Defend the Block 391 - Jalen Reed
Defend the Block
Published on 7/7/2026
Defend the Block
Published on 7/7/2026
Get to know a new member of Michigan men's basketball this week, as Brian visits with LSU transfer forward Jalen Reed. Reed reflects on his decision to commit to Michigan, details his challenging injury issues in recent seasons, and describes some of the key elements of his game. [ Transcript ]
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The Wolverines earned a road win at Rutgers on Saturday. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller share their initial takeaways. Then, we head into the Michigan locker room around the 17:45 mark and hear from Head Coach Kyle Whittingham and five players: Tommy Carr, Andrew Marsh, Chris Bracy, Benny Patterson, and Enow Etta.
Published on 10/31/2026
Jon Jansen gets you ready for Michigan's road trip to New Jersey with his Keys to the Game for offense, defense, and special teams. Then, he shares his weekly Locker Room Speech on this preview edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. [ Transcript ]
Published on 10/29/2026
Brian begins the episode with a recap of the week that was in Michigan Athletics, including a memorable hockey win over Western Michigan and critical matchups with Ohio State for both women's soccer and field hockey. Then, Brian visits with softball legend Sierra Romero, who was part of the 2026 Michigan Athletics Hall of Honor class. Romero reflects on the Hall of Honor weekend, shares some memories from her playing career in Ann Arbor, and discusses what she has done since leaving campus for the game of softball. [ Transcript ]
Published on 10/29/2026
During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon addresses the Wolverines' offensive struggles, breaks down the secondary's success against Indiana, and reacts to college football's biggest stories. At the end of the show, he catches up with defensive back Mason Curtis, who details the defense's strong showing against the Hoosiers, his reaction to Zeke Berry's interception, and the opportunity ahead this weekend and beyond. [ Transcript ]
Published on 10/28/2026
