The Drive on ESPN 93.5

09/11/20 Hour 2: Zach Hamer (Illini MBB Video Coordinator); Who Ya Got: Grab Bag Edition

The guys are joined by Zach Hamer (@CoachHamerILL) to discuss his career and life as a video coordinator. Later, Hans hosts Who Ya Got, where the guys make their final predictions on this weekend's games.

09/11/20 Hour 1: MLB Talk; NFL Predictions; Mettler Mix-Up w/ Dr. Gordon

The guys talk about the latest news in the sports world, including MLB and NFL. Later, they make their over/under predictions for the first weekend of NFL games. Dr. Matthew Gordon joins for Mettler Mix-Up for a listener-submitted question.

09/09/20 Hour 2: Mitch Trubisky Named Starting QB; Trev's Ticket Makes Its Return!

The guys discuss Mitch Trubisky being named the Bears' starting QB, and go through the history of Bears' QBs. Later, Trev's Ticket makes its triumphant return.

09/09/20 Hour 1: What We Missed; Every Team in the NCAA Tourney?; Brian Snow (24/7 Sports)

The guys recap the entire Cards-Cubs 5 game weekend series, and then discuss the possibility of an all-inclusive NCAA tournament. Later, they chat with Brian Snow of 24/7 sports to talk college hoops and Illini recruiting.

09/04/20 Hour 2: Chris Block (Horse Racing); Who Ya Got: Grab-Bag Edition

The guys talk to Chris Block, expert in horse racing. Later, Hans hosts Who Ya Got, where the guys predict this weekend's match-ups. 

09/04/20 Hour 1: Possibilities of B1G Football; Jalen Quinn ('22 PG prospect)

The guys talk about the possibilities of B1G football starting this fall. Later, Jalen Quinn from Tuscola joins to talk about his recruitment experience.

09/03/20 Hour 2: David Jones to DePaul; Evaluating Class of 2021; Chad Gordon (Friendly Confines Podcast) Talks Cubs

The guys talk about David Jones, an Illini target, who committed to DePaul over the weekend, and then break down the class of 2021's remaining targets. Later, Chad Gordon from The Friendly Confines podcast joins the guys to talk Cubs.

09/03/20 Hour 1: What Did We Miss? Catching Up On The World of Sports News

The guys are back! Lon, Derek and Trevor recap what they've missed the last few days in the world of sports, including the Cardinals, Cubs, NBA, NFL and college football.

08/28/20 Hour 2: Fantasy Football; Who Ya Got: Grab-bag Edition

The guys go in depth on Fantasy Football. Later, Lon and Derek predict this weekend's games on Who Ya Got with Hans Dee.

08/28/20 Hour 1: B1G Football in the Fall? Brad Evans (FTN Fantasy, Sirius XM) & Fantasy Football

The guys talk about the latest news on the B1G deciding whether or not to have football in the fall. Later, Brad Evans (@NoisyHuevos) joins to talk all about Fantasy Football.

08/26/20 Hour 2: More Teams Boycotting; Fantasy Football Talk; NFL Next Question

08/26/20 Hour 1: NBA Boycotts Games; Sean Kelley (ESPN Radio) Talks Luka Doncic, NBA Boycott

08/25/20 Hour 2: Illini basketball recruiting updates, Tim Sinclair talks NBA Bubble & new Chicago Bears gig

Lon and Derek discuss where Illinois basketball stands on the recruiting front in the 2021 class. Later, the guys are joined by Tim Sinclair to talk about being hired as the PA guy for the Chicago Bears. He also discusses the NBA Bubble and whether he thinks college basketball can pull off something similar.

08/25/20 Hour 1: Goldschmidt pure gold at the plate, Baez bounces back with bombs in Detroit

Lon and Derek start the show discussing wins for the Cardinals and Cubs on Monday night. The guys talk about Paul Goldschmidt's tear with the bat, as well as an encouraging start for Jack Flaherty. They also look at the division race.

08/24/20 Hour 2: Possible start dates for college hoops; Two Illini voted to preseason All-B1G list; What's up with the Cubs' lineup?

Lon and Derek start off by discussing CBS Sports' report of four possible start dates for college hoops and what that could look like. Later, the guys look at 247Sports' preseason All-Big Ten teams and Derek shares his picks. The guys finish the show talking about the struggling Cubs' lineup.

08/24/20 Hour 1: Brian Hightower Eligible; College Football's Calendar Conundrum; MLB Whiparound

Lon and Derek begin the show discussing the news that Illini football wideout Brian Hightower will be eligible this season after transferring from Miami. The guys also talk about the College Football Playoff going forward and what that means for the Big Ten. Later, they break down the happenings from the weekend with the Cubs-Sox and Cards-Reds series. 

08/21/20 Hour 2: B1G Football w/ Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg); College Basketball with James Haring (@JHaring40)

The guys are joined by Adam Rittenberg (ESPN and B1G reporter), to talk about the latest on B1G football. Later, James Haring (Dayton Director of Basketball Operations) joins to talk all about basketball.

08/21/20 Hour 1: B1G Football; NBA Draft; Who Ya Got: Grab Bag Edition

The guys talk about B1G Football, and the NBA Draft. Later predict this weekend's games with Hans Dee in "Who Ya Got."

08/20/20 Hour 2: Next Question: Grab-Bag Edition; Would You Rather: Cubs-Cardinals Edition

This hour goes so far off the rails, you just have to listen.

08/20/20 Hour 1: Cubs-Cardinals Series Recap; Thoughts on Kevin Warren's Letter; Mettler Mix-Up

Lon and Derek recap the 5 game Cubs-Cardinals series, and get a temperature check on how fans of both fanbases feel. Later, they play ESPN audio from Heather Dinich's interview with Kevin Warren.