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

  1. 2d ago

    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.

  2. 3d ago

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Jul 7

    From Red River to the Big House: Jaime Ffrench’s New Chapter | The Team

    Jaime Ffrench is officially in Ann Arbor — and he’s already got a few games circled.In this episode, Chase Herbstreit sits down with Michigan wide receiver Jaime Ffrench to talk about his move from Texas to Michigan, why he didn’t originally plan on entering the transfer portal, what stood out about the Wolverines, and how life has been adjusting from Florida and Austin weather to Ann Arbor snow.Jaime opens up about the receiver room, Coach Simon’s energy, the brotherhood at Michigan, what he learned from the Texas wideouts, why the future Texas matchup is already on his calendar, and how much of that old Oklahoma rivalry still carries over.From there the guys check out the gold simulator, check out the latest player ratings in EA Sports College Football 26, and then end things with a wild finish on the sticks. Subscribe for more Michigan Football interviews, player features, behind-the-scenes conversations, and Wolverines content all season.Chapters:0:00 Welcome Jaime Ffrench1:41 Spring Ball2:06 Joining New WR Group2:38 Coach Simon Stands Out3:10 Why Jaime Left Texas4:10 Biggest Differences From Texas5:46 Returning to Austin This Year6:52 Oklahoma Rivalry7:14 Games He's Most Excited For8:00 Growing Up in Jacksonville8:52 NFL Receivers He Studies9:34 Expectations for 202610:00 Life Outside Football11:18 Favorite Food in Ann Arbor11:42 Golf Simulator Challenge16:11 EA Sports College Football 26 Begins20:06 Jaime Reacts to Player Ratings33:30 UFC & Sports Talk34:35 Fourth Quarter Drama39:27 Last-Second Drive41:21 Jaime Gets the WLearn 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 #MichiganFootball #CollegeFootball

  6. Jul 1

    Jack Welcsh Left Division I Football for Michigan Lacrosse | Hail To Her

    Three ACL tears. Five knee surgeries. A Division I football career left behind.Even through all of that, somehow, Jack Welcsh still became one of the most respected leaders in Michigan lacrosse history.Jack joins Hail To Her to discuss leaving the University of Cincinnati football program, transferring to Michigan, helping transform one of college lacrosse's newest programs into a Big Ten champion, and what he learned after battling through three devastating ACL injuries.He shares the unforgettable upset over Maryland, why culture mattered more than talent, the mental battle of recovery, leadership through adversity, and why he'd do it all over again.Chapters:00:00 Meet Jack Welcsh00:55 Starting Out in Division I Football01:57 Leaving Football Behind03:43 How Michigan Changed Everything06:01 Turning Michigan Lacrosse Into a Winner07:56 Winning Back-to-Back Big Ten Championships10:45 The Meaning Behind No. 9912:07 The First ACL Tear18:06 Football's Impact on His Lacrosse Career19:23 The Third ACL Injury24:26 Life After Lacrosse25:49 Biggest Lesson From Adversity26:49 Why Michigan Will Always Be HomeLearn 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#Michigan #MichiganLacrosse #GoBlue #CollegeLacrosse

  7. Jun 25

    Michigan Wrestler Beau Mantañona on WWE, Team USA & Olympic Dreams | The Lab

    Michigan wrestler Beau Mantañona joins The Lab to discuss his journey from California to Ann Arbor, representing Team USA at the World Championships in Budapest, wrestling in the Big Ten, building his NIL brand, and pursuing Olympic dreams.Beau also reveals how WWE videos helped him gain thousands of followers, what it feels like to wear the Block M, why Michigan wrestling is built to compete for national championships, and the goals driving him toward the next stage of his career.Chapters:0:00 Meet Beau Mantañona1:00 Why Beau Chose Michigan2:09 Big Ten Wrestling Realities3:24 Why Wrestling Became His Sport4:25 Match Day Preparation5:16 Scouting Opponents 6:08 Intensity of Nationals6:36 How WWE Made Him Go Viral8:31 Favorite WWE Legends Growing Up10:09 What NIL Has Been Like for Him10:27 Seeing His Own Trading Card16:23 Wrestling Without a Game Plan21:48 Graduating From Michigan23:40 The Hardest Part of Moving Across the Country24:44 Hearing "Go Blue" Everywhere He Travels25:07 Final Thoughts and What's NextLearn 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 #MichiganWrestling #NCAAWrestling

  8. Jun 24

    Meet Michigan's 6'5 Ball Hawk Safety | A2

    Michigan safety Mason Curtis joins A2 to discuss Michigan Football's new coaching staff, the upgraded weight room, recruiting, training camp, team culture, the Big House atmosphere, and what Wolverines fans can expect this season.Curtis talks about being Michigan's first 2024 commitment, adjusting from Tennessee to Ann Arbor, working with Coach Moore and the new staff, building relationships in the locker room, and his goals for becoming one of the most disruptive defensive backs in college football.He also shares stories about recruiting, team personalities, training camp, NIL, Michigan's evolving culture, and why he believes this Wolverines team will have a completely different feel this fall.Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:12 Tennessee vs Michigan Weather02:12 Morgan Wallen03:03 Favorite Ann Arbor Food Spot04:08 Best Aux On The Team05:55 Michigan Media Training06:27 Biggest Football Stereotypes07:01 Life Outside Football08:39 Being Michigan's First 2024 Commit09:46 Playing Safety At 6'510:36 Portal vs NFL Departures11:24 Loudest Stadiums He's Played In13:42 New Defensive Coaches15:34 Michigan's New Weight Room18:00 Mason's Personal Goals18:14 Closing 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#MichiganFootball #GoBlue #MasonCurtis

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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
  • Episodes
    136
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    © College Sports Company
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