The Drive on ESPN 93.5

03/02/22 Hour 2: Chris Block on Medina Spirit & Bob Baffert; Is it Time for Nancy Fahey?

Lon and Trevor talk horse racing controversy with Chris Block, and then recap the Illini women's win over Wisconsin, and when enough is enough with Nancy Fahey.

03/02/22 Hour 1: Wisconsin Wins the Big Ten Title: Breaking Down Their Improbable Run

03/01/22 Hour 2: Purdue vs Wisconsin Preview: Boiler Up!; Ceilings for Big 10 Teams in March

Lon and Derek preview tonight's huge matchup between Wisconsin and Purdue, and what it means for Illinois' title chances. Later, the guys discuss the potential ceilings for all Big Ten teams.

03/01/22 Hour 1: MLB Season Officially Postponed At Least 2 Weeks; Rob Manfred Audio

Lon and Derek react to the breaking news that baseball will not start on time this season, due to the lockout. They hear audio from Rob Manfred's press conference, and discuss how much this may hurt the game.

02/28/22 Hour 2: Underwood/Trent/Curbelo Postgame Audio; Boswell Commits to Arizona

Lon and Derek continue to break down Illinois' win over Michigan, and what it means for the final week of the regular season. Later, hear postgame audio from Brad Underwood, Trent Frazier and Andre Curbelo.

02/28/22 Hour 1: Illinois Beats Michigan (Again); Trent Hits the Dagger (Again); Big Ten Title Implications

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois' big 93-85 win over Michigan in Ann Arbor, and Trent Frazier hitting yet another late dagger to seal the victory. Later, the guys discuss the Big Ten title race and what it will take for Illinois to earn a share.

2/25/22 Hour 2: B1G Basketball Talk; Who Ya Got: B1G Basketball Edition

The guys talk all about Big Ten Basketball, and later Hans Dee hosts award winning 'Who Ya Got' where the guys give their predictions for this weekend's match ups.

2/25/22 Hour 1: Illinois vs Ohio State Review; Underwood & Frazier Audio

The guys talk about last night's game vs the Buckeyes. Later, they play Coach Underwood and Trent Frazier audio from after the game. 

02/24/22 Hour 2: Previewing Illinois-Ohio State; How Big of an Absence would Liddell Be?

Lon and Derek are LIVE from Gameday Spirit on Neil Street prior to tonight's Orange Out game against Ohio State! They break down the matchup from all angles, including what the potential absence of EJ Liddell could mean.

02/24/22 Hour 1: Live from Gameday Spirit! Keith Randolph & Johnny Newton; Orange Out Night at SFC

Lon and Derek are LIVE from Gameday Spirit on Neil Street, and talk with Illini football defensive linemen Keith Randolph and Johnny Newton, including stories from Keith's time playing basketball with EJ Liddell.

02/23/22 Full Show: Capping the Big Ten Title Race; Steve Helwagen Previews OSU (BuckNuts.com)

Lon and Derek discuss past Big Ten champions, and how many wins minimum secures you a conference title this year. Later, Steve Helwagen joins the guys to preview Ohio State.

02/22/22 Hour 2: Adam Rittenberg (Juwan Howard, B1G Response); Hypothetical B1G Trades

Lon and Derek talk with ESPN's Adam Rittenberg about the Juwan Howard incident, the punishments handed down, and where the Big Ten goes from here. Later, would you trade the rights to Illinois' 2022 recruiting class for EJ Liddell?

02/22/22 Hour 1: More on Juwan Howard, Sportsmanship; Who’s the B1G Player of the Year?

Lon and Derek discuss whether handshake lines should be eliminated, and if one game was enough for Diabate and Williams. Later, the guys discuss who will win the Big Ten Player of the Year (Kofi? EJ? Johnny Davis?)

02/21/22 Hour 2: More Illini-MSU Reaction; Grandison’s Big Game; Juwan Suspension Announced

Lon and Derek talk more about Illinois' narrow win over Michigan State, and then react to the news that Juwan Howard has been suspended for the rest of the regular season.

02/21/22 Hour 1: Illinois Survives MSU 79-74; Juwan vs Gard: Breaking Down the Melee

Lon, Derek and Trevor discuss Illinois beating Michigan State 79-74, and the meaning behind the road victory. Later, the guys break down the Juwan Howard brawl from all angles, and what suspensions should be handed out.

2/18/22 Hour 2: Underwood Audio; Illini Basketball; Who Ya Got- B1G Edition w/ Hans Dee

The guys play Underwood audio from today's press conference and preview the Michigan State v. Illinois game tomorrow. Later, Hans hosts "Who Ya Got" Big Ten Edition where the guys give their predictions on this weekend's games, including Daytona 500!

2/18/22 Hour 1: Big Ten Basketball; MLB Rant; Derek Piper Previews MSU

The guys talk Big Ten basketball and MLB, and Derek Piper joins on the phone as he makes his way to East Lansing to preview the Michigan State v. Illinois game for tomorrow.

02/16/22 Hour 1: Previewing Illinois vs Rutgers; Derek Piper Live from the RAC!

Lon and Trevor discuss the meaning of tonight's Illinois-Rutgers battle, and check in with Derek, who's courtside in Piscataway for the game.

02/15/22 Hour 2: Breaking Down Latest Bracketology; Brad Underwood Audio

Derek and Trevor hear press conference audio from Brad Underwood today, and talk about some of the frustrations with the inconsistencies from this team. Later, the guys talk 

02/15/22 Hour 1: Previewing Rutgers, More B1G Hoops Talk; Missing Spring Training Today

Lon and Derek break down Rutgers' starting five, and how big of a threat they pose to Illinois tomorrow night. Later, the guys sulk in the sadness of no pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training today.