Cartier Boys - Michigan Defense 2023

[@missk8185]

National Champions! What a time to be alive!

[@Red-ss5lv]

If Bo Schembechler was still alive, this team would bring him to tears from sheer happiness. His football brain would have gasms because he used to always preach all this to his football teams. Team 144 defense, virtually had no holes in their depth. They were all incredibly disciplined and outstanding in their positions at the highest level and most importantly had the greatest team synergy.

[@SeanHenderson]

Young man, you weren't alive when Bo was alive. I watched him coach. He wasn't really that good. His only milestones he had to reach: beat MSU,beat OSU! He never won a natty not even close. Back 5he season would end and then nerds would calculate who wins the national championship! After the bowl games were over a 3rd party could decide who the best team is.

[@dior6s-]

​@@SeanHendersonhow do you know how old he is?

[@CodyOnCars1997]

Watching this as a Michigan fan, really makes me sad I won’t be able to watch #0 on defense anymore, dude is going to be GREAT in the NFL

[@Cornerstones1883]

Truth!! Sainristil was the heart of that defense.

[@David-zv6oy]

I remember watching the’97 Defense and feeling like I was watching not only the best defense Michigan had ever had, but possibly the best defense any college team has ever had. Team 144 is right there with the ‘97 team. Mikie Frozone is the best db after the interception return it that I can ever recall. The entire defense was loaded at every position and in many cases the 2 player at many positions was just as good as the 1. Performance on the field is hard to pick one over the other. But, the depth of team 144 was just incredible. You take your pick, but this old man is gonna ride with the Cartier Boys. Go Blue! What an awesome season, thank you boys for all the happy memories you have given us.

[@-sdot83]

Yea I’ll have to agree. I’m taking the ‘23 defense as well. In a alternate universe if ‘97 could play ‘23 im taking the ‘23 team!

[@David-zv6oy]

@@-sdot83 I was just talking about the defense, not the entire team. 23 offense is sooooo much better than the 97 offense. Starting with the quarterbacks. Griese was horrible in 95 & 96. He didn’t make the mistakes in 97, but he was still the worst player on that offense. I still don’t understand how Carr could play him over Brady, even a young Brady. I think 2023 beats 97 8 out of 10 times. The 2 the 97 team wins are because their Heisman Trophy winner makes some huge plays. Those would be some great games to watch though.

[@bend4852]

I would say this years defense was better because of how much the game has changed in favor of offenses. QB's throw it deep more than ever before, defensive players aren't allowed to make nearly as much contact with the receivers as they used to and they're not allowed to be overly physical like they used to be. I see a lot of guys on Michigans defense who would've done just fine playing back in the day where you could put your helmet down and knock the ball carrier on his ass and not get flagged for it

[@sarahrobinson-op4oo]

I was gonna type in a lot of the stuff that you said but you said it all for me. That '97 team left a lot of great memories. They were so fun to watch. From top to bottom, i do think they are the best defense of all time...and then the '23 defense came along. Wow!!! Amazing at every position and so much depth! Gonna be a lot of great memories from this season too. Let's just say we have the 2 best defenses of all time. It's Great To Be A Michigan Wolverine! Hail To The Victors!! Go Blue!!!

[@tonylvez]

Frozone better returner than Woodson?

[@garrisondyer]

This is the season highlight video we all needed and wanted. Thanks for putting this together!

[@RuckDocBen]

MIKEY … just incredible

[@jayandrusiak]

An absolute freak of nature

[@zurkle_tv]

I can watch that chase down by Grant all day! That play is absolutely insane.

[@spooon8796]

This is probably the best and greatest defense of all time!!!!

[@ernestkovach3305]

Arguably, yes.

[@rockig5529]

Statistically and arguably, yes

[@antdb3021]

Definitely. It was a pleasure watching them all season. This team will be hard for any team to live up to. 💯

[@stephencurry4835]

Lmfaoo. Delusion.

[@jonathanryle428]

Hell yes they are 2024 is gonna be a good year I’m not gonna assume we will do it again I’ll be so happy if we went all the way again to 15-0 for the 2024 season but this year is gonna be different I’ll say this we will continue winning our big 10 championship game for sure we always do back to back we’re the best team ever and I’m sure Alex Orgji is our new starter he also good

[@jeffkiewiet806]

The thing about this team was it was exactly that a team. No one bigger than anyone else. They rooted for each other every play and played hard for each other.

[@johnnywebb2351]

Agreed 👍🏾, THE TEAM, The Team, the team! GO BLUE FOREVER 💙

[@Wuncler]

Almost every championship team does 😂.

[@TheSpiritualNoob]

The music to this is perfect!

[@EnsoHenzo]

unbelievable how much this was tailor-made for my 13 year old self. michigan highlights. defensive highlights. with my 2 favorite songs from that time, Amazing and Can't Tell me Nothing, by my favorite artist. It made me happy for that little kid who didn't know how much this team would make him happy later. belatedly, but finally. Heck of a ride, wouldn't change anything. Go Blue

[@harambeharambe8312]

Mikey has to be one of the greatest defensive players I’ve ever seen. Picks, tackles, blitz like broo

[@kevinadams7234]

Mikey = BIG HEART!

[@JohnnyFarcry]

He ended up being one of my favorite Michigan players of all-time but I could say that for a lot of our recent players

[@BoydMcPeek]

Nice job with the video Aaron. You picked out some really good examples of old school stout tackling!

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

Watching this, you get a great idea just how dynamic a player Mike Sainristil was on that defense. Anyone who is making an "Michigan - All Time Defense" team has to include Mike as one of the DBs. Simply put, he was the best defensive player on a 15-0 national championship team with a defense full of incredible players. Just imagine a secondary with Woodson, Sainristil and take your pick of other great corners like Ty Law, Marlin Jackson, Leon Hall, etc etc, not to mention all the great safeties like Tripp Welborne, Marcus Ray, Ernest Shazor etc etc (I dunno if I'd have Peppers as a DB or LB; probably an LB). In any case, I'd take an All Time Michigan Secondary over any teams All Time WR Corps.

[@cornelllax05]

As a younger fan who only remembers the tail end of the Carr era, Mikey is bar none my favorite Michigan player ever

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

@@cornelllax05 I'm having a hard time coming up with one myself! I was pleasantly surprised when he played well during the '22 season after his switch from WR but I think I fell in love with him when he made that PBU on Stover in the endzone, in the 4th quarter. It was an All Time hustle play

[@JesusisLord756]

Don't forget will Johnson

[@maxdahmani9151]

2nd coming of marcus ray

[@Veltster]

Mike Sainristril is an elite talent and i think he will be an elite pro.

[@cornelllax05]

Agree completely! So many plays from him could have gone on here

[@jayandrusiak]

Dude honestly should have been a heisman contender

[@johnhale3210]

Watching all those Rose Bowl highlights back to back, just wow. Our d-line absolutely destroyed Bama! Go Blue!

[@MrJRDOT1]

If there is a play to be made, whatever kind of play it is, Mikey Sanristil is probably making it.

[@joshjacobsjingleheimerschm8941]

holy SMOKEEEEESSSSSS! talk about a pack of hungry wolves, them boys are straight goblins

[@jayandrusiak]

They play like a bunch of rabied Wolverine. Never bet on a Husky vs a hungry Wolverine

[@ryanpaulis5847]

Great video! Extremely well done! I was 18 in the 1997 season. Been an avid football fan since 1985. Fell in love with the sport early & I’ve seen a lot of great defenses. This one, all things considered, is the best I’ve ever seen. From the front 4 to the secondary you have pros all over the field. And the mark to a great defense is pressure on the QB without sacrificing DB’s & do they converge on the ball? You can 100% check both those boxes with this 2023 defense. I’d put this Michigan defense up against any offense. Look at the 2021 Ohio state offense. All 3 WRs & the QB were first round draft picks. Thats nuts. Plus a load of the offensive line I’m sure. Then the 2023 defense was ran the exact same way but with more talent & more experience running that pro style defense. All time great D. Fu*k the haters. Fu*k Ohio State. Michigan vs everybody. Go BLUE!!!😤✊🏼

[@davidgovanjr2380]

Yooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!! This video was Super Lit🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Go Blue!!!! Listen I'm 43 I was a teenager in 97' I remember that defense VERY WELL!!!! I remember thinking we will never see an elite athlete like Woodson ever again!!! Well guess what!!! We had a few Woodson's on the team this year and it got us another Natty!!!!! And I say this without a doubt this is the Greatest Defense I've ever seen play college football now the Greatest Offense ever is definitely hands down 2019 LSU. Anyway I'm rambling, yo this video was crazy!!!!!🤯💯🔥👍🏽

[@brendanrichardson8919]

Now this is my type of music

[@alonzoking9180]

Best video I've seen so far! 🔥 〽️Go Blue!

[@fall4ever]

Can't see enough of this! Go Blue! Smash!!〽️🏈💛💙

[@julianthekiddo3350]

Pure bliss

[@bigzeek1860]

Being an ohio st fan I never would’ve thought I’d love to see this day… Michigan National Champions🏆

[@towerofeverything7210]

Thanks for the acknowledgment. I will disregard the subtle shade lol

[@GoBlue4lyfe]

Can watch this vid ERY DAY!!!! Hail to the Victors

[@lgpugh35]

Stayed consistently relentless all year long. BIG BLUE HAIL TO THE VICTORS

[@MaizeNBlue32]

LFG!!! GO BLUE!!! 🤘🏼〽️🏈🌹🏆💙🤫💯🇺🇸

[@pdexBigTeacher]

Team 144 has set a standard that should drive future teams.

[@-sdot83]

Absolutely but man it will be extremely tough. This the greatest Michigan team of all time. There’s a great chance me or you will not see another team this great in our lifetime!

[@pdexBigTeacher]

@@-sdot83 I have to agree. Teams like this come around rarely. Burrow's LSU team was good, but the adversity and camaraderie coupled with their success this team exuded for the past 3 years may never be matched. #144Bet

[@Theruler13-r8w]

Them boys was nasty go blue!!

[@jondavis7773]

The intro to this video was fire! 〽️💪🏾🏆

[@robertrainey2258]

Really nice video with music! Thanks so much!

[@vnvet2282]

Speaking as a Washington Husky alum and fan. The 2023 championship was well deserved and overdue. Hoping to see the Wolverines go 4-0 against the Buckeyes. Best wishes for 2024.

[@JohnMcCullough97]

That was fun. D was stacked with play makers. Go Blue!!

[@JuwanTaylor-jz5zr]

This Michigan team got the best defense in college football history 💯💯

[@David-zv6oy]

I disagree. Best defense in college history is still the ought one D. As in 19 ought 1. Gave up 0 points all year, only 1 team crossed the 50. Stanford just gives up in the Rose bowl game at 49-0.

[@brucemcgraw2265]

I agree.....and ppl need to keep in mind that that defense only played 2-3 quarters. They kept thier starters out for most of the 3rd and 4th quarters through the first 5-6 games. If the starters stayed in throughout the entire game ( 5-6) undoubtedly they are pitching shutouts

[@huntersyverson1780]

Out of the last 10 national champions, Michigan’s defense allowed the fewest per game yardage to Power 5 conference opponents in a season at 253 yards/game.

[@Zoom-47]

Best national ship video I’ve seen so far thanks for putting this together 🏆〽️👌🏽

[@shock9862]

The best video of all time. Ive watched like 4 times

[@Cdavis9306]

Love the intro music!! If Jim leaves he will be missed but he gave us a championship so he has the rite to go where he wants don't know where going to get a coach as good as he is

[@HebrewGamer100]

Sucks he liquidated the staff on his way out but whatever. He did what he came here to do and now he wants that Lombardi Trophy. All the best to him. GO BLUE!!

[@PODTIER]

#GOBLUE FOREVER.

[@KenMac-ui2vb]

GO BLUE FOREVER

[@tylermayes2907]

Champs Go Blue〽️🏆

[@chriszimmerman1599]

This video is evidence that Sainristil deserves a damn statue in Ann Arbor. Such a clutch player

[@jwells1914]

There’s no Woodson on this defense but the 2023 Michigan Defense will have more pros.

[@michaelgill508]

Will Johnson has a chance

[@HebrewGamer100]

The 1997 championship and this 2023 championship are bookends. Both won by playing spectacular defense. In an era where it's all about air raids and pinball scores, Michigan did it the old fashion way.

[@JFlo69]

!! GO BLUE !!

[@benbred79]

Idc if thos team is better or worse then 97s. All I can say is a huge thank u to this team for giving me this feeling again after so long. After a decade n a half of interference with the program from multiple admins. After a decade n a half of being osu punching bag.....media punchlines n so on. I had forgotten how great it feels. N this yr is even better. Knowing what both the conf n the league did to try to oust mich n none of it mattered. Those kids ate every bit of crap thrown at them n still emerged victorious. So to me this win means more. This whole season felt like a giant middle finger to the league and to the big ten.....mtgat alone makes this one worth so much more GO BLUE!!!!!

[@calvinhilton7069]

8:12 -- I could watch this clip ALL DAY -- Kenneth Grant HAULS!

[@michaelwolfrum1752]

Mike Sainristil was so underrated all season. I need him on my Colts this year.

[@A.I.P519]

Best defense of all time!

[@joeybates1911]

ready to see some of them boys in powder blue!!

[@samuelgainey8336]

We were loaded on defense in 2023. Imagine having a 10 man rotation on the D line. Also imagine having an 2 All American defensive backs. Having Mikey and Will was a nasty combination. Jenkins, Graham, Grant, Goode, and Benny in the interior was lethal. 4 pass rushers on the edge rotating in and out kept the pass rush on fire. That 2023 team was built to win a Natty.

[@johnpaulson996]

Nice job puttng this together!

[@robertsmall1657]

People blame Milroe and the center on this play at the beginning. The blame should be on the right tackle. He got pushed back into the quarterback and his leg tripped Milroe who otherwise could’ve stayed up and ran a little to the left and maybe scored. Great play by Michigans defense.

[@bamogh99]

Common Michigan W

[@JamieSmith-fz2mz]

Man, that MSU game looked like they were playing a small high school from the Thumb. And I consider myself a fan of State. They’re my second favorite team. Hate to see it be that lopsided.

[@wolverinesfan9021]

Not even talking smack, this is just my honest assessment- MSU has major culture issues all the way from the athletic dpt to the administration.

[@Haze1552]

Best college team there has ever been.

[@buckeyenation7322]

LMFAO!

[@amintiri2503]

​@@buckeyenation7322buckeyes on suicide watch

[@-sdot83]

I love my Wolverines but they’re not #1. Now they are probably top 10 for sure all time between 7-10. Hella great team these teams don’t come around often so I hope everyone enjoyed the ride……and a wonderful ride it was!

[@homecourtstory]

@@buckeyenation7322it’s a top 5 team of all time for sure

[@Haze1552]

@@-sdot83the way that defense hid coverages and ran formations that confused Saban and had Penix say he was “hearing ghosts” says it all. They had the best defensive scoring avg of 10.2 and beat a 2,2,4 and 10 seed to win a Natty. That is top level performance. People see past teams that score points but they don’t touch what that defensive unit did. Nobody fears Day and O$U, because they are soft. UM was able to just flat out bully everyone. Unfortunately traditional college ball is over and we are witnessing what it looks like to buy a title with what O$U is doing. There is no talent in that, that’s just writing a check. Harbaugh developed 3 and 4 stars to crush teams filled with 5 stars. What a year that was to watch.

[@speedskater1947]

The Defensive play of the Season was @ 8:12 to 8:21 when No.78 Grant a 350 pound tackle 5 yards behind a breaking free running back of Penn State No.13 Allen chases him down accelerating faster than him in stride, GET OUT !!! Tell me again a Big Man can't run.

[@spdcrzy]

Grant is an absolute MONSTER. Can't wait to see what he does next year! Crazy to think that he still has a few more years of eligibility left, too, and actually DROPPED weight to get stronger.

[@rodericksears638]

97 defense was special too and Michigan won the National Championship that year.

[@AKisboss]

tbh i took this defense for granted during the season.... There should be several NFL starters and I think 3-4 guys with superstar NFL potential: Will Johnson, Mason Graham, Kenneth Grant. I think Junior Colson is severely underrated as well, the guy was playing with 2 clubs on his hands. i honestly think this defense could rival some of the best college defenses ever in terms of translating to the NFL Even going into the 2024 season, the defense should reload and be great with Martindale. Sherrone Moore will have to get that OL and QB position ready if they want a chance at repeating though

[@sidneyrandolph14]

attended every home game plus the rose bowl that season... dont know how good you have it until its gone. pain.

[@spdcrzy]

Kris Jenkins. Mikey Sainristil. Will Johnson. Mason Graham. Kenneth Grant. Jaylen Harrell. Josiah Stewart. Rod Moore. Junior Colson. Josh Wallace. Ja'Den McBurrows. Braiden McGregor. Makari Paige. Keon Sabb. Cam Goode. Michael Barrett. Quinten Johnson. I mean, COME ON! There is absolutely NO WAY you're beating that defense, even on their worst day.

[@aronalvord]

When two undefeated teams go to war they say one 0 must go... Mikey wish you were the 0 that could stay 💙

[@LPisWEEZY]

Great vid.!

[@michiganhypelights]

Probably the best defense ive ever seen, 10 ppg allowed all year, 16 ppg in the playoffs, and max points allowed was 24 to very solid offenses

[@Antbeast23]

Bruh as a Dallas fan we drafted mazi smith and Luke that was such a reach Loveland and Kenneth grant are the better prospectd

[@scottulrich2725]

Alabama lineman on their butts!!! A beautiful thing.

[@livinlife3888]

Greatest defense ever! Held all 15 opponents under 25 points all season long, only time that ever done was literally 120 years ago by Minnesota in 1903.💯

[@MrAndersonneo88]

mikey is a walking highlight reel

[@kevinak-d1x]

People think Michigan was winning all these years because of JJ McCarthy. The run game and defense carried his ass

[@kayanfehmi2252]

Oh boy Michigan's mid QBs before McCarthy sold us so hard in critical games in Harbaugh's tenure. Careful what you comment

[@jtoaderamma]

Banger

[@MuhGlassRibs]

Sandristal was a beast. he is definitely a UM hall of famer

[@danielbolema2437]

The fact that Michigan defense absolutely bodied Bama o-line is really impressive. If I recall correctly, they had 8 or 9 sacks in the game.

[@YooperHatesOhioState]

Saw the Johnson one against Minnesota in person. Dude lurked that play

[@cornelllax05]

Same dude. The two games I went to this year was Minnesota and Ohio State, two of our best games overall

[@GoBlueNo1]

This is bar none, the best defense in Michigan history!!

[@TioVar2023]

The only thing I can say is WOW!

[@czogg99]

This defense was just relentless in their pursuit of the quarterback

[@michaelmaxfield6557]

Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant.. unbelievable IDL’s and two probable first round picks, maybe top 15 picks

[@fonzarelli6804]

Watching this to get a feel for what to look for from my Boltz. With our D, we are going to be a problem⚡️⚡️

[@dannybo6495]

We have to be one of the most dominate defenses in college football of all time Go Blue〽️

[@paulseibert8598]

THE BEST COLLEGE DEFENSE EVER.

[@scottd1903]

Mason Graham is scary good. If his game gets even better this year (and he decides to enter the draft) he could (likely) be a top 5 pick

[@maikahclark8873]

Let’s go babyyyyy

[@jeremysimoni]

My favorite play from defense will always be when we were playing Ohio State in Ohio and we were leading 31-20 and Stroud threw the ball across his body to the end zone and the receiver caught the ball but Mikey without even touching the receiver dives and touching only the ball 🏈 knocks it out of his hands. And ever since that, Mikey stayed on defense, even though he was a great wide receiver it was then we all knew were he belonged and the rest was history.

[@mattblain6196]

oh my goodness at @8:54 🤣🤣🤣

[@robertmartin8603]

Great video! Pure domination all the way through, I will say only play that wasn't on here that should've been was will Johnson's interception in the national championship

[@cornelllax05]

simply cant believe i forgot about that!

[@robertmartin8603]

@@cornelllax05 it's all good bro💪🏽

[@thebighousencaaattendancer478]

Statistically, 2023 Michigan is the best defense in college football history.

[@StevenNeidlein]

Man michigan's uniforms go hard

[@Oscar-gt8kx]

🏆〽️

[@webechubbin]

anyone who thought they werent the best defense was crazy. These boys were DIFFERENT. Held the #1 offense to 13 points. Couple blown coverages but other than that LOCKDOWN. and their trenches were insane.

[@creamage.]

2023 defense was amazing but the 2024 defense is gonna be even better...GO BLUE

[@jamezbrian4135]

held that super duper high powered offense of W to 13 points

[@jazzycmk6460]

As good as the defenses had been in 2021 & 2022, the one thing they didn’t do was force many turnovers. This team did, and often at the most crucial moments (see OSU and Washington games).

[@zachwalton134]

I’ll tell you right now #0 is a STAR

[@tonylove368]

For those who think Michigan wont be good again are going to be surprised and frustrated. They return a lot of players with experience. The culture is established. They play with great energy and theyre still well coached.

[@craigtomlin5986]

Go blue

[@susanholmes-walkerphdrn6354]

💛💙👊🏾👊🏾

[@SuperBOBandJIM]

I don’t think we’ll ever see a better Michigan defense than those dawgs we had in ‘23

[@DapoopMang-p4r]

Best defense in the playoff era so far

[@TomestisVivian]

No team scored more than 25pts against the Cartier Boys! Let's Fuckin Go!!!!! Go BLUE!!!!!