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Michigan Thursday: Time For Michigan's 5-Star QB's to Stand Up

2026-07-30T09:02:08.693-04:00

Today Bryce will take center stage at the Big Ten Media Days. He will be asked a 100 questions on what he is doing to improve this season. The kid was just 18 years old last season, had no QB coach, and a head coach that was completely off the rails. I thought he did pretty well with everything considered. Let us not forget JJ's or even Dante Moore's first year at QB. Both were pretty ugly.

Speaking of JJ, he is in a similar boat that Bryce is in. His first season in the NFL didn't even get started with an injury in his first pre-season game, then last season was full of inconsistencies including more injuries. Minnesota having a terrible offensive line and no running game didn't help either. So Minnesota has brought in former #1 pick Kyler Murray to compete with JJ in camp. Many talking heads have Kyler penciled in as the Game 1 starter, I do not. Nothing fuels JJ more then competition and I expect he has worked his ass off the past 6 months.

So the time is now for both Bryce and JJ. Time to put what you have worked on into action. Time to be the best QB's you can be. If not, you have a Carr and a Murray waiting to step up.

Michigan Football has added another staffer to the recruiting department. Chase Ketterer played at ND and played HS football in Indiana. Welcome Chase and make sure you chase down and sign a bunch of 4 and 5 stars!

NC 4-star LB Ryan Peterson has locked in an official visit for the OK game.

BTN hired Biff. I really like Biff but I hate how he left in January.

Wolverine Wednesday: Patches For Millions Race

2026-07-29T09:00:27.989-04:00

Maybe some of you can relate to this story. How many of you had to go door to door to sell something to raise money for your football/baseball/basketball/soccer team growing up? It was mostly magazine subscriptions and that was a tough sell. Nothing like sending your kids out to cold call so you could play shortstop. True story, not sure what sport it was but I sold light bulbs door to door and that was the easiest sale I ever did. I was sold out quick!

Since athletics departments are now running like semi-pro baseball clubs, the race is on to get jersey patches and big dollars. Two large brands announced deals yesterday. OSU with JP Morgan Chase for $17M a year and then followed by Notre Dame and SoFi for somewhere between $18-$20M per year. I would expect the price tag for Michigan would be $25M per to sew your corporate patch on the most iconic jersey in college sports. The market has been set and now Michigan needs to break it.

It would be nice if one of the Michigan Fortune 500 companies would step up!

Michigan Basketball was led by "Bigs" last season. This season the guards will lead the way. Sure would love a backup point.

Brian Kelly gets at gig with CBS. Please keep him away from Big Ten games please. I feel like he is a Mountain West or PAC 9 type of guy.

LIV Golf cancels its Michigan end of the season Championship in Michigan. That is probably it for the struggling golf league. Ironically, this week is also the last PGA event in Michigan for the Rocket Classic. Thank goodness for Oakland Hills and US Opens. I hear that clubshouse is back up and completed after that devastating fire.

Michigan Tuesday: Jersey Patches and Big Ten Media Days

2026-07-28T09:22:00.373-04:00

The Big Ten Media Days start today which means we will hear nothing but coach speak and how easy Penn State's schedule is this year. It's also a sign that the Wolverines will be playing ball soon!

News breaking this morning is that Ohio State has signed a $17M a year deal with JP Morgan Chase to put their logo on OSU uniforms. I know Michigan fans hate the idea of a corporate logo on a Michigan jersey, but its only a matter of time now. Some could argue that Jordan, Nike, and Adidas are all corporate logos that have been on the jersey for many years. The goal will be to do it with class and not make each player look like a Nascar.

I would like to see the math where Chase can get $17M worth of exposure a year by putting a patch on a jersey. I think corporate sponsorships of stadiums and patches on jerseys are not the best marketing opportunities. I also can see the other side of the argument as OSU (like Michigan) is on TV every week and bring a ton of eye balls to each game. Still $17M for a patch? Anyone want to sponsor a BHB patch? 😀

I hope Warde is not negotiating the Michigan deal.

There is buzz that the Michigan Regents maybe close to finding a new President for U of M. First thing he or she will need to do is hire an AD.

As a reminder, Bryce, Jordan, and Trey Pierce are attending the Big Ten Media Days with Coach Whitt. Michigan is planned to hit the stage on Thursday.

Bryce was on Rich Eisen yesterday, he is working with Jordan Palmer, QB coach this off season on his fundementals: "Overall, just simplifying everything, making everything as simple as possible, easy as possible. That's a simple way to put it," Underwood said. "Overall, just making the game way easier, not doing too much, just being calm, relaxed in a pocket, just football." He is also working on the mental side:"I'd say being mentally stronger," Underwood said. "I feel like last year was more of like, OK, see if I'm physically gifted, and now it's about seeing how mentally strong I can be going throughout the season. Of course, the goal is being 1-0 every single week, but no matter what, being mentally strong every game."

Michigan Monday: Wealthy Warde

2026-07-27T12:37:28.699-04:00

After a $12M investigation, Michigan is removing Warde in the most gentle way possible. They are giving him a 4 month vacation, allowing him to retire/quit, giving him $7M as a walking away bonus, plus retiree health benefits, with tickets and golf benefits. He also can't be an AD at a Big Ten school for the next 2 years. I don't think they have to worry about that!

Michigan spending nearly $20M to remove Warde from his position, is a crazy example of cost mismanagement. I really hope that Open AI IPO goes well. I also hope this closes the book on the roller coaster ride this department has had since he took over. I still can't believe he said he planned to stay at Michigan long term and then days later signed his separation agreement.

Write the check and let's move on.

Speaking of moving on, Sherrone's house is for sale. The quicker he can get out of Ann Arbor the better. Not sure where he can go, due to his legal issues, but best to be out of Washtenaw County as least.

Sounds like the concerts went well this weekend, I now wonder if they should of installed the new turf after this weekend, instead of prior.

When I heard the Duke - Michigan game was getting moved to a baseball stadium, I thought that could be a disaster for fans buying tickets. Glad they killed the game, if it couldn't be played in a real basketball arena.

Michigan Friday: What Lane Said

2026-07-24T09:06:36.251-04:00

There are plenty of good stories in college football as we are just a few weeks away from Fall Camp starting. One is our Wolverines under Coach Whitt another is Lane Kiffin at LSU after jumping from the CFP Ole Miss program.

SEC gets out early on their media days and since ESPN owns the contract and should rename their network to ESECPN covered the event like its the Super Bowl. Lane said as a child he thought there were two people that would never die, his father and Hulk Hogan. Both legends recently passed away.

As a kid in the 80's, I have to agree with that statement.

With Camp right around the corner. Here are some things I'm excited for next season.

A more disciplined better fundamental football team under Coach Whitt.
A 19 year-old QB with a year of experience and an off season of working to get better.
A new defense with talented transfers and returning players.
A new offensive scheme that other Big 10 teams have not seen.
A very talented room of RB's
A very deep true freshmen class

-Duke Michigan Game originally supposed to air on Prime at MSG and then moved to Miami due to Fox saying they own the game, will not be played next season.

-Enjoy Morgan Wallen at the Big House this weekend.

Michigan Thursday: Big House Gets New Turf!

2026-07-23T10:14:20.788-04:00

That is all!

Wolverine Wednesday: LJ Takes His Talents to Miami

2026-07-22T09:25:44.509-04:00

LJ Cason is from Florida and a very loyal player to Dusty. He originally committed to Dusty at FAU and moved with him to Ann Arbor. 2 Years later, he has a National Championship ring, a repaired ACL, and Dusty is in Dallas. Mike Boynton is on a prove it deal and saved most of the roster. LJ was expected to redshirt next season, even though reports were he could play sometime mid-season. If you remember, he delayed his ACL surgery a couple months for the Michigan title run.

Why is LJ the only player to transfer? This is just me guessing but I feel like it's probably close to the truth. With LJ expected to just to rehab next season, the NIL money might not be as big as he expected in Ann Arbor. Miami tampered, offered a big bag for not playing or just 1/2 a season and he jumped back home. Dusty is gone, he is looking at sitting the bench for most of the year, and he is not getting paid what he thinks he is worth. If you follow football recruiting, you can see the Miami has a healthy NIL budget. Basketball was very strong a few years ago and dropped off a cliff. They played better last season with a new young coach and need playmakers. With all those factors, it become and easy decision for LJ to go to South Beach.

The loss to Michigan is a very good player on the rise, but one that wasn't expected to contribute to next season (or very little). Which means this is not a net loss for Coach Boynton because of his prove it deal. College Basketball is just a 1 year window anyway right now.

This does mean Michigan needs another ball handler and I know the coaching staff is open to adding one in the portal still this summer. Getting a solid backup point that can contribute to next season, would be a net add for sure.

Good Luck LJ and we wish all the best on the beach!

Dusty just signed Jett to a 2 way deal. Class move.

Michigan Tuesday: Warde's World

2026-07-21T09:48:55.840-04:00

Today's post is not about what Warde did or didn't do. It's about trying to understand a mindset from a leader of one of the most important Athletic Departments in the country.

Warde is a Michigan Man, he played in Ann Arbor, was educated in Ann Arbor, and has worked as the AD for the last 10 years. In his mind, that gives him some type of pass for being a good leader. In very few situations leaders don't continue in their role when there are systemic problems like this department has had. Yes, I know academia doesn't work like a Fortune 500 company, but it should because it acts like one everyday.

Warde went on the radio a week ago, saying everything in the news was BS, when he 100% knew it wasn't. He might not have reviewed the 20,000 paged report, there is no way he didn't know its conclusion and what a likely departure would mean. Even the response he released to the media was arrogant and continued to miss the point.

Nobody is arguing that Warde didn't do some good things in role. Having 2 National Championship is a historic run but while the tree was producing award winning fruit it was dying inside.

Warde strikes me as a leader that can't read the room and doesn't understand his weakness or his blind spots. With his education, he really should understand that. He has a BA in General Studies, a Masters in Social Work, and an MBA from Ross. If you have an FBI investigation on your watch, that is a problem. When the organization funds a $12M investigation instead of firing you and saving $12M, it's only a matter of time before you need a new role.

Now he is a lame duck AD and even though he is going to do all these good things over the next 4 months, he is done. It would be another waste of money to implement all these changes for just a new person to come in a change it a few short months. It's time to move the page and hire someone that understands how to lead, has a business leadership background, and understands the 2026 athletics landscape.

Today, I announce my candidacy for AD 2027! 😀 Just kidding. Maybe we just hire Open AI and have them create us a AI AD. 😃

ESPN is laying off a ton of talent this week. Already gone are Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech, and NFL Reporter Tom Pelissero. Both Ryan and Karl were on the air yesterday.

Michigan Monday: All Yax Does Is Win Championships

2026-07-20T09:32:18.322-04:00

Ok, nobody ever remembers who win the NBA Summer League Championship. I even saw one in person like 5 years ago when I was in Vegas for a work conference. I have no idea who even won that game.

Last night Yax and the Golden State Summer League team won the Summer League over Boozer and the Memphis Grizzlies. Yax finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 3 turnovers while shooting 9 of 18 from the field and 2 of 6 from 3. This performance wrapped by a strong summer league by the former Wolverine who averaged 13.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 2 turnovers.

As we expected, Yax looks like he is ready to contribute to Warriors next season, no matter what LeBron decides.

For you golf fans, the Open was interesting, I feel bad for Sam "Rug" Burns. He keeps getting so close, if he just shoots even par yesterday he is the champ. You have to applaud Fox for making a birdie on 18 the hardest hole on the course.

Breaking news: Warde is out at the end of the year and report is expected to be released today which seems to shine a negative light on the athletics department. More to come as the news breaks today.

Michigan Thursday: Congrats to Jim Abbott

2026-07-16T09:18:09.038-04:00

Jim Abbott is a Michigan legend and one of the most elite athletes you will ever see. He was not only an All American Pitcher for Michigan but a very good MLB pitcher and he did it all with just one hand. Jim also won the James E. Sullivan award in 1987 awarded to the nation's the top ameutur athlete.

Last night, ESPN did not let us forget the greatness of Jim Abbott and awarded him the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. A well deserved honor for a truly great Michigan Man!

Is today the day we say goodbye to Warde? The Regents are supposed to meet today. The Free Press requested the report and summary of findings. U of M has denied the request. There are also reports that Michigan does not intend to release any information from the report this week.

Wolverine Wednesday: Warde's World

2026-07-15T09:56:48.568-04:00

Warde decided to go on the radio to do what he always does. Which is deflect and try to prove to everyone that he has done a tremendous job as AD the last 10 years. It would be interesting project for someone with a ton of time to do an Excel worksheet with one column of Warde's successes and the other side with his high profile issues he has had over those 10 years.

I think the failure side would greatly outweigh the successes. Yes, 2 National Championships are a big deal but he had some outrangouss issues under is watch.

Let's summarize what he said on the radio:

He is proud of what he accomplished over 10 years
The reports of his demise are not true and leaked to the press by people who don't want him in this role. The social media reports of his firing is "nonsense"
He deflected the question on active buyout conversations
He hasn't seen the investigation results or been briefed on what they included
There is going to be advertising in the Big House moving forward

The best thing for Warde and Michigan is to figure out a buyout and move on. He is not a leader and is either not understanding the situation or flat out lying to all Michigan fans. Either way its horrifically wrong. His firing or leaving is way overdue and the longer he stays in the role the worse its going to be the Michigan Athletics Department. It's time for the Regents and Michigan's President to step up and do the right thing.

The WSJ is reporting is that Warde told Sherrone not to travel with his assistant in 2024. We know the relationship went back to 2022 and that there were plenty of "rumors. Warde went ahead anyway and hired a guy with no head coaching experience and rumor mill of problems as Michigan's next head coach coming off a National Championship. Worst possible move and he should lose this job just over that.

Luckily there is World Cup on today and the British Open on deck, or this would be the worst day in sports. You can always tell the worst day in sports every year because the ESPY's are on.

Michigan Tuesday: LJ Heads Out of Town

2026-07-14T09:33:18.057-04:00

Well, Mike Boynton almost did it, he almost saved the entire roster but LJ Cason the future star of the program decided to take his injury year and future years to play somewhere else. The strong rumor is Miami where they have a new young head coach and LJ can be closer to home.

This is a loss for the program but not so much for Boyton who is on a 2 year prove it contract. LJ was expected to miss all of next season rehabbing from his ACL injury. Recent reports (before Dusty left) maybe had him joining the team midyear. There was even a video late last week of LJ working out with the team.

My guess is Miami dropped a bag of cash on LJ to miss most of the year and to continue his playing career. An offer Michigan probably didn't match due to him spending most of the year in the trainers room. LJ was also very loyal to Dusty and maybe also needed a fresh start after he left.

Warde is on the radio with Sam Webb this morning to discuss his future as Michigan's AD. Here are a few quotes from a guy that is completely missing the point: “Don’t believe everything out there. … I think I’ve been fired by social media three time. It’s nonsense. It affects my staff and my family." ---- “people who don’t want me here” are leaking info to the media that his job is in jeopardy. "People with zero knowledge of what’s going on are talking about things are happening. I wish we got to the point in society where people put their names to things." On him being in buyout conversations: "I've had several conversations over the last 6 or 7 months about the future and things that have happened, different opportunities and different ways it could go." He says he's not certain about what the future holds for him but feels "confident" in the work he's done at Michigan over his tenure as Athletic Director.

As we have spoken before, there are all types of leaders. The ones that don't understand the environment or the issues is the worst type. They think they have done a great job as the organization is burning around them. I guess we will see what the Regents do, but this is unbelievable take by a guy that just had a $11M investigation done on his watch. I wouldn't hire this guy to lead a lemonade stand.

With all the news lately, I forgot to include an important commitment from last weekend (thanks to BHB reader Jon!). We welcome Lincoln Mageo to the 2027 class! Lincoln is a 6'4 280 pound interior OL from Oceanside CA. He had offers from the likes of AZ, Utah, Ohio State, Texas, CAL, USC, UCLA and many more. This is a great win for the new Michigan staff and a player many programs wanted late in the 2027 cycle!

Michigan Monday: Warde of The State

2026-07-13T09:25:20.849-04:00

I really don't understand how Universities are run. They should be run like a Fortune 500 business, but they aren't With the new environment in college athletics, the Athletics Department at a minimum needs to. Warde has been a complete failure in his role and never should've been in it long term. Sure, on the surface it looked like a decent hire, former Michigan Football Player and UConn AD. I think we found out quickly that UConn is not U of M.

Some of you may have read the top paragraph and disagree with the "complete failure" narrative. Michigan did win 2 National Championships on Warde's watch. Your organization can be successful despite of you or because of you. Michigan Football and Basketball were run by great coaches that built a great roster. Sure Warde approved some things, but I believe his input was minimal on what Dusty and Jim was doing.

Warde has been failing up for many years, way too many years. As John U Bacon said today, he has had reliable sources tell him many times that Warde was out, just for the environment to change on a dime and he stayed. So much so Michigan had to hire a law firm to do a $11M investigation into the athletics department. If this was a Fortune 500 company, I can tell you two things, they know for a fact that Law Firms love billable hours and you don't need to spend $11M to fire someone. Big waste of time and money by the Regents and U of M.

Breaking news last night was that the Regents are meeting on Thursday, and are expected to buy out Warde and release the investigation findings. This is the investigation that was supposed to be completed in January. It's now July. What is taking so long, are you waiting for another coach to head to the professional level?

Warde did do some good things while at Michigan. He hired Dusty and then lost Dusty after winning the National Title. Also the hiring of Coach Whitt seems to be a solid one. He lost Coach B and he lost Harbaugh all to the NBA or NFL. He also hired a football coach, with no head coaching experience and a boat load of rumors of bad behavior. It will be his last straw in a mountain of last straws. I wonder where we would be as a program if Warde had picked Jesse Minter? I wonder what Jesse is doing these days? I'm sure he didn't replace a Harbaugh in the NFL.

Warde in an interview earlier this year, stated he felt betrayed by Sherrone. I guess Sherrone must of hired himself, didn't do any research on hiring himself, ignored all the terrible rumors about himself, and gave himself one of biggest jobs in all of sports without any experience. Warde, Michigan fans have felt betrayed by YOU!

My question to the regents is, why did it take so long? There is a long track record of terrible things happening on his watch. NCAA Violations, FBI investigations, Netflix documentaries, the list goes on and on like a bad novel. Did you let the two banners fool you? Why did it take a $11M investigation?

Michigan doesn't need anymore bad press and the firing of Warde won't amount to much. The investigation results will. We knew it was only a matter of time before someone would file a Freedom of Information Act for the results, Sherrone's accuser's legal team was the first to do so.

Iconically, Warde found himself in the same situation that he was in just in a few short years ago with the football team, when Dusty unexpectedly jumped to the NBA. Mike Boynton seems like a solid person and coach. He does have head coaching experience, even though it was a rough ride at OK State. The only situation Mike would find himself as the head coach of Michigan with a brand new 2 year contract, is the situation he finds himself today. That is not a reassuring fact to the Michigan Fan base. What is reassuring is that Mike has been able to return the entire roster and will take a run at a trip to Detroit next season. His two year deal is really a make it or break it deal next season. If he pulls a .500 year, Michigan will be looking to replace him quickly.

Update: Reached for comment Monday, Warde Manuel told @YahooSports, “The president and I have had several great conversations over the past couple of days. There are no plans for me not to continue to be the athletic director for the near future.”

So now what?

I expect the investigation report is ugly and will be bad for U of M. There is a reason they have been sitting on this thing for months, I expect a rough one. (I don't have any inside info, just telling you what my gut says).

Warde and his trade marked quarter zip and sports coat will move on and probably out of Ann Arbor. Maybe the CFP Committee wants to bring him back on? What a tone deaf organization that is.

Michigan will immediately start a search for a new Athletics Department leader. With such a strong business school, it would seem there should be many qualified candidates who have experience running an organization at a high-level. Don't look at current AD's look at business leaders (Yes, I'm aware that Bill Martin and David Brandon didn't work out, but James Hackett was probably the best interim leader the department has had since Don Canham)

Finally, after this week we can put this all behind us. The waters will be rough this week but this Michigan Ship is unsinkable!

Michigan Friday: Yax vs. Rez

2026-07-10T09:57:37.366-04:00

Last night Yax faced Rez in a summer league game. Both former Wolverines played well Yax scored 21 and Rez had an impressive 27 points. Golden State got the win. The bond of the former Wolverines is still strong and they had fun interviewing each other after the game. They also appeared on SportsCenter together. Even Rodney Gayle had a good game last night for the Pistons and scored 10 points.

McDonald's All American and True Freshman Quinn Costello has re-confirmed with Michigan. The only player not to publicly re-commit is star LJ Cason. Which is a bit concerning as he rehabs from his ACL injury.

Scottie is going to miss the cut at the Scottish Open for the first time in 78 events.

Michigan Football seems to be sending out bulk offers for the 2028 class right now!

Michigan Thursday: News and Notes

2026-07-09T09:02:26.637-04:00

Michigan's General Council Tim Lynch is changing jobs and moving to Stanford.

In a strange stat, Utah hasn't had a QB drafted since 2005 when Alex Smith went #1. That won't be the case for Coach Whitt at Michigan.

Sherrone's accuser is suing Michigan for Freedom of Information Act on not releasing the finding of the investigation.

Michigan is in a tight recruiting battle for 2027 four-star OL Lincoln Mageo

Michigan commit Ifeanyi Emedobi who is new to football learned the game from playing Madden.

Wolverine Wednesday: With Chris Johnson's News - Let's Not Forget About Thomas Gordon

2026-07-08T11:27:36.778-04:00

Chris Johnson used to be the fastest man in the NFL, he went on National TV to say through a computer that now he has ALS. The Ice Bucket Challenge has comeback to raise money for this awful disease. Let's us now not forget one of our own, former Wolverine and Michigan Man Thomas Gordon was diagnosed with ALS in 2023. If you can help, here is his go fund me link. He needs $300K and has raised $38K to date. Let's rally and take care of one of our own!

Dusty went on a local Dallas TV station to state what we already know. He didn't like the day-to-day in college basketball because it became less about coaching basketball.

I'm excited to see what Carter Meadows can do next season!

Caris LeVert is on the move again and was traded from to the Pistons to the Bucks.

Michigan Tuesday: Big out of the Kitchen

2026-07-07T08:45:53.989-04:00

Michigan Football was in early on Muskegon's Recarder Kitchen. So early he committed to the former coaching staff on 11/30/2025. Recarder has re-committed to the new staff and is set up for a big year at Muskegon. In fact, he looks like he could be ready to play on Saturday's in the Big House right now. I think he is a bit bigger then his recruiting profile of 6'6 240 pounds states.

Take a look at recent photo from a trip to A2:

That's a big man right there and I would be nervous if my team is facing him in high school this Fall.

Mara continues to impress in the Summer League and even had the #5 Top Plays last night on SportsCenter.

Elliot Cadeau is playing for Team Sweden and headed to the Second Round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers.

This just doesn't look right:

Michigan Monday: A One Year Business

2026-07-06T12:14:16.960-04:00

I have to stop thinking about College Basketball like I do College Football. With football if you can keep a guy happy on the roster you have him for at least 3 years. In those years, you can develop a high school star into an NFL prospect.

College Basketball is different as kids can jump to the NBA whenever they have the opportunity and so can your coach. Michigan just won a National Championship and the roster outside of McKinney will be completely different. I'm not sold on Mike Boynton being a head coach, outside of recruiting Cade Cunningham he was a .500 coach at best with one trip to the NCAA. That doesn't mean he isn't a good coach and a great recruiter. He has managed to keep this roster together after Dusty's wind sent him to Dallas.

Over the holiday weekend Mike re-secured the following: TN transfer J.P. Estrella, LSU Transfer Jalen Reed, True Freshman Lincoln Crosby, Joseph Hartman and 5-star and potential starter Brandon McCoy. That is some great work out of Mike!

Is Mike the long term answer at head coach for Michigan? I lean probably no. I would prefer the St. Louis guy but I'm willing to keep an open mind this season and see what this squad has. He has done an A+ job already! Like I said, this is a one year business and this is the team we got for a trip to Detroit next winter.

Gary Sheffield's son has committed to Michigan Baseball. I hope Noah has dad's power.

There are 12 former Michigan Basketball Players playing in the Summer League right now. Including, Will Tschetter who has been playing in Australia but was signed by the Trail Blazers for the summer league.

Michigan Thursday: I'm the Villain Now!

2026-07-02T08:28:44.720-04:00

When you live in Ohio and commit to the Wolverines, your different. First off, your a world class athlete and student looking for your next challenge. Sure its easy to go to CBus take virtual classes and be there to play football not school. That is not the student athlete we want in Ann Arbor.

When your Monsanna Torbert Jr. you live in Cincinnati and your final 3 are the last 3 National Champions: Michigan, OSU, and IU. The easy decision is Ohio State a couple hours up the road or even Indiana a couple hours to the West. But Monsanna picked Michigan a school 3 hours North. Then during his commitment ceremony he drops on everyone, "I'm the villain now!". I think I might already love this kid!

Torbert is a 2027 4 star 5'11 175 pounded CB out of Cincinnati Princeton. He had a ton of offers from the likes of the aforementioned including Auburn, Texas, Alabama, UK, Oklahoma, ND, FSU, Wisconsin, and many more.

Welcome Monsanna!

Dobson as expected picked South Carolina who went all in on the 5-star CB!

Unless something big happens, this is the last post of the week! Enjoy the holiday weekend and Go USA!

Wolverine Wednesday: Welcomes July

2026-07-01T10:39:27.193-04:00

Welcome to July 1st with the guy that made the #1 jersey special! AC Sparks Michigan! Anthony Carter!

Michigan Basketball got a big re-commitment last night when 7'2 Moustapha Thiam decided to say with the Wolverines. The big man averaged nearly 13 points and 7 boards per game for Cincinnati last season.

Two highly ranked CB targets announce today: 4-star Monsanna Torbert 👀 and 5-star Joshua Dobson??? Fingers crossed for a both but probably 1/2.

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day, he collects another $1.2M from the Mets and will until 2035!

The Pistons added a popular beverage today in John Collins

Michigan Tuesday: Wiping The Dust from my Eyes

2026-06-30T09:48:55.585-04:00

It took me a minute to figure out the Dusty to Dallas Mavs situation and how it all came together. I now believe I have pieced together the story like a famous bad TV detective.

So I present the evidence to Big House Blog Jury for your judgement:

Evidence #1:

Dusty wins the National Championship flies home with the team the next day and ends up having to go right into the office due to the transfer portal opening.

Evidence #2:

Since winning a Ring, Dusty has been working and non-stop recruiting. No vacation or time off. There are reports he was even recruiting the Monday morning he took the Dallas job.

Evidence #3:

NIL Juke out: The top player in the portal Juke Harris committed to Dusty 2 or 3 times verbally. Only for Juke and his agent to take a higher offer from Tennessee. If you remember Yax came to Michigan when he had much bigger offers from the likes of UK, many suggest as high as double the Michigan offer. NIL and situations like the one above, made his job less about coaching and more about being a GM.

Evidence #4:

Michigan had an offer on Dusty's desk for weeks to make him the highest paid college basketball coach. He didn't sign and was sending signals to the NBA. In fact, if Steve Kerr didn't come back he was probably headed for Golden State. (per Brian Windhorst ESPN)

Evidence #5:

Dallas made him an offer that was hard to turn down: Big salary, being able to coach Cooper Flagg, and draft one of his former players. If he fails or doesn't like the NBA, he of course has a soft landing back in college ball. That is one time special offer.

Evidence #6:

This is pure speculation, he could give his friend at St. Louis Josh Schertz a promotion to be Michigan Head Basketball Coach. (If Warde is thinking clearly)

The defensive Michigan Fans rest your honor.

So this wasn't Warde's fault but it still happened under his watch. He should've known when Dusty didn't sign his contract right away, something was up and should've paid off his beach house like Alabama did when Saban was flirting with Texas.

You know how I feel about Michigan taking commitments from guys heading a 2-year mission. I believe they are useless and rarely workout. Here is a similar example that worked out in Michigan's favor. Weston Port was a 3 Star LB recruit out of California in the 2025 class and committed to UCLA. Both Michigan and UCLA are different programs now and Weston is ready to enroll in January when his mission trip to Spain completes. He picked Michigan on Monday over many new offers. This reminds me of the Andrew Gentry situation and how he ended up in A2. Welcome Weston and this should close out the LB class for the 2027 class for the Wolverines.

The buzz on 2 Michigan Freshmen that are expected to see the field early and often are of course: Savion Hiter and DT Titan Davis.

Another bad sign for the Big Ten and college football. Wisconsin will wear a Culvers jersey patch this year.

Michigan Monday: Hopes for a Better Week

2026-06-29T09:30:18.826-04:00

Last week was very surreal for us Michigan Basketball fans. In a shocking development, we lost the best coach in College Basketball and 3 players to the NBA Lottery the next day. I'm happy for all of them advancing their careers and making more money, but it still hurts. I want to move my focus to Football and the excitement of a new coach and new season, but with it being late June/early July, I just feel a bit stuck in my feels.

Michigan was a finalist for two recruits this weekend, one went to Tennessee and the other went to A&M. We wish both of them luck at those schools.

In terrible news former NFL RB Chris Johnson says he has been diagnosed with ALS.

Michigan Friday: Says Hello Again and Hello for the First Time

2026-06-26T08:19:57.521-04:00

With Dusty gone to Dallas, Michigan's 2026-27 roster is a bit up in the air. McKenney said he is back and now Cadeau is back as well. That takes care of the starting guards, now we need the big men to re-commit!

The newest Hello is 2027 4-star LB Frederrick Ford (that is not a mistype he has an extra r in his first name) from Mississippi. Fred is 6'4 203 pounds and had offers from the likes of Ole Miss, Miss State, FSU, Tenn, LSU, Cincy, and others. Getting players out of Mississippi is no easy task! Welcome Fred, I hope your built Ford tough! 😀

2027 4 star DB Marcus Jones will make his decision today between UM, UNC, UT, and Ole Miss.

Me just venting for a second. I don't understand Baseball owners giving guys 15 year contracts and I don't understand NBA owners continue to pay guys with big names that are always hurt and rarely play. If I'm the Pistons I have no interest at all in Kawhi. The last time he was healthy Steve Fisher was his head coach.

Michigan Thursday: Wolverine News and Notes

2026-06-25T09:03:41.082-04:00

Nimari Burnett has signed an exhibit 10 contract with Toronto. Show them your game Nimari!

Roddy Gayle calls Mike B the perfect fit. Update: Speaking of Roddy, he signed a Summer League deal with the Pistons. Show them your game Roddy!

Jordan Marshall, Trey Pierce and Bryce will represent UM at Big 10 Media Days.

Former Michigan guard Tre Donaldson has agreed to a 2 way with the Heat

Utah has flipped their gear from UA to adidas with a new 7 year deal which will begin in 2027

Michigan has offered LB Cade Haug who just decommitted from Texas

A rule that should've been changed a long time ago, the FBS oversight committee has introduced a proposal that would allow joint practices with another program in the Spring.

Joey Bosa might be near retirement, this is the final reminder that Brady Hoke turned him down when he wanted to come to Michigan. 😑

Wolverine Wednesday: Get's 3 Lottery Tickets

2026-06-24T08:40:39.053-04:00

First off Scott Bell wins the Internet last night:

If you had told me a month ago that Morez Johnson would be playing for Dusty May in 2026-2027, I’d be doing cartwheels.
— Scott Bell (@sbell021) June 24, 2026

I'm not mad at Dusty for making more money, I'm just still in shock. It just doesn't seem real. I'm more in shock of him leaving for Dallas, then I was in the team winning the National Championship. Which feels like a very strange emotion to me.

Dusty pulled one superstar and two bench players out of the portal this time last year and turned them into National Champions and now NBA Draft Lottery picks.

Morez Johnson Jr. who was 50/50 on returning to Michigan gets picked #9 and is the first Wolverine off the board. He also gets to reunite with Dusty as Michigan Mavs. With Dusty being in role only hours, I can only imagine the Mavs must have had Rez on the board for some time.

Then as predicted by everyone even after the UConn win, Yaz goes to Golden State at #11 to play with Curry. Here is a little tip, watch out for Draymond he is known for sucker punching former Wolverines.

Then Mara is picked right after at #12 to OKC, where this might be a clear sign of the end of Chet's time in Oklahoma City.

What a night for the former Wolverines! Yes, even Dusty. It still hurts coach.

The NFL said "no thanks" to Sorsby and has pretty much blocked him from playing football next year. They will not have a Supplemental Draft this year.

Former Wolverine Tarris Reed Jr. also goes in Round 1 to the Spurs at 26.

Michigan OL coach Jim Harding had the line over for a pool party. Check out the size of incoming Freshman Lee! (second from the left)