In the Trenches Podcast
About Jon Jansen
A first team All-America offensive tackle and Academic All-American in 1998, Jansen set Michigan's school record by starting all 50 games during his four-year playing career at right tackle. He received Michigan's Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1999 for his academic, athletic and community service accomplishments. Jansen was a two-time captain who led the Wolverines to back-to-back conference titles (1997-98) and was a leader on the 1997 national championship team. A two-time All-Big Ten first team performer, Jansen was named the 1998 Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year.
Jansen was chosen by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played 11 seasons in the NFL for the Redskins and Detroit Lions.
Interact With Jon Jansen
You can ask Jon a question via Twitter (@JonJansen77), email (michiganwolverinesradio@gmail.com) or text (734-328-1760).
Season 3 Episodes
July 31: In the latest “Since We Last Talked,” Jon shares some thoughts on Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren's letter to the league's athletic directors (3:00), the SEC's schedule model (9:30) and the upside of Michigan's wide receivers and offensive line (16:00). Then, junior wide receiver Ronnie Bell joins the show to discuss the pandemic-related changes he made to his work this spring (23:00), the improvements he needs to make for 2020 (26:15), his impressions on the quarterback battle (29:15), the uniqueness and excitement surrounding the upcoming season (31:00) and how he stacks up as a basketball player (38:00).
July 29: Jon and Brian discuss some of the latest news around the sports world, including the pause in workouts for four Michigan programs (3:00), the differences in some of the Power 5 conference's plans (7:00) and the impact of the current issues within Major League Baseball (17:00). Then, former Michigan linebacker Andy Cannavino, the defensive captain from the 1980 Big Ten and Rose Bowl Championship Team, stops by to discuss that team's early-season struggles and changes (20:00), Bo's challenge to him after back-to-back losses (27:00), some of the key games and memories from the late-season surge (32:00) and what he remembers from his Rose Bowl experiences (37:00).
• Past Episodes: Season 2 | Season 1
| Date | Description |
| 7/23/20 | We begin with some exciting details on a new project that will begin in early August on this podcast feed. Then, Jon breaks down some of the Wolverines on preseason watch lists (5:15) and touches on the important topics in college football and sports in general over the last few days (10:30). We conclude with an awesome conversation with senior defensive lineman Carlo Kemp, who discusses his time at home early in the pandemic (20:00), seeing and leading his teammates during these unique times (24:00), dealing with the unknowns about the upcoming season (31:15), and his impressions of the defensive line and the team as a whole (36:30). » Listen |
| 7/20/20 | Jon has a great conversation with former Wolverine quarterback John Wangler. He discusses his life before coming to the University of Michigan (2:30), his early days with the Wolverines (10:00), his memories of the game-winner to Anthony Carter against Indiana (29:15), the story behind his injury late in 1979 and how that shaped the 1980 season (37:30). Wangler also talks about what he remembers from the 1980 win over Ohio State and the 1981 Rose Bowl victory (46:15). » Listen |
| 7/17/20 | Jon and Brian catch up on some of the newsworthy items from the last few days, like the NCAA's safety standards for competition (11:30), the cancellation of the 2021 Rose Parade (16:00), and some preseason recognition for Kwity Paye and Ambry Thomas (23:00). Then, fullback Ben Mason joins the show to discuss the origin of his nickname "Bench" (28:00), how the Wolverines have handled this difficult offseason (31:00), his position flexibility and where his focus is now (33:30), how he balances football with schoolwork (41:40) and the status of his hair (47:00). » Listen |
| 7/15/20 | Jon begins the episode discussing Michigan's important ticket policy announcement for the 2020 football season (3:20). Then, he catches up with redshirt freshman defensive lineman David Ojabo, who has spent the last three months in his home country of Scotland due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He provides an update on his situation (8:30), details his unique journey to the U.S. and the game of football (16:30), shares some amazing stories from his recruitment (20:15) and discusses why he chose Michigan (23:15). You can follow more of this unique story on Twitter at #FreeJabo. » Listen |
| 7/14/20 | We begin the episode by discussing the newest developments in the football world, including the next wave of COVID-19 testing at U-M (4:00), the Pac-12's conference-only schedule (11:30) and a new nickname for Washington's NFL team (14:45). Then, as we celebrate the 40-year anniversary of the 1980 Big Ten and Rose Bowl Championship Team, Jon chats with fellow offensive lineman great Bubba Paris. He puts the 1980 season in similar standing with his three Super Bowl titles (20:50), talks picking Michigan over Purdue (26:30), discusses teammates like John Wangler and Anthony Carter (29:45), breaks down the three things necessary for a championship season (37:40) and shares some stories from the big games in 1980 (44:00). » Listen |
| 7/10/20 | On the heels of the Big Ten's decision to shift to a conference-only schedule for 2020 fall sports, Jon provides his initial thoughts and discusses how the changes may affect the Wolverines (5:00). Then, Jon and Brian break down some key topics from head coach Jim Harbaugh's video conference on Wednesday, including full context on his statement about dealing with COVID-19 (16:30), his players' desire to be part of the solution (21:15) and some observations on the position battles at quarterback and offensive line (28:00). We conclude with a great conversation with senior linebacker Josh Ross, who talks about his experiences during the pandemic (42:15), the lessons from his injury-plagued 2019 season (47:00) and his excitement level for the upcoming schedule (50:40). » Listen |
| 7/3/20 | In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss the MGoBlue Awards (4:15), Greg Harden's impact on U-M (8:30), some funny clips from last year's radio broadcasts (17:15), and this weekend's hot dog eating contest (27:00). Then, Senior Associate AD and Chief Health & Welfare Officer Darryl Conway stops by to talk about his vital role in student-athlete safety during the pandemic (32:45), the safety measures in place for student-athletes and staff members (39:10), the early results of all the new protocols (52:15), and the importance of monitoring student-athletes' mental health during this unprecedented time (59:50). » Listen |
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