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In the Trenches 592 - Ron Bellamy & Fred Jackson

In the Trenches
Published on 6/24/2026
In the Trenches
Published on 6/24/2026
Jon catches up with two longtime Michigan men on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Ron Bellamy begins the show by discussing his new role as Senior Director of Recruiting Relations and reflecting on what it means to be back on the Michigan staff. Then, Assistant Running Backs Coach Fred Jackson stops by around the 14-minute mark. Jackson starts by reacting to the emotions around becoming a grandfather before breaking down his role on the staff and the running backs in the program. [ Transcript ]
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Transfer center Moustapha Thiam is our guest this week on Defend the Block. Thiam discusses his decision to join the Wolverines, his unique basketball journey, and some early impressions of the program. [ Transcript ]
Published on 8/18/2026

Jon and Brian are back for a new season of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer! They react to some of the key storylines during training camp on the return of our "Seven from 77" segment. Then, around the 25-minute mark, defensive end John Henry Daley reflects on his fascinating football journey, details his recovery process from an injury last season, and shares some of his goals for the upcoming season. [ Transcript ]
Published on 8/12/2026

Brian visits with former head coach Dusty May, who details his decision to leave Ann Arbor for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, reflects on last year's run to the national championship, and shares why he believes Michigan will succeed under Mike Boynton Jr. [ Transcript | Watch ]
Published on 8/11/2026

Earlier this week, Michigan announced the final assistant coach for the men's basketball staff, and he joins Brian this week on Defend the Block. Dylan Murphy discusses his decision to accept the role here in Ann Arbor, reflects on his unique journey through the coaching ranks, and shares his early thoughts on the program's culture and roster. [ Transcript ]
Published on 8/4/2026
