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1. Coaches and VibesStarts at 1:00
Some of us would like to continue basking in the glory of the national championship and some (Brian) acknowledge that we must move on and start looking into the next season. There have already been some coaching changes since the last podcast. Wink Martindale's defense isn't that different from the Ravens defense (and it is not the Don Brown defense). Defensive line will still be elite, the big question is depth. Michigan's got too many safeties and not enough corners, move some? It's looking like Greg Scruggs, the Wisconsin defensive line coach, will be coming over. Linebackers coach positions is fuzzy. A lot of Michigan's offensive philosophy was probably coming from Sherrone Moore and Kirk Campbell so having that continuity is huge. Sherrone is helping tremendously at keep the team and culture together.
2. 2024 Offense Part 1Starts at 28:41
Who is the quarterback and what is the philosophy of this offense? Between Kalel Mullings, Donovan Edwards, Semaj Morgan, Colston Loveland, Max Bredeson, and Tyler Morris, there's a lot coming back to play with. How do you pass the ball with Alex Orji at quarterback and what is the run/pass split? If not Alex Orji at quarterback, then who? Even though they turn over the entire offensive line, the backups are upper classmen so it might be a Wisconsin situation where it's just the next line up.
3. Hot Takes and 2024 Offense Part 2Starts at 47:58
Takes hotter than Keisei Tominaga (and that's the only mention of basketball on this podcast). If you want continuity with the offense, do you make Kalel Mullings RB1? How much should Donovan Edwards motion out as a receiver? What are the alternatives at QB if you go with Alex Orji and it doesn't work out? Jayden Denegal is probably the floor and he's Wilton Speight. Making a case for why the offensive line will be good again, ideally Andrew Gentry is the left tackle. Tyler Morris will be a good WR2 (behind whoever they motion out between Donovan Edwards or Colston Loveland).
4. Hockey vs Michigan StateStarts at 1:29:51
Michigan has a sad hockey weekend and gets swept by Michigan State, losing the Iron D. These teams played fairly evenly but Michigan State has a goalie that can bail them out and Michigan doesn't. Michigan needs to be able to out-score their mistakes but they can't right now. Michigan basketball exists, goodbye!
MUSIC:
MGoPodcast 15.8: Come for the Heils, Stay for the Hails
MGoRadio 9.7: The Vast Network
WTKA Roundtable 10/19/2023: Respect for John Hannah
Michigan HockeyCast 6.3: No Mass
MGoPodcast 15.7: The Bossa Nova Vibe
MGoRadio 9.6: That’s Norfleetist
WTKA Roundtable 10/12/2023: Recruit More Buddhists
Michigan HockeyCast 6.2: Out of the Frying Pan
MGoPodcast 15.6: What Does The Finger Say?
MGoRadio 9.5: Gnome Man’s Land
WTKA Roundtable 10/5/2023: So That’s the Excuse
Michigan HockeyCast 6.1: Year of the Na-Czar
MGoPodcast 15.5: Buttery and Sweet
MGoRadio 9.4: Oh Happy Harbaugh
WTKA Roundtable 9/27/2023: Greetings from Sokovia
MGoPodcast 15.4: They’re Not Friends Anymore
MGoRadio 9.3: People Should Roll Gnomes
WTKA Roundtable 9/21/2023: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
MGoPodcast 15.3: The Ledge People
MGoRadio 9.2: The World’s Leading Experts
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