Kellen Thompson-Voss
@kellenvoss.bsky.social
I write stuff for wxyz.com & maizenbrew.com 🏀 GVSU grad ⚓️ Flare screen enthusiast & 1-time chili cookoff winner
It's Conference Championship week. Come for picks from Von Lozon and myself (I'm 63-53-1) on the year, and stay for my ACC rant, a few bold moneyline plays, and some Penn State coaching discussion.
Betting the Best College Football Conference Championship Games
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December 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
It's Conference Championship week. Come for picks from Von Lozon and myself (I'm 63-53-1) on the year, and stay for my ACC rant, a few bold moneyline plays, and some Penn State coaching discussion.
Reposted by Kellen Thompson-Voss
Start the search all the way back, and you won't find any magic to explain what's happened at Indiana.
You just get reintroduced, again and again, to the same Curt Cignetti:
"A cocky nerd," as one ex-player puts it, with an immunity to identity crisis.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
You just get reintroduced, again and again, to the same Curt Cignetti:
"A cocky nerd," as one ex-player puts it, with an immunity to identity crisis.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Indiana football was irrelevant. Then a ‘cocky nerd’ arrived
Indiana’s head football coach has had a long, successful – and unconventional – career. What’s the secret to his magical run?
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Start the search all the way back, and you won't find any magic to explain what's happened at Indiana.
You just get reintroduced, again and again, to the same Curt Cignetti:
"A cocky nerd," as one ex-player puts it, with an immunity to identity crisis.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
You just get reintroduced, again and again, to the same Curt Cignetti:
"A cocky nerd," as one ex-player puts it, with an immunity to identity crisis.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Three reasons why Michigan is a National Championship contender
3 reasons Michigan Basketball is a National Championship contender after dominating Players Era Festival
Michigan Basketball proved it’s a legitimate title contender following a dominating Players Era Festival. Here are 3 reasons the Wolverines can win it all this season:
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December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Three reasons why Michigan is a National Championship contender
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i am done waiting for the official announcement. I wrote up all the reasons the Lane Kiffin saga felt like college football at its worst sports.beehiiv.com/p/lane-kiffi...
I hated the Lane Kiffin saga
Lane Kiffin distracted from a tremendous weekend of ball ... SPEAKING OF WHICH: The ACC-pocalypse is nigh! Ivy League football struck back! And more from the best 48 hours of the year.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
i am done waiting for the official announcement. I wrote up all the reasons the Lane Kiffin saga felt like college football at its worst sports.beehiiv.com/p/lane-kiffi...
Rivalry week is here, and @vonlozon.bsky.social and I got you covered with a preview and picks
Pick’em Podcast Week 14: Will Michigan (+10) upset Ohio State again?
Podcast Episode · The Block M Podcast Network: A University of Michigan Podcast · 11/27/2025 · 40m
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November 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Rivalry week is here, and @vonlozon.bsky.social and I got you covered with a preview and picks
Dusty May on the Fab Five being honored in the rafters one day: “It’s going to happen.”
November 27, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Dusty May on the Fab Five being honored in the rafters one day: “It’s going to happen.”
Dusty May on the Fab Five being honored in the rafters one day: “It’s going to happen.”
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Dusty May on the Fab Five being honored in the rafters one day: “It’s going to happen.”
Fun fact, that was the worst loss of Mark Few’s career and that guy started coaching at Gonzaga during the Clinton administration. Shoutout Dusty May.
November 27, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Fun fact, that was the worst loss of Mark Few’s career and that guy started coaching at Gonzaga during the Clinton administration. Shoutout Dusty May.
The Let’s Go Blue chants ring out in Vegas as Michigan ends the half on another run, this one 11-1, to take a 24- point lead into the half against the No 1 team on KenPom.
This group is one half away from being $1 million in NIL richer, and they wholeheartedly deserve it.
This group is one half away from being $1 million in NIL richer, and they wholeheartedly deserve it.
November 27, 2025 at 3:34 AM
The Let’s Go Blue chants ring out in Vegas as Michigan ends the half on another run, this one 11-1, to take a 24- point lead into the half against the No 1 team on KenPom.
This group is one half away from being $1 million in NIL richer, and they wholeheartedly deserve it.
This group is one half away from being $1 million in NIL richer, and they wholeheartedly deserve it.
Bruce Pearl may have not had fun watching his son’s squad get blown out, but the Wolverines sure had a blast. Michigan is playing with Final Four level focus. On to the Players Era Festival Championship.
5 Takeaways from Michigan Basketball’s blowout win over Auburn
Much like last night, the Michigan Wolverines dominated in Las Vegas, exacting revenge on the Auburn Tigers at the Players Era Festival:
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November 26, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Bruce Pearl may have not had fun watching his son’s squad get blown out, but the Wolverines sure had a blast. Michigan is playing with Final Four level focus. On to the Players Era Festival Championship.
Well that was a fun way to kick off this tournament
5 Takeaways from Michigan’s win against SDSU in the Players Era Festival
Michigan’s offense fired on all cylinders in that first half, and the Wolverines cruised to a victory over Brian Dutcher and SDSU to cap off Day 1 of the Players Era Festival:
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November 25, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Well that was a fun way to kick off this tournament
That's got to be one of the most thrilling college basketball games of the season. Michigan played great defense and Syla Swords hit eight threes and scored 29 points, but No. 1 UConn survived.
Game recap:
Game recap:
Michigan erases 20-point deficit, falls just short in instant classic against No. 1 UConn
The No. 6 Michigan Wolverines erased a 20-point lead and played excellent defense, leaning on Syla Swords’ hot shooting late, but UConn survived in the Hall of Fame showcase
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November 22, 2025 at 3:24 AM
That's got to be one of the most thrilling college basketball games of the season. Michigan played great defense and Syla Swords hit eight threes and scored 29 points, but No. 1 UConn survived.
Game recap:
Game recap:
Here's a wild stat: in two games against No. 1 teams in the country (South Carolina last season and UConn tonight), @umichwbball guard Syla Swords has posted a combined 56 points and 21 rebounds. She's a flat-out star, who shines brightest against the best team in the sport.
November 22, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Here's a wild stat: in two games against No. 1 teams in the country (South Carolina last season and UConn tonight), @umichwbball guard Syla Swords has posted a combined 56 points and 21 rebounds. She's a flat-out star, who shines brightest against the best team in the sport.
Turkey bolognse with the best jarred pasta sauce (Raos), kettle cooked parm from Frankenmuth, sautéed pepper and onion, garnished with red pepper flakes and herbs and finished under the broiler
November 21, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Turkey bolognse with the best jarred pasta sauce (Raos), kettle cooked parm from Frankenmuth, sautéed pepper and onion, garnished with red pepper flakes and herbs and finished under the broiler
All the players on KBA’s team are available tonight against No. 1 UConn. Top 10 matchup tips off tonight at 8pm
November 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
All the players on KBA’s team are available tonight against No. 1 UConn. Top 10 matchup tips off tonight at 8pm
Excellent read here on one of the least-thought-about positions in sports
"I tell people, my life's not real."
To be an NFL long snapper is to have your worth measured by a half-dozen plays every week.
It's also a shot at football nirvana.
A story for @theathletic.com on the sport's last happy men, and what they're chasing.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
To be an NFL long snapper is to have your worth measured by a half-dozen plays every week.
It's also a shot at football nirvana.
A story for @theathletic.com on the sport's last happy men, and what they're chasing.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
The NFL’s most anonymous men are also the happiest: ‘My life’s not real’
'People think it’s impossible to get in (as a long snapper). It’s damn near impossible to stay in.'
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Excellent read here on one of the least-thought-about positions in sports
Reposted by Kellen Thompson-Voss
"I tell people, my life's not real."
To be an NFL long snapper is to have your worth measured by a half-dozen plays every week.
It's also a shot at football nirvana.
A story for @theathletic.com on the sport's last happy men, and what they're chasing.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
To be an NFL long snapper is to have your worth measured by a half-dozen plays every week.
It's also a shot at football nirvana.
A story for @theathletic.com on the sport's last happy men, and what they're chasing.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
The NFL’s most anonymous men are also the happiest: ‘My life’s not real’
'People think it’s impossible to get in (as a long snapper). It’s damn near impossible to stay in.'
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
"I tell people, my life's not real."
To be an NFL long snapper is to have your worth measured by a half-dozen plays every week.
It's also a shot at football nirvana.
A story for @theathletic.com on the sport's last happy men, and what they're chasing.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
To be an NFL long snapper is to have your worth measured by a half-dozen plays every week.
It's also a shot at football nirvana.
A story for @theathletic.com on the sport's last happy men, and what they're chasing.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Yaxel Lendeborg went OFF for Michigan Basketball in the second half last night, so much so that a teammate of his said he “looks like LeBron on the court”:
Why Yaxel Lendeborg looked ‘like LeBron’ in Michigan’s win vs MTSU
Yaxel Lendeborg went OFF for Michigan Basketball in the second half last night, so much so that a teammate of his said he “looks like LeBron on the court”:
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November 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Yaxel Lendeborg went OFF for Michigan Basketball in the second half last night, so much so that a teammate of his said he “looks like LeBron on the court”:
We got a fun Week 13 slate. Give our pod a listen as @vonlozon.bsky.social tries to narrow my five-game lead, and stay tuned for a rant about Missouri and the flaws of the AP Poll.
Best Week 12 bets for USC-Oregon, Missouri-Oklahoma, Michigan-Maryland and more
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November 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We got a fun Week 13 slate. Give our pod a listen as @vonlozon.bsky.social tries to narrow my five-game lead, and stay tuned for a rant about Missouri and the flaws of the AP Poll.
5 takeaways from Michigan's win, including Yaxel going to the rim more, an impressive half from Cason and more
5 takeaways from Michigan Basketball’s win vs Middle Tennessee
Michigan Basketball took care of business at home vs Middle Tennessee. Here are 5 takeaways from the Wolverines’ victory at Crisler Center:
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November 20, 2025 at 1:44 AM
5 takeaways from Michigan's win, including Yaxel going to the rim more, an impressive half from Cason and more
Availability report is blank like the last few days. Every Wolverine is available tonight against Middle Tennessee
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Availability report is blank like the last few days. Every Wolverine is available tonight against Middle Tennessee
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Mo'ne Davis spent years telling people that she was done playing baseball. She did not want to be forever defined by what she did as a 13-year-old in Little League, a decade ago, and she did not feel like there was space for her to do much else. And then she felt differently. On Davis and the WPBL:
Mo’ne Davis Is Finally Ready to Play Baseball Again
More than a decade after becoming a Little League sensation at age 13, Mo’ne Davis is set to make more history as the face of the Women’s Pro Baseball League.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Mo'ne Davis spent years telling people that she was done playing baseball. She did not want to be forever defined by what she did as a 13-year-old in Little League, a decade ago, and she did not feel like there was space for her to do much else. And then she felt differently. On Davis and the WPBL:
More on a dominant win, the depth on the Michigan’s women’s roster, and just how far this team go:
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Michigan Women’s Basketball makes statement before showdown with UConn
In a blowout win over the No. 18 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the No. 14 Michigan Wolverines not only exacted revenge, they sent a clear message — this team is a Final Four contender:
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November 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
More on a dominant win, the depth on the Michigan’s women’s roster, and just how far this team go:
www.maizenbrew.com/womens-colle...
www.maizenbrew.com/womens-colle...
I can't remember a Michigan women's basketball that was this dominant against a team as good as No. 18 Notre Dame. Michigan exacted revenge from the Round of 32 in a big way.
Michigan uses sharp shooting & and-ones to dominate Notre Dame in Shamrock Classic
Michigan uses sharp shooting & and-ones to dominate Notre Dame in Shamrock Classic, and pick up a top-20 win at the Wayne State Fieldhouse
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November 15, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I can't remember a Michigan women's basketball that was this dominant against a team as good as No. 18 Notre Dame. Michigan exacted revenge from the Round of 32 in a big way.