The Drive on ESPN 93.5

08/18/22 Hour 2: Reacting to Watson’s Suspension; Coach Bielema Audio

The guys react to Deshaun Watson's suspension and impacts that might have on Fantasy Football. We then hear audio from Coach Bielema's last chat with the media before game week. 

08/18/22 Hour 1: Big Win for Cards; Big Ten’s New Deal

The guys recap the Cards blow out win and discuss the Big Ten's huge new TV deal. 

08/17/22 Hour 2: Aaron Leming (CBS Sports NFL Reporter); Andy Buh Audio

Aaron Leming, NFL Reporter for CBS Sports, joins the guys to discuss the Bears and upcoming NFL season. Later we hear audio from Illinois Football Linebackers Coach, Andy Buh. 

08/17/22 Hour 1: Fantasy Football Hour

The guys discuss their favorite QBs, RBs, WRs, and TEs in this year's fantasy football class.

08/16/22 Hour 1: Bears QB History Problems; Casey Boguslaw (Host of Concourse Podcast)

The guys reflect on the Bears QB history and chances Fields is the answer. Casey Boguslaw joins the show to discuss the White Sox frustrating season. 

08/15/22 Hour 2: Big College Football Non-Conference Games; Coach Bielema Audio

The guys look at upcoming big non-conference games on the college football landscape and we hear the most recent audio from Coach Bielema. 

08/15/22 Hour 1: Pujols Home Runs; MLB Season Winding Down

The guys recap Pujols' big weekend and discuss the MLB summer wrapping up and leading into the playoffs. 

08/12/22 Hour 2: Tom Ackerman(KMOX); Coach Bielema Audio

Tom Ackerman, KMOX St. Louis, joins the guys to discuss the current state of the Cardinals and we hear audio from Coach Bielema's most recent Training Camp meeting with the press. 

8/12/22 Hour 1: Gary Gritton, Former Danville Coach, on Chuckie Robinson; NFL Talk

Gary Gritton, Former Danville Coach, joins the show to talk Chuckie Robinson being pulled up to the Reds and the guys discuss sleeper NFL QBs. 

08/10/22 Hour 2: Adam Rittenberg (ESPN College Football Analyst); Coach Lunney Audio

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN College Football Analyst, joins the show to talk the Big Ten's potential TV deal and we hear audio from Illini OC Barrey Lunney Jr. 

08/10/22 Hour 1: Goodbye Bader; Isaiah Williams Audio

The guys react to Bader's Goodbye to St. Louis video and we hear audio from Isaiah Williams at training camp. 

08/09/22 Hour 2: Big Ten’s New TV Deal; Illini Football Opponents Outlook

The guys discuss the potential Big Ten TV Deal and take a look at how Illinois Football's opponents ended last season. 

08/09/22 Hour 1: Dee Brown Joins the Show!; Amani Hansberry Crystal Ball

Former Illini Dee Brown joins the show to discuss his upcoming coaching venture and Amani Hansberry picked up a crystal ball for the Illini. 

08/08/22 Hour 2: Illini Football Talk; Coach Bielema Audio

The guys dive into the first stretch of the Illini Football schedule and then we hear audio from Coach Bielema at training camp. 

08/08/22 Hour 1: Cardinals Big Weekend; Ryan Walters Audio

The guys discuss this past weekend for the Cardinals and we hear audio from Illini DC Ryan Walters. 

08/05/22 Hour 2: Trevor’s Last Show Part 2

08/05/22 Hour 1: Trevor’s Last Show Part 1

08/04/22 Hour 2: Will offensive line continue to be a strength for Illini?; Underwood recaps summer

Lon and Derek take a look at Illini football's offensive line and discuss whether they're concerned about just two returning starters. Later, the guys hear from Brad Underwood, who met with the media to recap summer workouts.

08/04/22 Hour 1: Expectations for Illini QBs; Could the Cardinals sign Wilson Contreras?

Lon and Derek begin the show discussing the Cardinals' walk-off win over the Cubs. The guys also discuss Wilson Contreras and the possibility of the Cards making a push in free agency. Later, the guys talk about their expectations for Illinois football's QBs.

08/02/22 Hour 1: Cards acquire Jose Quintana, Jordan Montgomery; but no Juan Soto...