Michigan's JJ McCarthy Talks Ohio State Win, Playing in CFB Playoff & More | Full Interview

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[@olivervarah696]

JJ sounds like an incredible guy and teammate. Wishing Michigan luck in the playoffs!

[@TBreezy17]

Sure does.

[@TheAndokid1]

He really does. 20 years old and doing something with childhood cancer. Wow unbelievable.

[@TheSchmadz]

Now I understand why his teammates are so bought in… This kid is special. Grounded, sincere, and mature behind his years. Kudos to him and his parents! It’s great to be a Michigan Wolverine! Go Blue

[@davidwright1728]

Love this kid he is special no doubt nothing phoney about him, just a real pleasure to watch grow.

[@chicagoPTer]

Keep forgetting JJ is still only 19 years old. Crazy how much maturity and poise he has at that age. 19 and leading an undefeated Michigan team into the playoffs…just wow.

[@Bonelesswatrmelon1]

Rich eisen is one of the few sports media guys who just seems like he appreciates talent. You never really hear him ripping guys just always sounds positive and honest.

[@McNallicious]

I can’t and don’t want to ever imagine JJ and Donovan in OSU gear, super glad they chose UM. Thanks Urban & Day!

[@hugh-jasole]

Urban?

[@Est.1998]

@@hugh-jasoledid u watch the video?

[@eddiemanni8605]

Great kid glad he’s wearing Maize n Blue. Go Blue!

[@kiwination9568]

Just bought a snap back hat off your organization JJ your a incredible person and have followed you all the way back to your recruitment! Win that naty buddy!

[@dewaynewilliams1740]

Glad he’s leading the team

[@stanleyaltra6229]

Rich, I have a vision: a gathering of great Michigan QBs from various eras-- Franklin, Leach, Harbaugh, Grbac, Collins, Griese, Brady, Henson, Henne, Denard, Gardner, JJ. You're the man to make this happen!

[@robertmitchell6436]

You've dated yourself Stanley! My formative years were during the "Franklin" Era as in Dennis Franklin!! Can You Say 10-10 Tie??? A Heart Broken Wolverine fan that year "73" and Hardcore Wolverine Ever Since!!!

[@TY9941_]

Wb Cade

[@stanleyaltra6229]

@@robertmitchell6436 I have indeed. My college days were with Michael Taylor, Demetrius Brown, and Elvis, but I can still hear Ufer screaming, "Touchdown Dennis Franklin!! Oh my God, Dennis Franklin!!"

[@brandonblake320]

Denard? Lol he was a RB he was awful passing lol sure he had some yards but his % was butt cheeks. Gardner?! LOL what in the blue hell did that man ever do to be considered great? 😂 you just listed damn near every Michigan qb

[@TY9941_]

@@brandonblake320 he had a decent arm bro chill watch his highlights against ND complete aerial attack

[@manwhosayf]

I'm a UGA fan but I like this young man. That was a great interview, I will be pulling for him unless we meet.

[@lyndonchastain3181]

This kid has so much swag

[@iloveresses7277]

But it’s very wholesome natural swag.

[@lyndonchastain3181]

@@iloveresses7277 💯

[@antionejackson4848]

Great interview

[@j.priest8234]

I am truly impressed with JJ! Let's get this win against TCU and win this Natty! 💪🏽 Who knows, you might be playing THE "other side", but this time you'll get a trophy and another plaque!!! GO BLUE 👏🏽

[@gargould7186]

It’s not Ohio State anymore, it’s “The other Side

[@bdtn342]

Great interview! What a great young man, already a Michigan legend! I bought two hats this morning.

[@craigwalker7693]

Let’s go JJ! Only two more games. Ball out!! Go blue 〽️….this can go down as the greatest Michigan team of all time.

[@zhinan888]

Good guy. Respect 🙏

[@mikehowza]

Good Kid. Feels like he hasn't scratched the surface. God help them all when he starts to reach his full potential. Love the confidence.

[@DavGreg]

Fans of other schools just do not understand. Michigan IS different and is a very special place. It is so great to see the success in the program and the young men who are getting a great education and playing CFB at the highest level. It has been 25 years people, time to bring another national championship home to AA.

[@ksimon6485]

It’s been 74 since the last non shared Championship….

[@wolverineballer3376]

Thank You JJ and Team! We are back! GOOOO BLUUUUUUE

[@blankname6629]

Ryan day definitely screwed up the day he chose Kyle McCord. Every single recruiting site had JJ as the better prospect. I am guessing maybe he thought JJ was too laid back. He saw him smiling all the time and saw that as a weakness. But he is mistaken about that smile that smile is not one of a happy go lucky dude it’s a smile of I am going to show all these m’fers who the man is.

[@wendyuwaje]

JJ isn’t better he’s not a good passer.

[@maximiliankolbe_NIN]

@@wendyuwaje LoL. Ok, thanks for that technical analysis “Wendy” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@clintoncrites5833]

@@wendyuwaje you're either a delusional Suckeye fan or a blind person taking the word of your seeing eye dog...jeezus, haha

[@kennethverkest6717]

@@wendyuwaje he looked pretty good in the game against OsuckU

[@ksimon6485]

@@kennethverkest6717 50% completion percentage lol

[@kurtmadison9517]

Good kid!

[@deanjohnson7776]

I wish I had that vision and integrity in 19 years old

[@tayloredwards2539]

I love how he has the 2 Ohio St posters in the background with the date of the games and an Ohio St logo with a red circle with a line threw it meaning he's beaten the buckeyes twice now and next year will be 3 straight.

[@josephmulka]

Go Blue!!!!!!!!

[@drewby613]

Fine young man! Talking the talk, but walking the walk, and doing it beautifully. Looking forward to great things from him, and the Wolverines!!!

[@marvbush5592]

Thank you Rich and JJ!

[@flyfishmerc]

Went to TCU but hard not to root for that kid. Great interview Rich but GO FROGS !

[@JoshuaJohnson-pq7hf]

That's my QB. Great leader. Humble. God fearing young man! Go blue

[@johnpeterson2335]

Let's go JJ!!

[@BehindtheMuscle]

Thank you.

[@southviewarab]

Wild to think Ryan Day wanted to go another route from JJ and Donavan, then forward two years and they're single handedly outscoring OSU in Columbus... WILD!

[@sharonreel8678]

Great interview. Pls beat TCU and then Georgia! Sincerely, a Bama fan

[@webechubbin]

If we could get your guys backyard recruits we’d have a shot but it’s too hard when all the in state Georgia Bama and Florida talent only go to those two schools. Can’t blame em, it stays warm and they get paid massive NIL

[@jimprovenzino3373]

Great Kid! Great Interview!

[@colinbell3374]

Well done JJ!!!! Rich is right. It’s been so much fun!

[@JMichael-xc7uu]

This kid is so grounded- wow good luck JJ in the playoffs

[@issakakish3904]

great interview with this young talented QB

[@vanhunsberger4192]

Great interview! Don't change J.J. You have the opportunity to do great things in the world with or without success in football. Stay humble. Stay motivated. Stay true and good things will happen.

[@kevinwagner7333]

Seems like a really cool grounded dude. GO BLUE!!!

[@sealtrain8252]

Damn Ryan Day said no to JJ and Donovan Edwards and now they beat him in Columbus Also JJ definitely doesn’t lack ambition lol

[@gargould7186]

The “Other Side “ now that sounds like a good name for them, cuz UM has been ttun for too long.

[@ILoveTorriesPuppies]

It’s a”Maize”ing!! When Michigan lost to MSU last season, and J.J. fumbled twice, losing one that was pivotal in the Spartans’ comeback win, I was absolutely livid. Cade was my guy, and he led the team to great accomplishments while he was here. I’ll always appreciate what Cade helped accomplish alongside his teammates and he will forever hold a special place in my Wolverine heart. Thank you Cade!! Going into this season, I wanted Cade to lead the team to even greater heights. An unfortunate injury cut his season short, and he has since decided to transfer. I wish him and Erick All second-best in Iowa. J.J. has taken the foundation that Cade and Co. laid, and he has helped build upon that foundation to another victory over Ohio State, back to back Big Ten Championships, and a second consecutive CFP appearance. Now it’s time to reach higher. I never realized the heart and mind of this kid until I watched this interview. I think J.J. saw the leadership Cade displayed, he’s harnessed it, and he’s forged it into a desire that will not be denied! This kid is incredibly humble and mature, especially given his age. And he’s eight quarters away from being a National Champion! GO BLUE!! 💛💙

[@Macattack11639]

Cade this Cade that. Cade is slow as molasses. Thanks good luck and goodbye.

[@ILoveTorriesPuppies]

It never ceases to amaze me the classlessness of some people, and the lack of appreciation for those who laid the foundation upon which the next can build.

[@Rockcity829]

@@Macattack11639 Cade was along for the ride!!!!

[@Rockcity829]

@@ILoveTorriesPuppies The team laid the foundation not Cade.

[@ILoveTorriesPuppies]

@@Rockcity829 Did I or did I not say “Cade helped accomplish?” It’s incredible how some of you try to twist my words and attempt to attack your fellow fan. But if you honestly believe that Cade wasn’t an integral part of restoring UM to a National Title contender, you couldn’t be more wrong. Last I checked, J.J. fumbling at MSU last season was the number one reason they lost that game. And if they don’t lose that game, they’re number one squaring off with Cincinnati in the CFP instead of Georgia…and Cade was the starting QB. But wait a minute, you must not remember that, you’ll just remember the pick that Cade threw at the end of that game. You’ll choose to remember Haskins’ five TD game vs Ohio State, but won’t remember the clutch throws Cade made to Sainristil, CJ, and Roman. You won’t remember plays he made at Penn State, you’ll just remember that All took a three yard pass and ran it the distance. You won’t remember the throws he made in the Wiscy game in Madison, you’ll just remember how “slow” he was against Georgia. To say Cade was “along for the ride” is so disingenuous. It’s clear that some people will just never appreciate what they had because apparently that’s a sign of weakness. And if Cade leads Iowa to Indianapolis next season, people such as yourself will undermine the accomplishment by saying “the West division is weak,” “He was just along for the ride,” and “They don’t deserve to be there.” I don’t understand why it’s so hard for some of you…the mental gymnastics.

[@magoofulh8811]

JJ is a Michigan man 💪🏼 〽️〽️

[@dereksellsmi]

Between JJ and Blake Corum, how could you not be PROUD TO BE A MICHIGAN WOLVERINE!?

[@skywalker3034]

Go Rich u deserve it go Blue

[@TheChiefsfan88]

I LOVE this guy! Go Blue

[@joshuabennett8110]

GOOOOOOOOO BBLLUUUEEEEE!!!

[@jdg48439]

The intelligence of this "kid". Wow!!!

[@TheLusaso]

We are ALL very happy that you chose the right side to play for, rather than "the other side." I have a very very strong feeling you will go down as THE🐐 QB of Michigan. 〽️GOBLUE〽️

[@WolverineTradez]

G O B L U E Crack The Nut 〽️🏀🏈

[@rodrigok1220]

Really appreciate what Cade did last year, but do people honestly think Michigan would be undefinable right now if Cade was leading this team. JJ just brings an additional element to the game that now has to be defended.

[@spdcrzy]

That smiley face - from the mouths of babes. JJ, you'll go a long way, brother. GO BLUE!

[@kmfiz]

What a great All-American kid. So happy he chose Michigan. Go Blue!

[@devonhesano5249]

Love this dude

[@pmaximus5659]

Great

[@archiehall9081]

This is beautiful 💯

[@wolverineballer3376]

I concur

[@stevesalisbury3657]

Genuine good kid rare these days

[@spaniardprince]

Go Blue!

[@sharonkamrowski2962]

See you in Phoenix JJ!!!

[@markothesharko]

GO BLUE!

[@buzzbuser1124]

Hey Rich how much are you giving to the foundation?

[@yarddad6479]

Who's got it better then US?

[@jagarcia528]

NOOOOOBOOOOODDDDY !!!

[@ksimon6485]

How many teams have won a championship since 1948?… that’s who.

[@TylerRayHamblin]

@@ksimon6485 I’d argue a lot of teams who won one since then don’t have it better lol

[@ksimon6485]

@@TylerRayHamblin lol you’re probably right..

[@webechubbin]

@@ksimon6485 1997

[@tz9258]

Thank god for ryan day

[@skywalker3034]

Go Blue

[@webechubbin]

I wonder what the Georgia, Bama, Texas and Miami kids are doing with their NIL money? GUARANTEED NOT WHAT JJs doing. Great FN kid man.

[@PrestigeWorldwid3]

Anyone who looks this much like Zach Wilson has Bust potential.

[@happygilmore5591]

Sounds like a really humble young man..COLOR ME IMPRESSED (Hats off to Mr & Mrs MaCarthy for raising such a wonderful young man😊👍)! Go Blue〽️🏈

[@charleshann1]

Assume!!

[@original_lexxx]

Go blue

[@skywalker3034]

Joe is like a kid in a candy store lol go blie

[@spaceghost8995]

OH NO! Another QB with the dreaded "Punch Me Face" ! Looks like Jets Zach Wilson Part Two.

[@arielmoreno3420]

Is Rich breaking bad? Or this the Rich Heisenberg show?😂

[@pmaximus5659]

Such a grey interview

[@razor7241]

Hs He’s at Michigan because Ohio State didn’t want him!

[@BigDiscussions76Sports]

JJ🤣

[@cheezy-rider]

This guy looks like a white Lamar Jackson.

[@ajpierre]

Nice interview… UGA BY 30 again.

[@yarddad6479]

JJ plays for Michigan, yall better not look past the Sucknuts

[@blankname6629]

I don’t think so you do know Michigan out scored Georgia last year in the second half when JJ was takin all the snaps right?

[@marcusanderson933]

You better beat Ohio State first!

[@fishdave40]

Going to get killed in the playoffs. Not even Tom Brady could win a natty at Michigan.

[@monkeyman9856]

45-23 🤡

[@shane6000]

Actually, look at the roster for the 97 team. Tom Brady did win a natty at Michigan.

[@jeffchrapcynski4470]

Remember blue, You haven’t won anything yet but two meaningless victories against Ohio State in the regular season. And then an embarrassing loss in the playoffs.

[@4thQuarterMentality]

Means nothing if you guys lay another egg in the CFP

[@monkeyman9856]

That phrase means nothing when you use it wrong. 🤡

[@akpost8780]

That’s not what that saying means bro. Bad troll job 😂 Pathetic.

[@bruceaustin1373]

He's really cute!!!

[@skywalker3034]

Go blue

[@adifferentproject]

Go blue