Episodes
7 hours ago
7 hours ago
Derek and Kyle discuss Luke Goode's official commitment to Indiana and how Illini fans should feel about him leaving for a conference rival. Later, hear from Bears GM Ryan Poles on his first round draft haul of Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze.
8 hours ago
8 hours ago
Derek and Kyle discuss Caleb Williams officially being drafted number one overall to the Bears along with Rome Odunze at the ninth pick. The guys talk about whether Williams could finally be the answer for Bears at quarterback and what the future could look like for him.
2 days ago
2 days ago
Derek and Kyle discuss what Evansville transfer Ben Humrichous could bring to Illinois and why the Illini should feel good about their sell in his recruitment. Later, the guys hit on some significant transfer portal names beginning to enter the portal in its final wave before the deadline.
2 days ago
2 days ago
Derek and Kyle discuss what the Bears should do with the 9th overall pick and whether or not they think JJ McCarthy will live up to the hype in the NFL. Later, Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner joins the show to share his thoughts on the Illini's crop of draft prospects before the NFL Draft.
3 days ago
3 days ago
Derek and Kyle discuss whether or not the player movement era in college basketball will ever be reined in again and how far it could ultimately go. Later, the guys discuss what the right way to build a college hoops roster is nowadays amid Tom Izzo and Matt Painter's reluctance to adapt to the new norm.
3 days ago
3 days ago
Derek and Kyle discuss the Caleb Williams era beginning in Chicago on the eve of the NFL Draft and Derek shares how much he's warmed up to the idea of Williams and what Year 1 could look like for him.
4 days ago
4 days ago
Lon and Derek discuss how to feel about a college basketball player transferring to a rival, as has happened multiple times this offseason. Later, hear from Orlando Antigua and Brad Underwood as they discuss Antigua's return to the staff and the Illini's portal activity.
4 days ago
4 days ago
Lon and Derek discuss Luke Goode potentially transferring to Indiana and what caused him to choose to play his final year elsewhere. Later, Aaron Leming from Bear Report joins the show to share his insight on Caleb Williams and the Bears' overall plan for the upcoming NFL Draft.
5 days ago
5 days ago
Derek and Kyle discuss what Orlando Antigua brings to the coaching staff and who could be next for Illinois in the transfer portal. The also also recap a frustrating week of baseball for their respective teams.
5 days ago
5 days ago
Lon and Derek react to a busy weekend of news that included Illinois bringing back Orlando Antigua to fill its assistant coaching vacancy and Luke Goode entering the transfer portal. Later, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner joins the show to share his thoughts on a crazy basketball offseason and recap Illini football's Spring Game.
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Lon and Derek discuss the Spring Game marking the end of spring football for Illinois and how concerned they are about the defense heading into 2024. Later, Hans Dee stops by the studio for his award-winning segment "Who Ya Got?"
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Lon and Derek discuss the start of baseball season that has seen the Cubs start hot and the Cardinals continue to sit in last place in the NL Central. Later, NBA expert Matt Silich joins the show to discuss the Bulls play-in game and preview the NBA playoffs.
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Derek shares the latest on Illinois' assistant coach search and Derek and Kyle discuss what hiring Orlando Antigua back could mean for the rest of the offseason. Later, hear from Brad Underwood as he met with the media during his Coaches vs. Cancer event in Gordyville.
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
4/18/24 Hour 1: Storr to Kansas, Maddox to Xavier; What's next for Illinois?
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Lon and Derek discuss Illinois losing two transfer targets in AJ Storr and Dante Maddox and what could be next for them in the portal cycle.
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Derek and Kyle discuss a few more Illini transfer portal topics along with react to Indiana landing Arizona transfer Oumar Ballo and if their roster can compete at the top of the Big Ten. Hear from Johnny Newton after his Pro Day in front of NFL scouts.
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Lon and Derek discuss how Illinois has completely changed their recruiting approach in the transfer portal era and whether freshmen as a whole have become pretty much obsolete in college basketball. The guys talk about former Illini target Jaden Schutt entering the transfer portal and if he'd be an option for Illinois.
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Derek and Kyle discuss how comfortable Illinois should be recruiting over its own guys like Sencire Harris and Amani Hansberry with outside portal options. The guys also talk about what Ty Rodgers' role should look like next season.
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Lon and Derek discuss Kylan Boswell's commitment to Illinois and what he'll bring to the backcourt. Derek also shares his thoughts on the visits of Carey Booth and Dante Maddox and where Illinois stands on each.
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Derek and Kyle discuss the Illini's pursuit of Wisconsin transfer AJ Storr and talk about at what point NIL demands can become too high and unattainable for a program like Illinois. Later, the guys share their thoughts on the portal activity across the Big Ten.
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Former Drive producer Trevor Vallese joins the show to share some stories from his trip to Phoenix for the Final Four as well as weigh on the crazy college basketball coaching carousel and the Illini's exciting tournament run.