No, great question.

Posted on August 14, 2026 at 12:08:25 PM by gbmcq

I think the staff has been so candid from the start that nothing in this fall camp is really surprising me. The only thing you could argue isn't going as expected is Babs is showing some rust so the OL right now is looking like Frazier, Link, Jake, Efobi, Sprague with Babs as the 6OL.

I am intrigued by the Bryce hype and conversation.
Hiter is the real deal and that duo with Marshall is sick.
The WR room is really coming together with Marsh and JJ at the top, Ffrench, Moa, Johnson being added, Goodwin getting some run.

I have been very high on the DL so intrigued by all the conversation there.
I've been more optimistic than most on LB, so not shocked that is looking better than some expected.
Happy to here Shamari Earls is doing really well, so Hill, Snowden, Berry, and Earls is a great group.

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Q&A?* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 11:59:20 AM
- Will Abdul El-Sayed beat Rogers?** - By kccambo August 14, 2026 at 01:34:34 PM
  - Yes.* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 01:51:18 PM
- How are you feeling about the depth (or lack thereof) at DT?* - By Ev August 14, 2026 at 01:12:17 PM
  - I feel good about it. I've always liked Jonah Lea'ea from Utah, and Palepale looks like he is physically ready. Bobby Kanka is making a lot of noise, and I am a huge fan of Travis Moten. He is the kind of intimidating player you want at DT.* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 01:51:10 PM
    - Thanks! DT is the only spot I’m kinda worried about. Thinking we’re going to be really good this year.* - By Ev August 14, 2026 at 04:11:12 PM
      - * - By Ev August 14, 2026 at 04:12:00 PM
- On the DBs, have you heard anything about..... - By Rich August 14, 2026 at 01:11:03 PM
  - Yes. - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 01:50:02 PM
- Were people critical of the S&C program in the last two years? - By GritsGoBlue August 14, 2026 at 01:01:58 PM
  - Yeah, FWIW Utah is talking about how much better their strength program is. I do think there's been an improvement in culture, because Tress wasn't Herbert, but the biggest change has been in philosophy. Tress had the same concepts as Herbert.* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 01:45:08 PM
  - Great question. One thing we heard at the time, and especially after the fact, was that Sherrone was a players coach - By Craig August 14, 2026 at 01:08:49 PM
    - Players coach to me just means they can relate to the players more, it isn't a teacher-student relationship. Those work when they work. But there is a lot of trust on both sides, and what you had was players and coaches not doing things the right way, so it failed.* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 01:47:15 PM
- Which of Hogan Hanson or Jalen Hoffman is more likely to have a breakout season?** - By jBdub August 14, 2026 at 12:58:51 PM
  - I LOVE Jalen Hoffman, but healthy Hogan Hanson is the answer.* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 01:44:03 PM
- Who was the editor or publisher of The Wolverine prior to John Borton - By Captcha August 14, 2026 at 12:21:51 PM
  - Stu Coman?* - By Rich August 14, 2026 at 12:47:33 PM
    - He was one but there was someone else I met but can't remember his name*** - By Captcha August 14, 2026 at 01:04:47 PM
  - I have no idea, I would have been like 12 years old.* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 12:36:40 PM
- they always play games with before and after photos (zoom, post lift puff). How accurate is the Frazier photo? Does the team truly look that much beefier? - By plug August 14, 2026 at 12:19:09 PM
  - I'd guess the photo was post-lift, but Frazier is noticeably bigger and stronger. Some guys are actually leaner (Palepale), some guys are huge (Etta). But the team looks bigger in the trenches, they just do.* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 12:34:59 PM
    - thanks, I also felt last year that Frazier looked too lean and had more room for beef that most linemen. * - By plug August 14, 2026 at 12:49:56 PM
      - He was, it was a big topic of conversation. Sprague has actually leaned out quite a bit, looked very different the other day.* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 12:52:49 PM
- when was the last time that 4 top QBs in College football were all from the State of Michigan - By Adamantiumblue August 14, 2026 at 12:12:07 PM
  - I saw Trinidad play in high school. Crazy how far he's gone.* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 12:33:25 PM
- Re: Who will emerge as WR 3?* - By AuntLilly August 14, 2026 at 12:09:42 PM
  - I honestly don't know. I think you could get different answers from a lot of people. Moa and Johnson are way ahead of the curve for freshmen, Ffrench gets to reset without a lot of pressure but man if he finds his ceiling, pair with other sophomores Marsh and JJ, wow.* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 12:32:52 PM
- Which player on the roster are you hyped about the most?* - By el fuego August 14, 2026 at 12:06:02 PM
  - Oh man. Hiter or JJ Buchanan. They're going to be special and I can't wait to watch them play.* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 12:31:12 PM
- Your current pick for defensive MVP and/or best player.* - By ftb August 14, 2026 at 12:04:43 PM
  - JHD seems obvious, but if healthy I think he's a double digit sack guy. He's not quite Hutch, but he can look similar at times. I've been on high on Dom Nichols for a long time so he's there too. I think my pick right now would be Smith Snowden though. He could have a Mikey like impact this year.* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 12:30:33 PM
- Cadillac principle change? Where is Horner going to end up? * - By Spirit August 14, 2026 at 12:04:40 PM
  - Thought it was weird, I'd argue they are doing better than expected. I don't know on Horner? Unless he gets a 12th team.* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 12:28:26 PM
    - 12th team will be on the grid in 2030. I don't think he wants to wait that long. I think he buys into an existing tean this offseason. * - By Spirit August 14, 2026 at 01:46:31 PM
    - my guess - By Adamantiumblue August 14, 2026 at 12:43:57 PM
      - further - By Adamantiumblue August 14, 2026 at 12:49:46 PM
      - Yeah I saw a quote that referenced "communication."* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 12:48:22 PM
- How is fall camp revising your outlook for team and season? (Sorry, a broad question) * - By jhamm August 14, 2026 at 12:03:54 PM
  - No, great question. - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 12:08:25 PM
    - Is Carter Meadows going to be in thew two-deep at the start of the season and if not, how long will it take? (nm) - By GritsGoBlue August 14, 2026 at 12:20:39 PM
      - I'd say its JHD-Nichols, Brandt-Edokpayi, Marshall-Meadows right now. And I expect all six to play. Meadows role should grow throughout the year, he's an absolute monster, but is a little behind because he didn't get here until July.* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 12:29:28 PM
    - Excellent report. Thanks! * - By jhamm August 14, 2026 at 12:10:18 PM
- I love your Q&A's. Wish I were more knowledgeable to ask an intelligent question(lol at me) (I was at one time)*** - By FleetwoodDiner August 14, 2026 at 12:02:28 PM
  - All good lol.* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 12:08:53 PM
- what is one piece of practice hype you aren’t buying into, and one piece you fully buy into? and, will this offense be one of the faster paced ones in the conference?* - By DetUMICH August 14, 2026 at 12:02:05 PM
  - Ooh, I guess I would say Rod Moore? Not that I don't believe he looks/feels great, I just don't think it matters until he shows he can get through the grind of the season. I am fully buying the Marsh and JJ hype, they're going to be so good. Tempo will be variable, depends how well they execute.* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 12:04:12 PM
    - follow up on tempo: does it feel like the uptempo aspects are being emphasized/repped? - By DetUMICH August 14, 2026 at 12:09:58 PM
      - Definitely, but it feels like tempo will be used as needed, game dependent. For instance, they ran 55 plays and destroyed Arizona State, ran over 70 in a close loss to BYU.* - By gbmcq August 14, 2026 at 12:39:05 PM
  - Nice.* - By ftb August 14, 2026 at 12:03:28 PM