In his own words – Ryan Van Bergen

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23Mar 2017
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In his own words – Ryan Van Bergen

Last week I spoke to former Michigan defensive lineman Ryan Van Bergen.  Ryan now runs his own gym in Ann Arbor.  In the interview we touch on everything from the difficulties of starting your own company to tacking Braxton Miller for a loss in front of the Michigan student section.  Ryan’s passion for Michigan, fitness, and football was obvious throughout the conversation.

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16Mar 2017
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In his own words – Kevin Koger, Part 1

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This week I had the pleasure of talking to former Michigan co-captain Kevin Koger.  Kevin played tight end from 2008-2011, and now is the receivers coach at Eastern Kentucky University.  We had a really fun conversation that touched on a little bit of everything.  In Part 1, we talk about his transition to coaching and the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry.  In Part 2 (tomorrow) we get a little more in depth about the 2010 and 2011 seasons, and his perspective on the transition from Coach Rodriguez to Coach Hoke.  I hope you enjoy!

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9Mar 2017
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In his own words: James Ross III, Part 1

 

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This week I was able to talk to former Michigan linebacker James Ross III.  He played for the Wolverines from 2012-15, had some looks at the NFL level, and now coaches at Detroit-Loyola.  He played his high school ball at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep, where he was part of the 2011 state championship team.  Ross was very open and spoke an length about his experience playing and coaching football in Michigan.

In Part 1, he talks about his time at Michigan and about being a recruit himself.  In Part 2, coming tomorrow, he talks about his new job at Detroit – Loyola and answers the questions you asked in the forum.  He was a great interview!

 

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