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03/19/21 Hour 2: Brad Underwood Audio; Previewing Illinois' Matchup with Loyola

The guys break down Illinois' win more in depth and then we hear audio from Coach Underwood's post game press conference. 

03/19/21 Hour 1: Recapping Drexel Win w/ Derek Piper From Indy; OSU Gets Upset!

Derek Piper, Co-Host, joins the show from Indiana to discuss Illinois' dominant win today. The guys react to Ohio State falling to Oral Roberts. 

3/18/21 Hour 2: Next Question: Bracket Edition; Our Predictions for Each Region

The guys answer all the bracket questions you want to know in Next Question. Later, they give their predictions on all four regions of the bracket. 

3/18/21 Hour 1: Trent Frazier Audio; Brandon Wildman ("I on the Lines" Podcast); Mettler Mix-up w/ Dr. Matthew Gordon

The guys start off the show with Trent Frazier audio, where Frazier talks about the B1G win, the bubble, and more. Later, Brandon Wildman (@brandon_wildman) joins to talk all about the NCAA tournament. At the end of the hour, Dr. Matthew Gordon joins to answer listener questions.

03/17/21 Hour 2: Brad Evans Joins To Break Down the Bracket!; More Bracket Analysis

Lon and Derek are joined by fantasy and bracket expert Brad Evans, who gives tons of micro advice on how to fill out your bracket! Later, Trevor helps the guys break down more bracket trends and data.

03/17/21 Hour 1: Brad Underwood Audio Previewing Drexel; Next Question: Bracket Edition

Lon and Derek hear from Brad Underwood's live Zoom presser to preview Drexel and the NCAA Tournament, before Trevor takes them through a round of Next Question: Bracket Edition.

03/16/21 Hour 2: Eli Hershkovich (Host BetQL U); College Basketball Coaching Carousel News

Eli Hershkovich, Host of BetQL U, joins the guys to discuss the March Madness bracket and what underdogs he likes. The guys talk about recent coaching movements in college basketball. 

03/16/21 Hour 1: Andy Dalton to the Bears; Coach David Williams (Peoria) Talks Da'Monte, Adam

Lon and Derek react to the breaking news of Andy Dalton signing with the Bears, and then chat with Peoria Manual assistant coach David Williams about Da'Monte and Adam's progression throughout the season.

03/15/21 Hour 2: Derrick Burson (Illini Basketball SID); Sean Harrington (Former Illini, CBB Analyst)

The guys are joined by Illini Basketball SID Derrick Burson (@DerrickBurson), to talk about his and the team's experience at the B1G tourney. Later, Sean Harrington (@smharrington24) joins to talk about and analyze Illinois' victorious weekend.

3/15/21 Hour 1: Illinois Are The Big 10 Tournament Champs; Tons of Postgame Audio

They did it. They stinking did it.

03/12/21 Full Show: Previewing Illini-Rutgers, Mike Carpenter (Fanboy Carp) Joins The Show!

Lon and Trevor break down Juwan Howard's ejection, Ohio State's OT win, and more as they preview Illinois-Rutgers and all things Big 10 Tournament. Later, the guys are joined by The 200 Level host Mike Carpenter, who discusses what a title run would mean for Illinois fans.

03/11/21 Hour 2: Mike LaTulip Breaks Down Illini, Big 10 Tourney; Andre Curbelo Presser Audio

Lon and Derek talk to former Illini Mike LaTulip, who breaks down Andre Curbelo's game, and what a tournament atmosphere is like, especially one in a bubble (as he did with his TBT squad). Later, hear audio from Andre Curbelo.

03/11/21 Hour 1: Analyzing Big 10 Tournament's Opening Rounds; Next Question: B1G Edition

Lon, Derek and Trevor break down Minnesota and Penn State's wins yesterday in the Big Ten Tournament, and Maryland and Ohio State's wins today. Is this the end for Rich Pitino? Can Penn State upset Wisconsin? All this and more discussed during Next Question: BTT Edition.

03/10/21 Hour 2: Illini hoops recruiting talk, Underwood/Ayo audio previewing B1G tourney

Lon and Derek talk about 2021 wing Brandin Podziemski and his decision coming up. Later, the guys hear from Brad Underwood and Ayo Dosunmu as they gear up for the Big Ten tournament.

03/10/21 Hour 1: Hunter Dickinson's Big 10 Title Comments; Predicting Big 10 Tourney Bracket

Lon and Derek discuss Hunter Dickinson's comments on Illinois wanting a share of the Big Ten title, before Trevor joins the guys to break down the entire Big Ten Tournament bracket.

03/09/21 Hour 2: Jake Hansen Joins the Show!; Recapping Whitman's Letter to Fans

Jake Hansen, Linebacker for the Illini, joins the guys to discuss his return for the Fall 2021 football season and then the guys break down Josh Whitman's letter to the fans about his frustration with the Big Ten. 

03/09/21 Hour 1: Whitman's Full Open Letter; Breaking Down the Big 10 Season Awards

Lon and Derek react to Josh Whitman's Open Letter to the Illini community, and Trevor reads the full letter on the air. Later, the guys break down the First and Second Team All-Big Ten awards list, and if there were any snubs.

03/08/21 Hour 2: The Case for Illinois to be Co-B1G Champs; Analyzing the BTT Bracket

Lon and Derek make the case for Illinois to be named co-Big Ten champion with Michigan, given their 16-4 record and half-game lead on the Wolverines in the final standings. Later, the guys break down the Big Ten Tournament bracket, including Illinois' path to a title.

03/08/21 Hour 1: Wow! Ayo, Illini Beat Ohio State 73-68; Underwood/Ayo Postgame Audio

Lon and Derek recap one of the best weeks in Illinois basketball history, including their 73-68 comeback win at Ohio State this past Saturday, and the heroics of masked Ayo. Later, hear audio from Brad Underwood and Ayo's postgame press conferences.

03/05/21 Hour 2: Can the Illini slow down EJ Liddell?; 'Who Ya Got?'

Lon and Derek break down the Illinois-Ohio State matchup and if the Illini can slow down EJ Liddell. Later, the guys make their college basketball picks for the weekend with 'Who Ya Got?'.