We could all see it coming from a mile away, but over the course of the NFL combine, J.J. McCarthy became THE story. First, he was a certain first-round talent. Then, some mock drafts had him as a top-10 pick. Before you knew it, ESPN's Louis Riddick said an executive told him he'd be in the top 5. 

So we thought now is the time to plant your flag: Rainer and Tony both watched every snap McCarthy took over the last two seasons. Do they think he'll be a good NFL quarterback? 

Tune in to find out. 

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

We could all see it coming from a mile away, but over the course of the NFL combine, J.J. McCarthy became THE story. First, he was a certain first-round talent. Then, some mock drafts had him as a top-10 pick. Before you knew it, ESPN's Louis Riddick said an executive told him he'd be in the top 5. 
So we thought now is the time to plant your flag: Rainer and Tony both watched every snap McCarthy took over the last two seasons. Do they think he'll be a good NFL quarterback? 
Tune in to find out. 
Read all about the <a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/wolverines/" data-loopstyle="linkonly">Michigan Wolverines</a>, including some great pieces by <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/9460771002/tony-garcia/" data-loopstyle="linkonly">Tony</a> and <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/2684125001/rainer-sabin/" data-loopstyle="linkonly">Rainer,</a> by heading to our website at <a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/" data-loopstyle="linkonly">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

Hosted by Andrew Birkle and Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press, “Hail, Yes!” can be found weekly 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 Andrew, an assistant sports editor for the Freep, 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 Andrew Birkle and Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press, &ldquo;Hail, Yes!&rdquo; can be found weekly 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 Andrew, an assistant sports editor for the Freep, 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. &ldquo;Hail, Yes!&rdquo; is your go-to Wolverines podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team.

Plant your flag: Will J.J. McCarthy be a successful NFL quarterback?

It's safe to say that Michigan football had a tumultuous start to the offseason after losing to Ohio State, but since new coach Kyle Whittingham was introduced on Dec. 28 things have actually ... started to calm down. It's a sign of the competency that Whittingham was brought to Michigan for. Yes, the Wolverines have had some attrition via the transfer portal and declarations for the NFL draft, but overall, Michigan has held onto many of its most important players while adding some key talent from Whittingham's former team among other portal commits. Andrew and Tony open the show by discussing the last few weeks for Michigan, and Tony names the five portal additions and subtractions that Michigan fans should know. 

Then after the break, the guys discuss Michigan basketball finally coming back to Earth with its first loss of the season to Wisconsin and preview the Wolverines' trip to the West Coast for games against Washington and Oregon. 

Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports. 

It's safe to say that <a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/wolverines/">Michigan football</a> had a tumultuous start to the offseason after losing to Ohio State, but since new coach Kyle Whittingham was introduced on Dec. 28 things have actually ... started to calm down. It's a sign of the competency that Whittingham was brought to Michigan for. Yes, the Wolverines have had some attrition via the transfer portal and declarations for the NFL draft, but overall, Michigan has held onto many of its most important players while adding some key talent from Whittingham's former team among other portal commits. Andrew and Tony open the show by discussing the last few weeks for Michigan, and Tony names the five portal additions and subtractions that Michigan fans should know.&nbsp;
Then after the break, the guys discuss Michigan basketball finally coming back to Earth with its first loss of the season to Wisconsin and preview the Wolverines' trip to the West Coast for games against Washington and Oregon.&nbsp;
Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at&nbsp;<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffreep.com%2Fsports&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRHChan%40freepress.com%7Cea32a0f6f28943f8a74f08ddd9f514e1%7Cbc924c8d3e164e88bf26d7fcfb14f2d5%7C0%7C0%7C638906368818399870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=aJnu4YKCVIXE15fE%2BueVYw6PR1wu6WBCALXWyNTREVY%3D&amp;reserved=0" aria-label="Link freep.com/sports">freep.com/sports</a>.&nbsp;

Kyle Whittingham is already giving Michigan football competency

The holidays are here, but the news surrounding Michigan football isn't slowing down. Interim Michigan football coach Bigg Poggi held a press conference this week to discuss his desire to take over the role full time and made it clear things have to change. Tony and Andrew discuss why Poggi is becoming a more and more realistic candidate as well as why some of Poggi's comments rang a little hollow. 

After a quick break, the guys discuss Tony's big new story that pulls back the curtain on Michigan's crumbling culture under Sherrone Moore. How did things get so bad, and the biggest questions going forward. 

Last but not least, the guys have a quick conversation about the Michigan hoops team, which continues to just decimate its competition.

Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports. 

The holidays are here, but the news surrounding Michigan football isn't slowing down. Interim Michigan football coach Bigg Poggi held a press conference this week to discuss his desire to take over the role full time and made it clear things have to change. Tony and Andrew discuss why Poggi is becoming a more and more realistic candidate as well as why some of Poggi's comments rang a little hollow.&nbsp;
After a quick break, the guys discuss Tony's big new story that pulls back the curtain on Michigan's crumbling culture under Sherrone Moore. How did things get so bad, and the biggest questions going forward.&nbsp;
Last but not least, the guys have a quick conversation about the Michigan hoops team, which continues to just decimate its competition.
Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at&nbsp;<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffreep.com%2Fsports&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRHChan%40freepress.com%7Cea32a0f6f28943f8a74f08ddd9f514e1%7Cbc924c8d3e164e88bf26d7fcfb14f2d5%7C0%7C0%7C638906368818399870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=aJnu4YKCVIXE15fE%2BueVYw6PR1wu6WBCALXWyNTREVY%3D&amp;reserved=0" aria-label="Link freep.com/sports">freep.com/sports</a>.&nbsp;

Sherrone Moore fallout, plus Michigan coach candidates with Kalen DeBoer, Kenny Dillingham out

After a week unlike any other for Michigan athletics, Andrew and Tony get on the mics to discuss Sherrone Moore’s firing, detainment, arrest and the charges he now faces and what it means for Michigan going forward. Plus, how does this impact Michigan athletics as a whole? And is Warde Manuel’s job official in danger? Then, the guys discuss some of the top candidates for the job, from Kalen DeBoer to Kenny Dillingham, and why the timing makes this a difficult hire. 

After a week unlike any other for Michigan athletics, Andrew and Tony get on the mics to discuss Sherrone Moore&rsquo;s firing, detainment, arrest and the charges he now faces and what it means for Michigan going forward. Plus, how does this impact Michigan athletics as a whole? And is Warde Manuel&rsquo;s job official in danger? Then, the guys discuss some of the top candidates for the job, from Kalen DeBoer to Kenny Dillingham, and why the timing makes this a difficult hire.&nbsp;

Plant your flag: Will J.J. McCarthy be a successful NFL quarterback?

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