Radio recap (7/15): Michigan's WR usage, recruiting developments, realignment and more
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We’re at the midway point of July and the midway point of my Big Ten positional preview series. But before I get the defensive side of the ball rolling with my Big Ten defensive line preview on Tuesday, I’m taking today to share audio from my radio appearance over at The Michigan Insider with Sam Webb and Ira Weintraub on Sports Talk 1050 WTKA The Ticket in Ann Arbor.
As a reminder, here’s the July schedule for all positional previews (along with links to parts of the preview that have already been published — all available for premium subscribers):
Tuesday, July 2: QBs (read here)
Friday, July 5: RBs (read here)
Tuesday, July 9: WR/TEs (read here)
Friday, July 12: OL (read here)
Tuesday, July 16: DL
Friday, July 19: LBs
Tuesday, July 23: DBs
Friday, July 26: Special teams
Tuesday, July 30: Full Big Ten preview
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And here are the highlights from this morning’s radio appearance, including a timestamped guide of what was discussed when. And if you’re a premium subscriber, be sure to swing on by this Thursday to participate in our next subscriber Q&A, where I’ll answer any questions you may have.
Listen (July 15)
Topic guide
0:00-1:00: Intro
1:00-3:00: On Michigan’s latest win on the recruiting trail, beating LSU for a Louisiana-based WR
3:00-7:15: How encouraging Michigan’s uptick in WR recruiting has been, particularly given Michigan’s WR usage in recent years. And how that usage can change going forward
7:15-11:15: How the WR position is shaping up for the 2024 season and how Michigan fits into that mix
11:15-15:30: On the possibility of Florida State and Clemson joining the Big 12, how much I believe those rumors
15:30-18:00: On which school brings more value to the Big Ten: Florida State or Clemson
18:00-close: Wrapping things up