The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

04/20/22 Full Show: Kofi Officially Declares for the Draft; Dan Hartleb on Illini Baseball’s Hot Streak

Lon and Derek react to Kofi officially entering the NBA draft, and appreciating just how good of a player he was for the Illini. Later, baseball coach Dan Hartleb joins the show!

04/19/22 Full Show: Decision Day for Kofi is Tomorrow: What to Expect, What it Will Mean

Lon and Derek talk about the news of the day: Kofi Cockburn will make his announcement tomorrow regarding whether or not he will return to Illinois for another season. On what might happen, what Derek is hearing, and what it all means.

04/18/22 Hour 2: More on ZZ Clark, Illinois Hoops Recruiting; Recapping the MLB Weekend

Lon and Derek talk more about the addition of ZZ Clark, and what it means for the Class of 2024 for Illinois. Later, the guys talk about the Cubs and Cardinals' weekends.

04/18/22 Hour 1: ZZ Clark (Skyy’s Brother) Commits to Illinois; More Illini Basketball Insight

Lon and Derek talk about the Illini nailing down Class of 2024 guard ZZ Clark, the brother of current commit Skyy Clark, and then talk more about Kofi's looming decision and other transfer portal targets.

04/13/22 Hour 2: Underwood Presser on Skyy Clark Signing; More Portal Talk; Pujols Homers

Lon and Derek hear from Brad Underwood's presser today welcoming Skyy Clark to the team. Later, the guys talk about Albert Pujols hitting his first home run, and more potential transfer portal targets.

04/13/22 Hour 1: Self, Kruger and Underwood Audio from Gordyville; Kershaw Pulled Amidst Perfecto

Lon and Derek talk about the scene in Gordyville last night for Coaches vs Cancer, where current Illini coach Brad Underwood was with former Illini coaches Lon Kruger and Bill Self. Hear from all 3 of them! Later, Lon goes off about Clayton Kershaw being pulled amidst tossing a perfect game.

04/12/22 Full Show: Breaking Down Cards and Cubs First Weekends; Spring Football Talk/Audio

Lon and Derek talk about the Cardinals and Cubs each taking 2 of 3 in their first series of the season, and where both teams can go from here. Later, the guys hear spring football audio from Aidan Laughery, Julian Pearl and Bret Bielema.

04/11/22 Hour 2: Recapping the Masters; More on Potential Illini Portal Targets (Ramey)

Lon and Derek talk about Scheffler and Smith's Sunday battle to win The Masters, and then jump back into Illini basketball offseason talk, including how Courtney Ramey could fit into the backcourt.

04/11/22 Hour 1: More on Skyy Clark, Kofi’s Decision, & Brandon Murray to Georgetown

Lon and Derek talk about Skyy Clark's commitment and what it means, plus Kofi's big looming decision, and Illini portal target Brandon Murray committing to Georgetown.

04/08/22 Hour 1: Skyy Clark Commits to Illinois!; Derek Piper’s Thoughts on the Addition & Class

Lon and Trevor talk about Skyy Clark committing to the Illini, and then talk with Derek about what this addition means.

04/06/22 Hour 2: Previewing the Masters (Odds & Winners); Trev’s Ticket: MLB Futures Edition

Lon and Derek talk about the latest on Skyy Clark, and then have Trevor join them to break down the betting odds for both Masters golf picks and MLB future picks.

04/06/22 Hour 1: Opening Day is Tomorrow!; Dylan Meyer (Former Illini) Joins the Show!

Lon and Derek talk about the excitement prior to tomorrow's baseball Opening Day, and then chat golf and The Masters with former Illini golfer Dylan Meyer.

04/05/22 Hour 2: Previewing the Cardinals/Cubs/National League; Walters & Lunney Audio

Lon, Derek and Trevor continue their MLB preview with the National League, most notably the Cardinals and Cubs. Later, hear spring practice audio from Illini coordinators Ryan Walters and Barry Lunney Jr.

04/05/22 Hour 1: Reaction to Kansas Winning the Title; Previewing the American League

Derek and Trevor react to Kansas beating North Carolina to win the national championship, and what this means for Bill Self's future. Later, the guys start their MLB 2022 Preview with the American League.

04/04/22 Hour 2: More on Courtney Ramey; Next Question: Illini Football Edition; Bret Bielema Audio

Lon and Derek talk more about Illinois reaching out to Texas transfer Courtney Ramey, before turning their attention to Illinois football spring practice, with Next Question and Bret Bielema audio.

04/04/22 Hour 1: Previewing UNC-KU; Next Question: Illini Hoops (Ramey, Payne and More)

Lon and Derek preview tonight's title game between North Carolina and Kansas, before talking Courtney Ramey, Omar Payne and more transfer portal targets for the Illini during Next Question.

04/01/22 Hour 2: Next Question- NFL Edition; Who Ya Got with Hans Dee

Lon and Derek rip through NFL headlines during Next Question, and are then joined by Hans for another award-winning edition of Who Ya Got.

04/01/22 Hour 1: Kofi’s Draft Stock; White Sox Trade Kimbrel; Previewing the Final Four

Lon and Derek talk about Kofi Cockburn's current NBA draft projections, and the White Sox dealing Craig Kimbrel to the Dodgers for AJ Pollock. Later, the guys preview this weekend's Final Four matchups.

03/31/22 Hour 2: Brady Mast & Jack Born (Illini MBB Managers); Caleb Griffin & Cory Patterson Audio

Lon and Derek talk to a few of the Illini men's basketball managers, who are en route to New Orleans to try and win (another!) national title. Later, hear from Illini kicker Caleb Griffin and Illini RB coach Cory Patterson.

03/31/22 Hour 1: Guessing Pitching Matchups for MLB Trips; Jay Bilas’s New CBB Rule Suggestions

Lon and Derek talk about how to pick which Cardinals games to attend this season based on potential Pujols starts and pitching matchups. Later, Lon rips through Jay Bilas's rule change suggestions for college basketball.