The guys are joined by Mike LaTulip (@LaTulip_Mike) to discuss tonight's Illini vs Iowa game. Later, Hans Dee hosts Who Ya Got, including the guys predictions on NHL and B1G basketball games this weekend.
The guys talk all about tonight's game, including Underwood audio from this morning's press conference.
Justin Bozarth, Tuscola Basketball Coach, joins the show to discuss high school basketball coming back. The guys talk more about the Iowa game tomorrow night and we hear more audio from Coach Underwood.
In the first hour, Sean Bock 247Sports Insider for the Iowa Hawkeyes, joins the guys to discuss the game tomorrow night. We then hear audio of Brad Underwood's press conference from today.
The guys play a ton of sound clips from today's Bret Bielema press conference, and then talk about the McDonalds-Tennessee football scheme.
Lon and Derek play sound bytes from today's Bret Bielema press conference, and give their impressions on what he can bring to this Illinois program. Later, they preview tonight's 2 Big Ten basketball games.
The guys listen to audio clips from Kevin Kane's introductory press conference today, and are then joined by Illini volleyball head coach Chris Tamas, who discusses the team's hot start to the season. Later, the guys tackle this year's MLB Hall of Fame debate.
Lon and Derek discuss Illinois' path to a Big Ten title, who stands in their way, and what their upcoming opportunities are. Later, BTN's Stephen Bardo joins the guys to discuss the league, and specifically Illinois' strengths and weaknesses.
Lon and Derek begin the hour discussing Illini basketball recruiting and what Illinois' options look like for adding to next year's roster. Later, the guys break down the Big Ten basketball landscape after the weekend slate.
Lon and Derek give their thoughts on championship weekend in the NFL and they look ahead at the Bucs-Chiefs Super Bowl matchup. Later, the guys hear from Illinois football wide receivers coach George McDonald.
The guys talk about NCAA NET basketball rankings, and the IHSA reversing their decision after Jan 20th to allow all sports. Later, Hans hosts "Who Ya Got" including the guys predictions on the NFL Playoffs and B1G Basketball.
Derek breaks down potential non-conference opponents that Illinois could fit into their schedule this weekend. Later, the guys pick their favorite player props for the Chiefs-Bills and Bucs-Packers games this weekend.
Former WCIA TV sports reporter Rob Collins joins the guys to talk Chiefs-Bills, Patrick Mahomes, and other Kansas City sports topics. Later, the guys get medical advice on if Mahomes should play this weekend.
The guys speculate about the possibility of Illinois playing a replacement game this weekend and we hear audio from Roderick Perry discussing his return to the Illini.
The guys recap the win against Penn State last night and then we hear audio from Underwood.
The guys play press conference audio from Trent Frazier's Zoom today, including a fun discussion on video games and Fortnite. Later, Trevor takes the guys around the world of Big Ten basketball.
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner joins Lon and Derek to discuss Illinois football's additions, returnees, and commits, including how much difference there is between the previous staff and Bielema's. Later, Derek breaks down Illinois versus Penn State tonight.
Former Illini golfer Nick Hardy joins the show to discuss his top 15 finish at the PGA Sony Open in Hawaii this past weekend. Later, the guys recap each NFL Divisional Weekend game, and preview Championship Sunday.
Lon, Derek and Trevor react to Illinois' second straight loss, an 87-81 defeat to Ohio State, and then discuss their biggest issues with this team, and how to address them. Later, hear audio from today's Brad Underwood press conference.
The Drive with Lon Tay and Derek Piper airs weekdays 4-6pm on ESPN 93.5 in Champaign-Urbana!
