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Signing Day podcast, Michigan G.M. Sean Magee: 'We have to change and adapt'

Chris Balasby:Chris Balas•12/05/24•

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Belleville 5-star Bryce Underwood is a Michigan Wolverine.
Michigan signed No. 1 overall recruit Bryce Underwood in December.

Michigan General Manager Sean Magee has made an incredible impact on U-M’s NIL and roster composition since coming back to U-M with head coach Sherrone Moore, and he’s one of the big reasons the Wolverines had a great recruiting class. They signed not only the nation’s top player and quarterback in Bryce Underwood, but also several outstanding linemen who will provide the foundation for the offense for years to come if all goes as planned.

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Five-star Andrew Babalola was one of the biggest lands, but he wasn’t the only one. Moore said he was thrilled with the haul and would always put a focus on the men up front.

“Man, he can be a first-round draft pick,” Moore said of Babalola. “He’s got all the skills because he’s got the size. He’s probably 285 right now, which is good. You don’t want him too big. He could easily be 310 like that. But he’s got great ankle flexibility, great hip flexibility. He’s strong.

“But it’s always like with any lineman, you never really know until they get here. But he’s got ability to do it. He can be as good as any guy that’s played here. He’s got that ability. He’s that smart. He loves the game that much. He’s an awesome fit. He’s a great player, but he’s an outstanding kid … high ceiling. So, we’ll see when he gets here. He’ll be here early, too.”

As for the emphasis on the lines …

“Huge,” Moore said. “You’ve got to be big up front. You’ve got to be violent. You’ve got to be physical. So, that was definitely an emphasis for us … a continued emphasis. It has to be that.

“For you to win at the highest level, as we’ve seen, and the teams that are playing these championship weekends, they’re great up front. So, that’s what we’re going to continue to do.”

Magee has helped tremendously with that. Chris Balas sits down with him for this Signing Day interview. And for those looking to help, visit Champions Circle’s website, donate to New Blue, or check out BryceUnderwood.com for merchandise.

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