The Drive on ESPN 93.5

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.

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.

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?

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?)

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 

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.

Lon and Derek are joined by The Pantagraph's Jim Benson, who details Illinois State firing Dan Muller, and what went wrong for the former ISU great. Later, the guys discuss when the MLB lockout might end, and if the Cardinals should sign Albert Pujols.

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois' narrow 73-66 victory over Northwestern, and what it means for the Big 10 title race going forward. Later, Derek provides the latest updates on how 5-star Champaign native Kylan Boswell's visit went.

The guys talk all about Big Ten basketball standings and how Illinois compares to the competition. Later, Hans Dee hosts the award winning 'Who Ya Got' where the guys give their predictions on this weekend's biggest games, including the Super Bowl!

The guys talk about Big Ten basketball, and then preview this weekend's Super Bowl!

Lon, Derek and Trevor break down their favorite and most insane Super Bowl props during Trev's Ticket: Super Bowl Edition. Later, hear Lon's thoughts on his Sixers acquiring James Harden.

Lon and Derek discuss today's NBA trade deadline moves, most notably James Harden heading to Lon's Sixers. Later, Illini softball coach Tyra Perry joins the show to preview their upcoming season!

Lon, Derek and Trevor continue to discuss Illinois' loss to Purdue, and what it means for their Big Ten title chances down the stretch.

Lon and Derek react to Illinois' disappointing 16 point loss to Purdue, and talk about what this means going forward. Later, Trevor rips off an emotional rant about the disheartening defeat.

Derek joins Trevor from the road to preview tonight's Illinois-Purdue battle, and who he think ultimately has the edge. Later, hear more audio from Brad Underwood's pre-game press conference.