The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

5/1/24 Hour 1: Are Cardinals heading towards selling at the deadline?; Ben Humrichous commits to Illinois

Derek and Kyle discuss another disappointing Cardinals series and what their plans could look like at the trade deadline if things stay on their current path. The guys also discuss Illinois basketball landing a commitment from Evansville transfer Ben Humrichous.

4/29/24 Hour 2: Any Tyler O'Neill regrets from the Cardinals?; Illini/Curbelo reunion under any circumstance?

Derek and Kyle talk some baseball including Tyler O'Neill's resurgence with the Red Sox and if there's any regret there. Later, the guys hit on some more college hoops topics such as the role of scholarships in the NIL world and if Illinois would ever take Andre Curbelo back in a hypothetical situation.

4/29/24 Hour 1: Has guard become a significant need for Illini hoops in the portal?; Level of concern about Illini football after latest bad news

Derek and Kyle discuss where guard should fall on the Illini's transfer portal priority left after the departure of Nico Moretti. Later, the guys share their level of concern about Illinois football following the transfer of 4-star prospect AJ Dennis amid an underwhelming offseason.

4/26/24 Hour 2: Luke Goode commits to Indiana — How should we feel?; Ryan Poles speaks on first round haul

Derek and Kyle discuss Luke Goode's official commitment to Indiana and how Illini fans should feel about him leaving for a conference rival. Later, hear from Bears GM Ryan Poles on his first round draft haul of Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze.

4/26/24 Hour 1: Caleb Williams is a Bear!; Is the long line of Bears quarterback troubles finally over?

Derek and Kyle discuss Caleb Williams officially being drafted number one overall to the Bears along with Rome Odunze at the ninth pick. The guys talk about whether Williams could finally be the answer for Bears at quarterback and what the future could look like for him.

4/25/24 Hour 2: What would Ben Humrichous bring to the Illini?; Final transfer portal wave beginning to take shape

Derek and Kyle discuss what Evansville transfer Ben Humrichous could bring to Illinois and why the Illini should feel good about their sell in his recruitment. Later, the guys hit on some significant transfer portal names beginning to enter the portal in its final wave before the deadline.

4/25/24 Hour 1: Where will the Bears go with the 9th pick?; Will JJ McCarthy work out in the NFL?; Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) talks Illinois draft prospects

Derek and Kyle discuss what the Bears should do with the 9th overall pick and whether or not they think JJ McCarthy will live up to the hype in the NFL. Later, Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner joins the show to share his thoughts on the Illini's crop of draft prospects before the NFL Draft.

4/24/24 Hour 2: Will the player movement era in college basketball ever change again?; The best way to build a college basketball roster

Derek and Kyle discuss whether or not the player movement era in college basketball will ever be reined in again and how far it could ultimately go. Later, the guys discuss what the right way to build a college hoops roster is nowadays amid Tom Izzo and Matt Painter's reluctance to adapt to the new norm.

4/24/24 Hour 1: Piper warming up to the Caleb Williams era in Chicago?

Derek and Kyle discuss the Caleb Williams era beginning in Chicago on the eve of the NFL Draft and Derek shares how much he's warmed up to the idea of Williams and what Year 1 could look like for him.

4/23/24 Hour 2: How should we feel about transferring to an in-conference rival?; Antigua, Underwood audio

Lon and Derek discuss how to feel about a college basketball player transferring to a rival, as has happened multiple times this offseason. Later, hear from Orlando Antigua and Brad Underwood as they discuss Antigua's return to the staff and the Illini's portal activity.

4/23/24 Hour 1: Luke Goode potentially headed to Indiana?; Aaron Leming (Bear Report) talks Caleb Williams, Bears' NFL Draft plan

Lon and Derek discuss Luke Goode potentially transferring to Indiana and what caused him to choose to play his final year elsewhere. Later, Aaron Leming from Bear Report joins the show to share his insight on Caleb Williams and the Bears' overall plan for the upcoming NFL Draft.

4/22/24 Hour 2: What's next for Illinois in the transfer portal?; Rough baseball weekend for Cardinals, Cubs

Derek and Kyle discuss what Orlando Antigua brings to the coaching staff and who could be next for Illinois in the transfer portal. The also also recap a frustrating week of baseball for their respective teams.

4/22/24 Hour 1: Orlando Antigua is back!; Luke Goode enters transfer portal; Jeremy Werner (Illini Inquirer) weighs in on crazy hoops offseason, football Spring Game

Lon and Derek react to a busy weekend of news that included Illinois bringing back Orlando Antigua to fill its assistant coaching vacancy and Luke Goode entering the transfer portal. Later, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner joins the show to share his thoughts on a crazy basketball offseason and recap Illini football's Spring Game.

4/19/24 Hour 2: Spring football coming to a close — Is the defense a concern?; "Who Ya Got?" with Hans Dee

Lon and Derek discuss the Spring Game marking the end of spring football for Illinois and how concerned they are about the defense heading into 2024. Later, Hans Dee stops by the studio for his award-winning segment "Who Ya Got?"

4/19/24 Hour 1: Cubs off to hot start, Cardinals still in last; Matt Silich on Bulls, NBA Playoffs

Lon and Derek discuss the start of baseball season that has seen the Cubs start hot and the Cardinals continue to sit in last place in the NL Central. Later, NBA expert Matt Silich joins the show to discuss the Bulls play-in game and preview the NBA playoffs.

4/18/24 Hour 2: Latest on Illini's assistant coaching search — Will Antigua be back?; Underwood audio from Coaches vs. Cancer event

Derek shares the latest on Illinois' assistant coach search and Derek and Kyle discuss what hiring Orlando Antigua back could mean for the rest of the offseason. Later, hear from Brad Underwood as he met with the media during his Coaches vs. Cancer event in Gordyville.

4/18/24 Hour 1: Storr to Kansas, Maddox to Xavier; What's next for Illinois?

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois losing two transfer targets in AJ Storr and Dante Maddox and what could be next for them in the portal cycle.

4/16/24 Hour 2: Oumar Ballo commits to Indiana — will they compete in the Big Ten?; Johnny Newton on his Pro Day

Derek and Kyle discuss a few more Illini transfer portal topics along with react to Indiana landing Arizona transfer Oumar Ballo and if their roster can compete at the top of the Big Ten. Hear from Johnny Newton after his Pro Day in front of NFL scouts.

4/16/24 Hour 1: Have freshmen become obsolete in college hoops?; Jaden Schutt a portal option for Illini?

Lon and Derek discuss how Illinois has completely changed their recruiting approach in the transfer portal era and whether freshmen as a whole have become pretty much obsolete in college basketball. The guys talk about former Illini target Jaden Schutt entering the transfer portal and if he'd be an option for Illinois.

4/15/24 Hour 2: Should Illinois be comfortable recruiting over its own guys? Ty Rodgers' 2024-25 role

Derek and Kyle discuss how comfortable Illinois should be recruiting over its own guys like Sencire Harris and Amani Hansberry with outside portal options. The guys also talk about what Ty Rodgers' role should look like next season.