The guys are joined by Giorgi Bezhanishvili to talk about his memories, life advice, and future basketball career. Later, they are joined by Illini offensive coordinator (@TonyPetersen17) to talk about how football practices are going and what the offense is looking like.
Ryan Lieber, Friendly Confines Chicago Cubs Podcast, joins the show to discuss the Cubs offensive problems so far. The guys interview Jason Heggemeyer, Illini Ticket Manager, about the Illini spring game coming up.
We hear audio from Underwood's press conference. The guys react to Carlos Rodon's no hitter and discuss the recent struggles of the Cubs/Cards.
Lon poses the question: 'As a fan, what's a game that was too painful for you to rewatch?' He and Derek discuss. Later, the guys hear from Illini head coach Brad Underwood on his 2021 Signing Day class.
Lon and Derek discuss Illini basketball's 2021 Signing Day class and Derek shares his player comp for Podziemski and Melendez.
Lon and Derek speak with Illini wrestling coach Jim Heffernan, who announced last week that he was retiring after 19 years with the program.
Lon and Derek break down Brandon Podziemski's commitment to Illinois, and are joined by his AAU Coach Antonio Curro, who gives some insight to his recruitment and his strengths as a player.
Lon and Derek are joined by Scott Burgess from Prep Hoops IL to discuss new Illini basketball commit AJ Storr, who had a huge weekend on the AAU circuit. They also asked Burgess about AJ Casey, Jaden Schutt and other prospects from the state.
Lon, Derek and Trevor discuss a rough weekend for the Cubs and Cardinals. Later, the guys talk about Trent Frazier's possible return, the latest with Adam Miller and more Illini hoops questions.
The guys are joined by new, Coach Pat Ryan to talk about his job for Illinois Football. Later, they review the week, including Adam Miller's option to transfer. At the end of the segment, Hans hosts Who Ya Got, including Masters talk.
The guys talk about everything that has happened in sports this past week. Derek and Trevor also discuss Adam Miller's move to the transfer portal and Illini Basketball.
Trevor reacts to the breaking news that Adam Miller is entering the transfer portal, and what this could mean for the Illini going forward. Later, hear Zoom presser audio from Illini football coach Bret Bielema.
Megan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune joins the show to preview the Cubs' outlook for 2021. Later, Trevor joins the guys to fully break down their division winners and playoff predictions for the baseball season.
Lon and Derek talk about UCLA's improbable run continuing to the Final Four, and Gonzaga's blowout of USC. Later, Claibs joins the show to help preview the Cardinals' season!
Lon and Derek break down Tuesday's Elite Eight matchups between Gonzaga & USC and Michigan & UCLA. Later, the guys are joined by Joey Wagner of Illini Inquirer to get the latest on Illinois football spring practice.
Lon and Derek give their thoughts on the Elite Eight results from Monday night with Baylor and Houston advancing.
Lon and Derek grade Indiana's hire of Mike Woodson and discuss some of the newest names to hit the transfer portal before playing a game of MLB Win Totals with Trevor.
Lon and Derek recap all the Sweet 16 games from this past weekend, including UCLA's OT upset of Alabama, Michigan's dominant win over Florida State and Oregon State upsetting Loyola to make it to the Elite 8.
The guys talk all about the latest coaching moves in college basketball. Later, they preview this weekend's Sweet 16 games, and Hans hosts Who Ya Got to end the hour.
The guys talk about the latest news in the sports world. Later, they play audio of Coach Bielema's conference call, where he talks about first days of practice, recruiting, and more!
The Drive with Lon Tay and Derek Piper airs weekdays 4-6pm on ESPN 93.5 in Champaign-Urbana!
