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Lon and Derek discuss what Illini basketball needs to focus on in their time off with Wednesday's game at Nebraska getting postponed. Later, the guys take a look at the Big Ten basketball landscape and break down a big matchup in Ann Arbor.

Lon and Derek are joined by J Leman in studio to discuss Alabama's win over Ohio State in the national title game and they also get J's thoughts on Bret Bielema's staff hires thus far.

The guys recap each game of the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend during another edition of Next Question. Later, Derek and Trevor dive more into their woes surrounding the Chicago Bears, and where they go from here.

Lon and Derek recap Illinois' disappointing 66-63 loss to unranked Maryland this weekend. Later, the guys hit on the Bears loss to the Saints, and Bret Bielema makes more additions to his coaching staff.

The guys talk about Illini Basketball in the beginning of the hour. Then they answer the biggest questions relating to the NFL Wild Card weekend. Later, Hans Dee hosts "Who Ya Got" where Tay and Piper give their predictions for this weekend, including Sunday's Illini basketball game.

The guys talk all about last night's second half comeback against Northwestern. Later, they play audio from today's press conference with Ryan Walters', Illinois' new Defensive Coordinator. 

Lon and Trevor preview tonight's Illinois-Northwestern matchup, and get Derek's thoughts from the road prior to tip-off.

Lon and Trevor discuss today's big news that Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco have been traded to the Mets, before chatting with Jason Mott (Peoria Chiefs GM) about the Cardinals affiliate.

Derek and Trevor recap Illinois' close win over Purdue 66-58, and launch into the "should Andre Curbelo be starting" discussion. Later, the guys begrudgingly discuss the Bears' 35-16 loss to the Packers.

J Leman joins Trevor and Derek to talk about the College Football Playoff games, the Big Ten in general, Bret Bielema's coaching staff, Justin Fields getting injured on a targeting call, and... his freestyle rapping techniques?

The guys talk all about this weekends NFL games with their predictions. Later, Hans Dee hosts Who Ya Got where the guys give all their predictions on B1G basketball, Bowl games, and NFL, and Illinois basketball.

The guys talk about recent trades among the Cubs. Later, Ryan Lieber (@ryandlieber) joins to go in depth all about the Cubs off season activity. 

The guys chat with Illini football lineman Doug Kramer, who announced he will be returning for a fifth season. He talks about the impact Bielema made in his decision to return, and how important it is that the majority of the OL is returning. Later, more MLB hot stove talk following the Yu Darvish trade.

The guys break down Bret Bielema's first two big hires to his staff, including OC Tony Petersen and OL coach Bart Miller, and then play Zoom press conference audio from Petersen, Miller and Illini QB Brandon Peters, who announced he will return for a fifth season in 2021.

The guys discuss more Ayo heroics during the Illini's 69-60 win over Indiana, and also chat with J Leman about Jake Hansen leaving, and how many players might return for another season under Bret Bielema.

The guys are joined by Andy Kurtz from Premier Sound and Design. Later, Lon gives his Christmas message! At the end of the hour, they replay their interview with Coach Bielema from yesterday. Merry Christmas!