ESPN's resident SEC expert Paul Finebaum joins Hail Yes to discuss the upcoming Rose Bowl showdown between Michigan and Alabama. Amongst other things, Finebaum, who has been a well-known critic of Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh, said he would be surprised if the coach was still with the Wolverines after this season with all of the "baggage" that has built up over his tenure.

Plus, Tony and Rainer ask Finebaum which quarterback he'd rather have in the matchup, who he thinks will win, and much more ahead of the game on New Year's Day. 

Read all about the Michigan Wolverines, including some great pieces by Tony,Rainer, and Shawn by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

ESPN's resident SEC expert Paul Finebaum joins Hail Yes to discuss the upcoming Rose Bowl showdown between Michigan and Alabama. Amongst other things, Finebaum, who has been a well-known critic of Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh, said he would be surprised if the coach was still with the Wolverines after this season with all of the "baggage" that has built up over his tenure.
Plus, Tony and Rainer ask Finebaum which quarterback he'd rather have in the matchup, who he thinks will win, and much more ahead of the game on New Year's Day. 
Read all about the <a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/wolverines/">Michigan Wolverines</a>, including some great pieces by <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/9460771002/tony-garcia/">Tony,</a> <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/2684125001/rainer-sabin/">Rainer</a>, and <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/2646295001/shawn-windsor/">Shawn</a> by heading to our website at <a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/">freep.com/sports.</a>

Hosted by Tony Garcia and Rainer Sabin of the Detroit Free Press. “Hail, Yes!” can be found a couple of times a week, including every Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Michigan Wolverines. Tony, the U-M sports beat writer, and Rainer, the Big Ten insider, get a chance to talk to the main characters in Ann Arbor weekly and provide their insights and analysis for all the big games, news and events. “Hail, Yes!” is your go-to Wolverines podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team.

Hosted by Tony Garcia and Rainer Sabin of the Detroit Free Press. “Hail, Yes!” can be found a couple of times a week, including every Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Michigan Wolverines. Tony, the U-M sports beat writer, and Rainer, the Big Ten insider, get a chance to talk to the main characters in Ann Arbor weekly and provide their insights and analysis for all the big games, news and events. “Hail, Yes!” is your go-to Wolverines podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team.

Hail Yes! A Detroit Free Press Podcast About University of Michigan Sports

ESPN's Paul Finebaum joins the show to talk Michigan vs. Alabama, Jim Harbaugh and more

Michigan football has hit its second bye week, and at 5-5, it's the perfect time to look at the Wolverines' season from a big-picture view. The guys open the show by talking about the underwhelming season from the coaching staff – top to bottom – and what shakeups could be in order. Then, Tony, Rainer and Andrew have a spirited debate about who is ultimately at fault for Michigan's disastrous season, and whether Sherrone Moore or Jim Harbaugh deserves more blame.

After the break, the guys discuss the groundswell of rumors and noise surrounding Belleville quarterback Bryce Underwood and whether the nation's top recruit will flip from LSU to Michigan. Is going all-out on Underwood the right move? And what is the likelihood that the Wolverines actually land the superstar recruit? Then, the crew makes its picks for the college games across the nation this week, and briefly discusses the Michigan basketball squad and what to make of its start.

<a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/wolverines/" aria-label="Link Michigan football">Michigan football</a> has hit its second bye week, and at 5-5, it's the perfect time to look at the Wolverines' season from a big-picture view. The guys open the show by talking about the underwhelming season from the coaching staff – top to bottom – and what shakeups could be in order. Then, Tony, Rainer and Andrew have a spirited debate about who is ultimately at fault for Michigan's disastrous season, and whether Sherrone Moore or Jim Harbaugh deserves more blame.
After the break, the guys discuss the groundswell of rumors and noise surrounding <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/11/09/bryce-underwood-full-skills-on-display-in-playoff-win-over-saline/76130222007/" aria-label="Link Belleville quarterback Bryce Underwood">Belleville quarterback Bryce Underwood</a> and whether the nation's top recruit will flip from LSU to Michigan. Is going all-out on Underwood the right move? And what is the likelihood that the Wolverines actually land the superstar recruit? Then, the crew makes its picks for the college games across the nation this week, and briefly discusses the Michigan basketball squad and what to make of its start.

Who's to blame for Michigan football's season? And can the Wolverines land Bryce Underwood?

It's not everyday that we'd start a show in November talking about basketball over football, but that's just how impressive Michigan basketball was in its first game under Dusty May. The Wolverines smashed Cleveland State, 101-53, in their season opener and looked efficient and smooth while doing so. The biggest star of the day was Yale transfer Danny Wolf, and Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing how impressive Wolf was, how real this Michigan performance was and if it's too early to get (really) excited about this year's Michigan basketball squad.

Then after the break, the guys look back on Michigan football's tough loss to Oregon, and if the Wolverines stand any chance against an Indiana squad that suddenly looks like a buzz saw. And last but not least, Andrew joins the guys to make predictions for Michigan's game on the road at Indiana, plus the other biggest games around the country.

Read all about the Michigan Wolverines, including some great pieces by Tony and Rainer, by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

It's not everyday that we'd start a show in November talking about basketball over football, but that's just how impressive <a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/wolverines/" aria-label="Link Michigan basketball">Michigan basketball</a> was in its first game under Dusty May. The Wolverines smashed Cleveland State, 101-53, in their season opener and looked efficient and smooth while doing so. The biggest star of the day was Yale transfer Danny Wolf, and Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing how impressive Wolf was, how real this Michigan performance was and if it's too early to get (really) excited about this year's Michigan basketball squad.
Then after the break, the guys look back on Michigan football's tough loss to Oregon, and if the Wolverines stand any chance against an Indiana squad that suddenly looks like a buzz saw. And last but not least, Andrew joins the guys to make predictions for Michigan's game on the road at Indiana, plus the other biggest games around the country.
Read all about the Michigan Wolverines, including some great pieces by Tony and Rainer, by heading to our website at <a href="http://freep.com/sports">freep.com/sports</a>.

Is Michigan basketball THAT good? Plus Indiana football preview

Tony and Rainer are back after Michigan's big win over a surging Michigan State team, but of course the game was overshadowed by the antics on the field after. The guys share their thoughts on the fight, what to make of it and what it means going forward. Plus, how Michigan was able to knock off MSU despite getting dominated in time or possession. 
Then after the break, Tony and Rainer preview the matchup with top-ranked Oregon and whether or not the Wolverines can pull out another big win. 
And last but not least, Andrew joins the guys to make predictions for the Michigan vs. Oregon game and some other big matchups around the country.

Read all about the Michigan Wolverines, including some great pieces by Tony and Rainer, by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

Tony and Rainer are back after Michigan's big win over a surging Michigan State team, but of course the game was overshadowed by the antics on the field after. The guys share their thoughts on the fight, what to make of it and what it means going forward. Plus, how Michigan was able to knock off MSU despite getting dominated in time or possession.  Then after the break, Tony and Rainer preview the matchup with top-ranked Oregon and whether or not the Wolverines can pull out another big win.  And last but not least, Andrew joins the guys to make predictions for the Michigan vs. Oregon game and some other big matchups around the country.
Read all about the Michigan Wolverines, including some great pieces by Tony and Rainer, by heading to our website at <a href="http://freep.com/sports">freep.com/sports</a>.

ESPN's Paul Finebaum joins the show to talk Michigan vs. Alabama, Jim Harbaugh and more

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