Is modern quarterback development actually hurting college football? In this episode of The Player & The Fan, we dig into how year-round QB camps, seven-on-seven culture, and highlight-driven high school systems are producing quarterbacks who look polished early—but struggle when the game speeds up in college.

We also tackle why Chris isn’t panicking about Michigan football’s tough 2026 schedule. From roster construction to culture, we break down why adversity might actually be the point—and why real programs don’t duck smoke.

And yes… we have to talk about Michigan basketball. The close games. The blown leads. The emotional whiplash. The shared PTSD of being all-in every possession and never fully comfortable. If you’ve ever loved Michigan hoops, you already know.

Smart debate. Real perspective. Player insight meets fan emotion.

That’s The Player & The Fan.

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In this episode, we sit down with Angelique S. Chengelis, the University of Michigan beat writer for The Detroit News, for an inside look at one of the most pivotal moments in Michigan football’s recent history.

Angelique breaks down the latest surrounding the Sherrone Moore situation, what she heard with regard to the Michigan coaching search, and how the decision-making unfolded at the highest levels of the program. She also shares insight into what she’s heard about new Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham, including how his reputation, leadership style, and football philosophy are expected to shape the future of the program.

We also dive into the development of five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood—what the staff is seeing early, how Michigan plans to bring him along, and what fans should realistically expect as he grows into the role.

This is a must-listen conversation packed with reporting, context, and clarity—cutting through the noise to give Michigan fans a grounded, informed view of where the program stands and where it’s headed next.

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The Player & The Fan is BACK — and this one pulls no punches.

In this long-awaited episode, Chris and Glenn dive headfirst into the chaos surrounding Michigan football, unpacking everything from the Texas game fallout to the behind-the-scenes turmoil that’s reshaping the program in real time. They don’t rehash headlines—they tell you what’s actually been brewing for months.

From leadership failures and adult decisions that put players in impossible positions, to why the Texas loss felt like a symptom—not the disease—this episode is an unfiltered look at how distractions, roster instability, and coaching uncertainty collided at the worst possible moment

The conversation then turns to the future:

• Why Michigan must attack the transfer portal—especially at quarterback

• The uncomfortable truth about QB development, competition, and meritocracy

• Why being a five-star (or highly paid) means nothing if you’re not producing

• How real programs operate when winning—not feelings—is the priority

Chris brings the player’s perspective fans don’t want to hear but need to understand, while Glenn lays out why this moment, painful as it is, may be exactly what Michigan needed to finally clean house and reset the culture the right way.

They also break down why the new staff represents a rare Plan B win, how internal power dynamics are shifting, and why competition—not comfort—is the only path back to elite football.

This episode isn’t about panic.

It’s about accountability.

It’s about reality.

And it’s about what it actually takes to win in modern college football.

If you want honesty over hopium—this one’s for you. 🎙️💥

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