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!” ...
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Unpacking Michigan football's insane stretch – from Bryce Underwood to OSU win. Plus, is U-M basketball a Final Four team?
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It's safe to say that it's been a busy few weeks for Michigan football, between landing No. 1 recruit Bryce Underwood, the shocking upset of Ohio State, national signing day, firing and hiring offensive coordinators, landing in the ReliaQuest Bowl in a matchup with Alabama and so much more. The Hail Yes crew goes right down the lists and recaps all…
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It’s ‘The Game’ week with Michigan scheduled to play rival Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus (noon, Fox) and Tony and Rainer break it all down with a game preview. The Wolverines have won three games in a row in the series and not only seemingly hold a clear psychological advantage, but know their path to victory after winning the battle on the gr…
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With Michigan football's second bye week behind us, Tony and Rainer thought it'd be as good of a time as any to look back at some of the many inconsistencies between what Sherrone Moore and his staff indicated would happen and what the product ended up looking like. For example, all offseason the word coming out of the Wolverines' facility was this…
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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 …
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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 Da…
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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. …
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Can Michigan football end its free fall in time to beat Michigan State?
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Michigan and Michigan State enter their annual rivalry game in completely different spots. The Spartans are coming off their biggest win of the season over Iowa, while the Wolverines have lost two straight games as their offense has continued to sputter. Can the Wolverines get the train back on the track in time to beat a hungry Michigan State team…
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With a new quarterback under center and half the season behind them, it's a perfect time for the Michigan Wolverines (4-2) to turn the page on a frustrating season thus far. The Wolverines have named 25-year-old veteran quarterback Jack Tuttle as their starting quarterback coming off the bye week after Tuttle came into the game in relief against Wa…
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Midseason review for Michigan football: What went wrong for Wolverines and what can improve?
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It certainly wasn't the start to the season anyone around the Michigan football program would've dreamed of, especially aesthetically, but there's a lot of football to play for the Wolverines. With six games completed and a bye week on the schedule, Tony and Rainer sit down to give the Wolverines some grades at the midpoint of the season. How bad w…
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Time to hit the road! For the first time this season, the Michigan Wolverines will play a game away from the Big House after going 4-1 in their opening slate in Ann Arbor. The road trip isn't coming at a great time, though, as the Wolverines offense continues to sputter. Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing how Michigan's offense really made…
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Michigan football rediscovered its identity just in time to beat USC, but is it sustainable?
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The Michigan Wolverines are coming off their biggest win of the season, an upset of USC at the Big House, but is Michigan's run-first style sustainable? Tony and Rainer open the show discussing how the Wolverines were able to knock off USC despite throwing the ball just 12 times and how far this team can really go playing that kind of football. The…
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Michigan football benches Davis Warren for Alex Orji — panic or pragmatic?
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It’s another huge week for Michigan football with the Wolverines set to host Big Ten newcomers USC for the first time. However, headlines this week have been dominated by Sherrone Moore announcing that he’s making a change at the quarterback position. Out is Davis Warren, winner of the quarterback competition in the offseason, and in comes Alex Orj…
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For the first time since 2021, the Michigan football team looks to rebound after a regular season loss. The Wolverines fell to No. 16 in the coaches poll after a 31-12 defeat to the Texas Longhorns and now the question is how concerned should U-M fans be? Tony and Rainer open the show discussing the defeat and perhaps some overlooked areas in the t…
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One of the most anticipated nonconference football games ever at Michigan Stadium is finally here. The Wolverines will host No. 3 Texas at noon on Saturday as Sherrone Moore tries to keep Michigan's 16-game winning streak rolling with a massive game against the Longhorns. Tony and Rainer open the show by talking about what we learned from Michigan'…
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Fresno State preview and breaking down the Netflix Connor Stalions documentary
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It's game week! The long wait for Michigan football to return to the field is finally over, as the new-look Wolverines appear geared up for another big run. Tony, Rainer and Andrew start the show by talking about what they're looking forward to seeing on Saturday before doing a full-roster breakdown so Michigan fans can know what to look for across…
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Full preview for Michigan football's 2024 season with game-by-game predictions
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The crisp fall weather was in the air this week in Michigan, and while it might not stay long, it has the guys fully ready for football season to get underway. Tony, Rainer and Andrew sit down to do a full season preview for the Wolverines this year, spending the first half of the show talking about the defense(25:12), the second half of the show b…
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What recent history tells us about Sherrone Moore's chances for success at Michigan
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Say what you want about the Michigan football program, but it sure isn't boring. It was another busy week in Ann Arbor as Sherrone Moore held his first and only media availability of fall camp, with multiple storylines coming out of the press conference. First and foremost, former Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh will now NOT be returning to th…
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Right as the guys were getting ready to record their latest episode, there was breaking news that the NCAA has handed former Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh a four-year show-cause order and a one-year suspension for misleading investigators looking into violations of a COVID-19 dead period. Tony, Rainer and Andrew spend the first part of the s…
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As the football season creeps ever closer, the Hail Yes crew is back with another episode. With the Michigan football team opening camp this week with less than a month until the first game, Tony and Rainer got the chance to speak with offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell and defensive coordinator Wink Martindale. The guys share their biggest takeaw…
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The Hail Yes crew is back! With Big Ten media days signifying the unofficial start to the college football season, Tony, Rainer and Andrew sit down to talk some Michigan football. The guys start the show by talking about what happened over the summer, Michigan's recruiting turnaround and what they heard from the players they talked to at different …
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As things quiet down for the summer, Rainer and Tony sit down to answer the five biggest questions facing Michigan football this season. Of course, the biggest question starts at the quarterback position, but what might this offense look like overall under Sherrone Moore and Kirk Campbell? Plus, will this group get back to the College Football Play…
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10 most memorable moments from Michigan athletics in 2023-24
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Man, what a crazy academic year it was for Michigan athletics. From a national championship to multiple suspensions for Jim Harbaugh to new coaches in football and basketball in a matter of months, this year pretty much had it all. As we approach the summer months – a slower time in the college sports landscape – we thought it would be the perfect …
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Did Dusty May nail his first offseason with Michigan? Plus, recapping Tony's interview with U-M AD Warde Manuel
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Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing Michigan basketball's media availability on Tuesday and what they heard from Dusty May and the rest of his new staff. Did the Wolverines nail this difficult and important offseason? And could this team make the NCAA tournament? Then after the break, Andrew and Rainer ask Tony about his one-on-one intervie…
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Into the (transfer) portal: What has happened to college sports and how does it affect Michigan?
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Transfers, transfers and more transfers. That's the state of college sports these days and with Tuesday serving as the official deadline for entering your name in the transfer portal, there was a rash of players testing the waters. Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing how we got to this point and the sustainability (or lack thereof) long ter…
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Michigan basketball gets hot in transfer portal, recapping the spring game and NFL draft prep
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With the Michigan football and basketball seasons wrapped up, you'd expect things to be slowing down, but if anything. this week seems to be the opposite. The guys start the show by getting into the talk of the state, the NFL draft, and what to expect from some of the big-name former Wolverines who have entered their names, including star quarterba…
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The Michigan football program is many things, but you can't say it is boring. Tony and Rainer react to the breaking news from this week that the Wolverines have been placed under a three-year probation, given an undisclosed fine and some recruiting penalties for violation under Jim Harbaugh. The guys talk about what the news means, how big of an ef…
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With spring football well underway, we're starting to learn more about the upcoming rendition of Michigan football. Looking ahead, Tony comes up with five hot takes for Michigan football in 2024, with Rainer and Andrew rating the takes on a scale of 1-5, with a 1 being "not that crazy" and a 5 being "that's totally crazy." The guys talk about every…
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The Michigan Wolverines officially have a new men's basketball coach. After a whirlwind few days, Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel formally introduced Dusty May as the school's next basketball coach on Tuesday after firing Juwan Howard at the end of the 2023-24 season. Tony and Rainer, who were both at the press conference, share their bigge…
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The bat signal was flashed, and an emergency podcast was called. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel announced Friday the school has parted ways with basketball coach Juwan Howard after a tumultuous 8-24 season. Tony and Rainer spend the show focusing on answering three questions: What went wrong, why now and what's next for the Wolverines bask…
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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: …
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The NFL combine is here, and the Michigan Wolverines are the talk of the town. Between the Wolverines having a record 18 former players invited to the event in Indianapolis and the debates surrounding quarterback J.J. McCarthy, there is certainly plenty to talk about from a Michigan perspective. Tony and Rainer join the show from the Hoosier state …
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The nightmare season continued for Michigan basketball on Wednesday with the program's announcement that Olivier Nkamhoua will miss the rest of the season after undergoing wrist surgery. Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing the news and how Michigan into such a dire place, plus some talk on the transfer portal and the future of college baske…
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The 5 biggest Michigan football stories since Sherrone Moore took over, and Warde Manuel's comments on Juwan Howard
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Just when you thought things may die down after a crazy national championship season, the Michigan football program began its reboot under Sherrone Moore. Tony and Rainer open the show by ranking the five biggest stories for Michigan football since Jim Harbaugh left and Sherrone Moore took over. Then after the break, the guys discuss athletic direc…
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It didn't have the fanfare of Jim Harbaugh's introductory press conference almost a decade before, but Michigan football formally introduced Sherrone Moore as the program's next head coach on Saturday. What was the vibe like at the event, and what challenges are ahead for the first-time head coach? Tony and Rainer open the show by breaking it down.…
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After years of rumors and a national championship to boot, Jim Harbaugh is officially heading to the NFL to take the head coaching gig with the Los Angeles Chargers. Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing if this was always how the saga was going to end, what Michigan did to try and keep Harbaugh, and where the coach ranks historically after h…
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Breaking down Michigan's national championship win over Washington, and what's next for the Wolverines
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Well, that was fun. As the dust settles on an incredible season, Tony and Rainer sit down to discuss how Michigan finally got over the hump and what it looked like behind the scenes as the Wolverines celebrated the championship. Then, the guys talk about the vindication for Jim Harbaugh and Warde Manuel and their decision to stick it out when thing…
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The Michigan Wolverines are the last team standing. After a crazy season, both off and on the field, the Wolverines delivered when it mattered most, squeezing the life out of Washington's high-powered offense in a 34-13 win. Immediately after the game, Tony and Rainer met up on the field at NRG Stadium to record their instant reactions. How did the…
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The job is still not finished. Not for the Michigan football team trying to win a national championship, and not for the podcasters who cover the team. Tony and Rainer open the show by recapping a very eventful Rose Bowl with Michigan beating Alabama, 27-20. The crew talks about how Michigan ultimately pulled off the win, plus the sights and sounds…
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What. A. Day. Tony and Rainer sat down for a quick emergency podcast after Michigan beat Alabama, 27-20, in overtime at the Rose Bowl. The guys discuss how this was the ultimate culmination of the last three years with the Wolverines finally getting over the hump on the biggest stage. Read all about the Michigan Wolverines, including some great pie…
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Live from Los Angeles, Tony and Rainer discuss the latest development in the alleged scandal, with Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Bond telling the Free Press they haven't been able to watch any individual film out of fear that Michigan football allegedly may have poached information off of the team's Catapult tracking system. Then, the guys talk abou…
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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 "bagga…
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The "Hail Yes!" crew is joined by Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor amidst reports that there has been an HR investigation launched into an incident involving Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard and a member of the team staff. Is this latest story just a blip on the radar or part of more systematic issues with the program? Tune in to hear Tony,…
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After hours of debate, snubs, upsets, and near upsets, the College Football Playoff is set, and the Michigan Wolverines are the No. 1 overall seed. Their reward? A matchup against Nick Saban and Alabama, the most dominant program in the 21st century. Although Alabama still presents an extremely tall task, the dynamic has changed since Michigan last…
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The Big Ten championship game is on the docket, with Michigan set to square off against Iowa, but all that anyone can really talk about is the Wolverines' big-time win over Ohio State last week. Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing what went into Michigan's huge win, the crazy viewership the game got, and how the win has seemingly blocked ou…
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The entire college football season built to the top-5 showdown between Michigan and Ohio State, and The Game did not disappoint. Live from the Big House, Tony and Rainer give their instant reactions to Michigan's 30-24 win over Ohio State as the Wolverines have really claimed control of this rivalry. Read all about the Michigan Wolverines, includin…
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After a long season of 30-plus point gambling spreads, a sign-stealing scandal, and a lot of talk about cheeseburgers, the game everyone has been looking forward to all year is finally here. With both Ohio State and Michigan entering the game undefeated, the stakes are everything we thought they could be and more. Tony and Rainer open the show by d…
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Michigan football jumped off to another hot start, but the game against Maryland ultimately went down to the wire, with some big defensive plays sealing the deal in the fourth quarter. Tony & Rainer start the show by discussing what impact the big week of news may have had on the game (legal battle dropped, Chris Partridge fired, etc), plus, what i…
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It's safe to say, there is never a shortage of stories surrounding this Michigan football team. Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing what to expect from Jim Harbaugh's court hearing on Friday, where he and the Michigan brass will try and get his suspension paused. What would it mean to the coach if he's potentially forced to miss Michigan's …
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When it doubt, run the ball like there's no tomorrow. That was the mindset for Michigan Saturday against Penn State, just hours after finding out they'd be without their head coach, Jim Harbaugh. Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing the chaotic 24 hours leading up to the game, Michigan's resilience on the field, and if this run-first approac…
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As the Michigan sign-stealing story continues to develop, the school has come to its own defense with alleged evidence that shows Purdue may have obtained Michigan's signs from other teams in the conference. This news comes as the Big Ten reportedly told U-M a punishment could potentially be coming soon. Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing …
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