Josh Henschke, Trevor McCue, and Brock Heilig of Maize and Blue Review go through the intel and rumors for Michigan in the transfer portal. Michigan Football returned from their break this week and has begun practice for the Rose Bowl against Alabama.

How to slow down the Tide offense with Jim Scarcelli; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football

Former Wolverine Jim Scarcelli joins the show and goes over with film on how to slow down the Alabama offense. Scar also gives his thoughts on JJ McCarthy possibly coming back for his senior season. Other topics include Juwan Howard, the portal and how other teams in the Big Ten are looking this month. 

Breakdown 

Open 00:00-2:09

Recruiting 2:10-5:35

​Junior Colson 5:36-7:26

News & notes 7:27-24:39

Juwan Howard 24:40-35:24

Alabama film (offense) 35:55-1:00:25

Getting Harbaugh signed, Tide thougts and Iowa film review with Jerry Diorio; Good Afternoon, Michigan Footballl

Former Wolverine Jerry Diorio gives his thoughts on a possible Harbaugh contract extension. Jerry also weighs in on how tough the New Years Day game verses Alabama will be. Film anlaysis from the Big Ten championship against Iowa. 

Breakdown

​Open 00:00-5:36

Harbaugh contact 5:37-14:37

Alabama 14:38-34:36

​Iowa film review 34:37-57:24

JJ, Harbaugh, Underwood & Moore’s future in A2?; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football

The NCAA is proposing a new college subdivision with direct athlete compensation. Will this, if it goes thru, be a positive for Michigan? Also, JJ McCarthy & Jim Harbaugh's future. Plus, lots of Rose Bowl discussion regarding Michigan's chances verses Alabama on Jan. 1st. 

Breakdown

Open 00:00-3:02

Juwan Howard 3:03-6:01

JJ McCarthy 6:02-13:37

New NIL rules> 13:38-22:09

Transfer portal 22:10-34:14

​UM/Bama 34:15-47:30

Harbaugh 47:31-54:17

Sherrone Moore 54:18-58:44

Dante Moore 58:45-108:17

Rose Bowl 108:18-1:25:12

IU 78 UM 75; Michigan Basketball Postgame Live

Michigan drops its Big Ten opener to to Indiana by three points. 

Michigan vs Bama on Jan.1st & the Three-peat with Jim Scarceilli; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football

Former Wolverine Jim Scarelli provides film analysis following Michigan's win over Iowa in Indy. Scar also talks about the transfer portal, the FSU snub and what Alabama will bring to the table on Jan.1st in the Rose Bowl. 

Breakdown 

​Jim Harbaugh 00:00-30

Open :31-2:18

Portal 2:19-15:12

JJ McCarthy 15:13-19:36

FSU snub 19:37-27:36

Alabama 27:37-40:18

Film Big Ten Title game 40:19-1:24:00

Hail to the Podcast: Michigan is #1

Michigan Football is Big Ten Champions for the third consecutive season, the #1 ranked team in the College Football Playoff, and heading to the Rose Bowl to take on Alabama. Did the committee get it right? What do we think of the matchup? Can Michigan win the National Championship?