The Drive on ESPN 93.5

06/12/20 Hour 2: COVID Results from NCAA Workouts; Sosa/McGwire Highlights; Who Ya Got: Quarantine Edition

The guys talk about how Houston has shut down their team workouts after 6 players tested positive, and how concerning this is moving forward. Later, the guys play highlights from the 1998 MLB season, including Sammy Sosa hitting his 20th homer of June and Mark McGwire hitting his 70th homer of the year. Later: another week of Who Ya Got.

06/12/20 Hour 1: Brian Bartow (Cardinals PR) Recounts '98 HR Chase; Will Klein (EIU Pitcher Drafted By Royals)

The guys chat with Brian Bartow, director of media relations for the Cardinals, to recount tales from the 1998 home run chase prior to this weekend's 30 for 30 documentary on the Sosa/McGwire chase. Later, they talk with Will Klein, an Eastern Illinois pitcher who was drafted by the Kansas City Royals yesterday.

06/11/20 Hour 2: Mike Daum (SDSU, Member of Illini TBT Team); Top 10 Leading Scorers in NCAA History

The guys talk with Mike Daum, former South Dakota State guard who was added to the Illini TBT team this week. Later, the guys talk about Daum being 7th all-time in NCAA history in points scored, and run down the entire top 20 list.

06/11/20 Hour 1: Recapping Cubs/Cards MLB Draft Picks; TBT Tournament Officially a Go

The guys break down the Cubs and Cardinals' 1st round draft picks Ed Howard and Jordan Walker, before revealing more details that came out today about the TBT Tournament, which will be broadcasted on ESPN in Columbus.

06/10/20 Hour 2: Dan Hartleb Discusses MLB Draft Changes and How it Could Positively Affect the Illini

Dan Hartleb, Illinois Baseball Coach, joins the show to discuss how the changes to Major League Baseball could bring more talent to the Illini. Hartleb and the guys reminisce about listening to baseball on the radio. 

06/10/20 Hour 1: Tonight's MLB Draft; NBA Playoff Predictions/Odds

The guys preview tonight's MLB draft and who could be selected by the Cards/Cubs and then discuss how the NBA Playoffs will play out at Magic Kingdom. 

06/09/20 Hour 2: Kyle Vinales (Added to Illini TBT Team); Other TBT Tourney Thoughts/Analysis

The guys chat with Kyle Vinales, the former Central Connecticut guard who was added to the House of 'Paign TBT Team this week and joins his former teammates overseas Mike Finke and Malcolm Hill. Later, Derek breaks some TBT news, and the guys get nitty gritty with the exact details of the tournament.

06/09/20 Hour 1: Which Sport Will Have The Weirdest No-Fan Atmosphere; Lon Goes OFF on MLB Owners

The guys discuss which sport between the NBA, NHL and MLB would have the weirdest experiences with no fans, including in big moments at the end of games or when announcers are making a big call. Later, Lon loses it on the MLB owners and the baseball labor dispute.

06/08/20 Hour 2: Illinois' Emerald Coast Classic Matchup; Upcoming Non-Conference Illini Bball

CBS Sports announced today Illinois Basketball will take on Florida on November 27 in the Emerald Coast Classic, the guys break down the Gators and what the Non-Conference schedule could look like for 2020-2021. 

06/08/20 Hour 1: New MLB Proposal; Illini TBT Adds 2 More; Central Illinois Native Top 10 Pick?

The guys discuss the new MLB proposal to return to play this season and the newest additions to the Illini TBT Basketball Team. Reid Detmers, Springfield native and potential Top 10 pick in this Wednesday's MLB Draft, joins the show to discuss his career and what this week means to him. 

06/05/20 Hour 2: Our Final MLB The Show Sim and Reaction; Who Ya Got: Quarantine Edition

Derek and Trevor run one more MLB The Show simulation, and sum up the results overall and how realistic/possible they think some of the outcomes are. Later, the guys are joined by Lon via phone to rip through another ridiculous Who Ya Got: Quarantine Edition.

06/05/20 Hour 1: NCAA Hits Oklahoma State Hard; Full Audio of Lovie Smith's Interview w/ Mike Tirico

Derek and Trevor talk about the NCAA hitting Oklahoma State with a one-year NCAA tournament ban and various other punishments, and discuss what that means in the broader spectrum for other schools like Arizona and Kansas. Later, the guys play and react to Lovie Smith's discussion with Mike Tirico.

06/04/20 Hour 2: Trevor runs his MLB The Show sim, Still no love for Javy Baez, 'Great Escape' sports destination

Lon and Derek call up Trevor for the results of his MLB The Show simulation, as part of our week-long case study. Later, the guys discuss where they would go for their sports 'Great Escape' if they could go to any sporting event with all back to normal.

06/04/20 Hour 1: Next Question: NBA Returns Edition; Zion Williamson vs. Ja Morant, Sixers finally have the remedy for the Celtics?

Lon and Derek start the show talking about the best ways to take in the atmosphere at Busch Stadium and Wrigley Field. Later, the guys discuss the storylines surrounding the NBA's return in a Next Question segment.

06/03/20 Hour 2: Running Another MLB The Show Simulation; Longest-Tenured MLB Careers

Derek presents Day Two of his MLB The Show simulation, including some different and results and some surprisingly similar results from yesterday's sim. Later, the guys rip through some of the longest-tenured MLB careers, including Jamie Moyer and Nolan Ryan.

06/03/20 Hour 1: The Right Number of Games for Shortened Season; Face of Each MLB Franchise

The guys determine what the "sweet spot" number of games would be for a shortened MLB season, before arguing who the face of every MLB franchise is, including the Cards and Cubs.

06/02/20 Hour 2: Derek Runs MLB 20 The Show Sim; How Did The Cubs/Cardinals Do?

Derek breaks down an MLB The Show simulation he ran up until today's date, and details how the Cubs, Cardinals, White Sox and the rest of the league have performed up until this point.

06/02/20 Hour 1: Examining Big 10 Arenas & Ticket Revenue For Football & Basketball

The guys break down the Big Ten schools and their arena capacities, and then compare it to their ticket revenue to see which schools over and under perform the most. 

05/29/20 Hour 2: Pat Chambers (PSU Coach) Joins The Show; Who Ya Got: Quarantine Edition

Penn State's head basketball coach Pat Chambers joins the show to break down his fighting style and Who Ya Got run to the Big Ten title bout. Later, the guys dive into another week of matchups during Who Ya Got: Quarantine Edition.

05/29/20 Hour 1: Pat Chambers' Road to the Final 4: College Hoops Fights; True or False: Quarantine Edition

The guys break down potential coaching matchups for Pat Chambers as he makes his way towards the title belt for college hoops fights. Later, the guys answer some tough questions about sports returning during True or False.