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A Fresh Look at Michigan Sports with Champions Circle | A College Sports Company Brand

  1. Aug 11

    Why Michigan Means Everything to Rich Eisen | Hail to Her

    Rich Eisen joins Haley Polk on Hail to Her for a special conversation about what makes the University of Michigan different — and why his connection to the Wolverines has only grown stronger through the years.From The Michigan Daily and stand-up comedy in Ann Arbor to ESPN, The Rich Eisen Show and the NFL Combine, Eisen reflects on how Michigan helped shape his career and why the Block M remains such a meaningful part of his life.Eisen also opens up about Michigan's national championship, the Ohio State rivalry, Blake Corum, the rise of women's sports, Michigan athletes making their mark in the NFL and what he's excited to see next from the Wolverines.Haley caught up with Eisen from The Rich Eisen Show pop-up studio at the Champions Circle Golf Classic at The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth, Michigan.Subscribe for more exclusive Michigan Athletics conversations, features and behind-the-scenes access.

  2. Aug 5

    She Qualified for the Olympics With Appendicitis | Hail to Her

    Two-time Olympian and Michigan swimming star Stephanie Balduccini reveals how she competed at the Olympic trials with appendicitis, qualified for the Paris Games and then went directly to the hospital for surgery.Stephanie joins Haley Polk on Hail to Her to discuss reaching her first Olympics at only 16, experiencing imposter syndrome in Tokyo, moving from Brazil to Michigan, winning a Big Ten championship and navigating NIL restrictions as an international student-athlete.She also opens up about the mental and emotional side of elite swimming, nearly walking away from the sport, rediscovering her joy through a coaching change and setting her sights on an NCAA title and a possible third Olympic appearance at Los Angeles 2028.

  3. Aug 4

    Michigan Track Star Trent McFarland Explains His Viral Celebration | A2

    Michigan middle-distance star Trent McFarland joins Angel Randalle on A2 to discuss his journey from walk-on to scholarship athlete, finishing second at the NCAA Championships, breaking Michigan records and competing against some of the world’s best runners at the Prefontaine Classic.Trent also reveals the Penn Relays celebration that nearly got Michigan disqualified, how his father’s tough love shaped his competitive mentality, why he chose to stay close to home and what it means to represent the Block M.Plus, Trent discusses NIL, building his personal brand, signing with a major running company, working with an agent, his professional track aspirations and the lessons he learned from the worst race of his career.Watch through the end to hear how Trent defines success—and what he hopes Michigan fans remember about his career.

  4. Jul 28

    He Left Home at 11 to Chase Gymnastics - Then Won a National Title | A2

    Michigan gymnast and NCAA national champion Solen Chiodi joins Angel Randalle on A2 to tell the remarkable story behind his journey from Marquette, Michigan, to the University of Michigan.At just 11 years old, Chiodi realized he had outgrown the gymnastics opportunities available in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. His solution? Tell his parents he was moving to Minnesota to live with his grandparents and pursue his dream. He packed his things, made his case and began a journey that would eventually take him to Team USA and a national championship at Michigan.Chiodi opens up about growing up on a farm near Lake Superior, the sacrifices his family made for his gymnastics career, the inspiration he gets from his younger sister Ida, and why the mental side of gymnastics can be even harder than the physical side.He also takes us inside Michigan’s national championship run, his relationship with teammates like Fred Richard, overcoming a year-long mental block, building his social media following, navigating NIL opportunities and the hilarious 10-second video that unexpectedly reached around one million views.Plus, Solen puts his Michigan teammates on the spot in rapid fire, pitches his dream partnership to Synergy Kombucha and shares the advice he would give the 11-year-old version of himself who risked everything to chase his dream.

  5. Jul 22

    Michigan Means More Than the Olympics to Sophia Diaz | Hail to Her

    Michigan gymnast Sophia Diaz joins Hail to Her to discuss one of the most exciting moments of her career—representing the Dominican Republic on the international stage while continuing to compete for the Wolverines.Sophia shares what it meant to wear her family's colors, qualifying for the World Championships, balancing elite and NCAA gymnastics, setting goals that have fueled her success at Michigan, and why she'd choose winning a national championship with her teammates over competing in the Olympics. She also talks about the Instagram post that unexpectedly went viral, NIL opportunities, life in Ann Arbor, and what she's working toward this season. If you're a Michigan fan, you’ll love hearing the stories behind this elite athlete and her love for the Wolverines.

  6. Jul 21

    The Heart of Michigan Volleyball: Sydney Schnichels | A2

    Sydney Schnichels joins A2 with Angel Randalle to talk about transferring from Minnesota to Michigan, rediscovering her confidence, leading one of college volleyball's most energetic teams, and why her faith remains the foundation of everything she does.Sydney shares what makes Michigan different, how NIL has changed college athletics, her favorite Ann Arbor restaurants, growing up as the oldest of five siblings, and why she hopes her younger sisters someday become even better volleyball players than she is.She also opens up about the emotional victory over Minnesota, finding confidence after transferring, her dream NIL partnership with Dolce Vita, and the mindset that's helped her become one of Michigan Volleyball's biggest leaders.Chapters:00:00 Welcome Sydney Schnichels02:00 Life in Ann Arbor03:37 Best restaurants in Ann Arbor05:11 Faith comes before volleyball06:21 Family & growing up07:00 Becoming Michigan's biggest hype woman08:02 Mentoring younger sisters10:04 Tough love 11:03 Why transferring to Michigan changed everything13:03 What makes Michigan special15:41 NIL opportunities at Michigan17:10 Building a personal brand18:24 Favorite NIL partnerships19:29 Dream partnership21:40 Championship celebrations22:23 Learning to love soccer & excellence23:08 Advice for young athletesLearn more about our partnership with Champions Circle: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/champions-circle-and-college-sports-co-launch-champ-mediaFOLLOW CHAMP MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://x.com/ChampMediaCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@champmediaco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/champmediaco► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@ChampMediaCo► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2tW4bh8jQggJuDCpDnVo9k⁠► APPLE | ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champ-media/id1840236194► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dr7P6YEsv/?mibextid=wwXIfr#GoBlue #MichiganVolleyball #SydneySchnichels

  7. Jul 14

    How Michigan Built One of College Football's Biggest NIL Programs | A2

    Former Michigan tight end Ian Bunting joins A2 for an inside look at Michigan Football, NIL, life after the NFL, and what makes the Wolverines one of the premier brands in college athletics. Ian shares stories from playing under Jim Harbaugh, transitioning to the NFL, helping build Michigan's NIL program through Champion Circle, and why athletes today face a completely different world than previous generations. The conversation also dives into Blake Corum, JJ McCarthy, Bryce Underwood, Adrien Nunez, Michigan's NFL pipeline, leadership, branding, entrepreneurship, and why student-athletes should never lose sight of simply enjoying the game. Along the way, Ian and Angel visit one of Ann Arbor's favorite local restaurants while discussing football, food, business, and the future of college athletics. Chapters: 00:00 Meet Ian Bunting 02:00 Why Frita Bar Is a Michigan Staple 05:52 What It's Like Playing at Michigan 07:24 Ian's Favorite Ann Arbor Restaurants 09:22 Michigan to the NFL 11:14 Bryce Underwood & How College Football Has Changed 14:54 Building Michigan's NIL Program 16:08 The Biggest Pros and Cons of NIL 19:00 Blake Corum & JJ McCarthy Did NIL Right 20:48 Why NIL Isn't Just for Star Players 22:27 Would Ian Have Dominated NIL? 24:42 His Favorite Michigan Brand Partnership 26:11 Advice Every College Athlete Needs to Hear 28:14 Final Thoughts Learn more about our partnership with Champions Circle: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/champions-circle-and-college-sports-co-launch-champ-media FOLLOW CHAMP MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://x.com/ChampMediaCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@champmediaco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/champmediaco ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@ChampMediaCo ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2tW4bh8jQggJuDCpDnVo9k⁠ ► APPLE | ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champ-media/id1840236194 ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dr7P6YEsv/?mibextid=wwXIfr #MichiganFootball #GoBlue #CollegeFootball Tags - Michigan Football, Michigan Wolverines, Ian Bunting, Michigan NIL, Champion Circle, Blake Corum, JJ McCarthy, Bryce Underwood, Adrian Nunez, Jim Harbaugh, Michigan recruiting, Big Ten Football, College Football, Wolverines Podcast, Michigan Athletics, NIL explained, Name Image Likeness, Ann Arbor, Michigan interview, college athlete, football podcast, Go Blue, Michigan players, college sports, NCAA Football

  8. Jul 8

    A National Championship Wasn’t the Finish Line for Gabby Wilson | Hail To Her

    Michigan National Champion gymnast Gabby Wilson joins Hail to Her for one of the most meaningful conversations you'll hear about life after sports.Gabby opens up about winning a national championship, navigating identity after retirement, building confidence beyond competition, leadership, faith, purpose, and why athletes often struggle when the games finally end.She also shares how her new leadership program, Discover Your Inner Champion, is helping young athletes build confidence rooted in values—not results.Chapters:00:00 Meet Michigan Champion Gabby Wilson01:10 From National Champion to Leadership02:40 Why She Chose Student Development03:25 Finding Purpose After Sports05:00 Why Your Identity Can't Be Your Sport06:40 The Transition Every Athlete Faces07:28 Escaping the Achievement Mindset08:35 Why Athletes Miss Competition So Much12:00 Learning to Slow Down13:55 Living for Something Bigger17:00 Discover Your Inner Champion25:20 Confidence Starts From Within30:00 Winning a National Championship34:40 Advice for Athletes Losing Their Identity35:00 Faith Changed Everything37:30 Final ThoughtsLearn more about our partnership with Champions Circle: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/champions-circle-and-college-sports-co-launch-champ-mediaFOLLOW CHAMP MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://x.com/ChampMediaCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@champmediaco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/champmediaco► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@ChampMediaCo► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2tW4bh8jQggJuDCpDnVo9k⁠► APPLE | ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champ-media/id1840236194► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dr7P6YEsv/?mibextid=wwXIfr#GoBlue #MichiganGymnastics #CollegeAthletics

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A Fresh Look at Michigan Sports with Champions Circle | A College Sports Company Brand

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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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