THE BLUE PRINT: A podcast on the Michigan Wolverines

Eric Weddle Said WHAT About Bryce Underwood?? Devin & Jake’s 3-Step Plan to Improve QB1

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, former 2x All-Pro Safety Eric Weddle had some harsh criticism of Michigan QB Bryce Underwood after watching him at practice and our own Jake Butt and Devin Gardner are weighing in on those comments. The guys discuss what could have driven Weddle to speak out in the way that he did and if his perspective actually does have some validity. Then, in an effort to help silence the critics, Devin and Jake each lay out the 3 things they’d moist like to see Bryce improve upon to change the narrative around the trajectory of his career!

It’s a Michigan Mailbag! We’re Talking Hate for Michigan State, Harbaugh’s Lies & Devin’s Scariest Moment

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, former Michigan stars Jake Butt and Devin Gardner are opening up the mailbag and answering your questions on all things Michigan football! We’ll discuss whether or not the Wolverines and Buckeyes should consider changing their timing of their annual game. We’ll discuss the difference between our rivalry with Ohio State and Michigan State.  And we’ll reminisce about the time Jim Harbaugh tried to convince us that high-altitude fatigue wasn’t real. Plus, the guys give their very early game-by-game predictions for Michigan’s season and we present you with more tales from the Hoke era.

Wolverines Landing BIG Recruits, Big 10 Blowing Past the SEC & High Character vs Top Talent

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, former Michigan stars Jake Butt and Devin Gardner are discussing Kyle Whittingham’s ability to attract top notch talent.  Are we currently experiencing the early days of a great era in Ann Arbor?  And when evaluating potential recruits, how do you weigh ability vs character?  Jake and Dev share their thoughts. Then, can a program as big as Michigan be considered a Big 10 sleeper team?  Much to Devin’s dismay, probably not.  We’ll explain why the cat might be out of the bag. And finally, we’re talking playoff expansion and the possibility of the 12-team format doubling in size.  How do we feel about the potential change and what does it say about the Big 10’s power struggle with the SEC?  All that and more on this week’s edition of The Blue Print!

Denard Robinson Talking Bryce Underwood, Michigan Expectations & Ann Arbor Memories!

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin Gardner is joined by his former teammate AND roommate, Denard Robinson!  The guys reflect on some of their old stories including the time they showed up late to a Brady Hoke workout, the time Denard had to prove who he was to a 7-year-old kid and the time they battled one-on-one to try and determine who the better athlete was. Plus: Denard shares his thoughts on Bryce Underwood.  Does this guy have it in him to be great?  And what steps does he need to take to unlock that greatness?  We’ll also weigh in on Michigan’s expectation in year-1 under Whittingham, the role Tommy Carr could play in making this team great and the importance of a quarterback who can run.

Michigan Football Coach Kyle Whittingham Joins, Talks Bryce Underwood, Spring Ball, and NIL

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Jake Butt and Devin Gardner are giving you some of their final thoughts on Michigan’s Spring Game and then, we’ve got the new head coach of Michigan football, Kyle Whittingham on the show! Kyle talks about how he ended up in Ann Arbor, what it was like getting that initial phone call, and why Michigan has always been a program he’s respected.He also shares his thoughts on the importance of remaining highly competitive in the NIL space as well as some of the big changes that could be headed the sport’s way. Then, we get into quarterback Bryce Underwood and his ongoing development. Kyle talks about the difficult situation that Bryce was thrown into, the areas where he needs to improve as well as the characteristics that could make him great. All that PLUS: Michigan’s elite running back duo, Coach’s extensive background in football, the importance of playing the guys that give you the best chance to win and much much more!Get to know the new face of Michigan football, Kyle Whittingham, right here on the BLUE PRINT!