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Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

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Ep. 509 - Jetting into Illini basketball season

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss the Big Ten basketball media poll. The guys discuss how their Big Ten basketball 2022-23 projections differed from the consensus and discuss a bit about each team in the conference. The guys then discuss what they've learned about the Illini from a pair of basketball media days, and Derek previews a big recruiting weekend for the Illini. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1 at Illini Inquirer: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 20221h 4m

Ep. 508 - J Leman: 'Finally feel like we're heading in the right direction'

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois football's 9-6 win over Iowa, the defense's dominance, Art Sitkowski replacing Tommy DeVito and a big day from the offensive line. Leman also discusses the future of Bret Bielema and looks ahead to a B1G West showdown with Minnesota. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1 at Illini Inquirer: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 202237 min

Illinois' quicker than expected rebuild has Bret Bielema's squad thinking Big Ten West title

The Fighting Illini are 5-1 in 2022 and Bret Bielema has the program leading the Big Ten West in only his second season! Jeremy Werner of IlliniInquirer.com breaks down the win over Iowa, the program's strong play this season, and the optimistic future of Illinois Football. Host: Nick Kosko Guest: Jeremy Werner Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 202216 min

Ep. 507 - Illini clip the Hawkeyes

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 9-6 win over Iowa, the Illini's first win over the Hawkeyes since 2008. Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 9-6 win over Iowa, the Illini's first win over the Hawkeyes since 2008. The guys discuss the continually dominant defense, Tommy DeVito's injury, Barry Lunney Jr.'s play-calling in the red zone and discuss next week's game against Minnesota before taking listener questions. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1 at Illini Inquirer: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 202253 min

Ep. 506 - Intel on Iowa; An arrival moment for Illini?

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner previews Saturday's primetime showdown between Illinois and Iowa football with Hawkeye Insider's David Eickholt and Joey Wagner. Eickholt breaks down what makes Iowa's defense so good and Iowa's offense so bad. He also discusses the keys to the matchup and what this game means for Iowa. Werner and Wagner discuss what this game potentially means for the Illini program, the matchup against the Hawkeyes, their Illini picks to click and potential attendance. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1 at Illini Inquirer: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 20221h 27m

Ep. 505 - J Leman: Illini 'playing the best of anybody in the Big Ten West'

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois football's win over Wisconsin and why Illinois dominated. He highlights the dominant defense and how Barry Lunney Jr.'s offense put 34 points on the Badgers. J then looks ahead to a huge matchup against Iowa and discusses Wisconsin firing head coach Paul Chryst following the loss to Illinois. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1 at Illini Inquirer: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 4, 202250 min

Ep. 504 - Bielema's boys bully Badgers

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 34-10 rout of Wisconsin. The guys discuss how Illinois dominated and what it means for the rest of the season and Bret Bielema's build in Champaign. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1 at Illini Inquirer: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 1, 202245 min

Ep. 503 - Dra Day!

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper joins Jeremy Werner to react to four-star 2023 guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn's commitment to Illinois basketball. Piper breaks down why the former Purdue commit decided quickly for Illinois following an official visit and why the top-100 guard became an Illini priority and how he fits the future of the program. The guys then discuss Illini assistant Tim Anderson's recruiting heater, Brad Underwood's success on the recruiting trail and what is next for the staff in recruiting. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1 at Illini Inquirer: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 202229 min

Ep. 502 - Jeff Goodman on Illinois hoops, Illini fan base

Stadium/Field of 68 national reporter Jeff Goodman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois basketball's 2022-23 outlook and what he saw from newcomers Terrence Shannon Jr., Matthew Mayer, Skyy Clark, Jayden Epps and Ty Rodgers during his recent visit to Champaign. He then gives his thoughts on what Brad Underwood has accomplished in Champaign, the Illini fan base and his memories of the Eric Gordon game. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1 at Illini Inquirer: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 202231 min

Ep. 501 - Intel on Wisconsin from Jim Polzin; Werner & Wagner discuss Illini

Illini Inquirer' Jeremy Werner previews Illinois vs. Wisconsin with Jim Polzin of the Wisconsin State Journal and Joey Wagner. Polzin discusses how Bret Bielema will be received in Madison, Wisconsin's slow 2-2 start, if there's pressure on coach Paul Chryst and what he thinks of the Wisconsin matchup. Werner and Wagner discuss the first four games of the season for Illinois before giving their keys for the Wisconsin game and what this game means for the Illini program. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 28, 20221h 13m

Ep. 500 - J Leman reviews Chattanooga, previews Wisconsin

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to break down the Illini's win over Chattanooga, including a continually dominating defense and an improving passing attack. Leman then previews a B1G matchup at Wisconsin, discusses what's gone wrong at Northwestern and then ranks the Big Ten West teams through four games. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 202235 min

Ep. 499 - Illini rout Chattanooga 31-0

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 31-0 win over Chattanooga. The guys discuss the passing-game progress under Barry Lunney Jr. and Tommy DeVito, a dominant defense and a huge stretch coming up against Big Ten West contenders Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1 at Illini Inquirer: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 202250 min

Ep. 498 - Intel on the Chattanooga Mocs

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner previews Thursday night's game between Illinois and Chattanooga with Mocs beat writer Gene Henley and Joey Wagner. Henley breaks down what makes the Mocs a top-10 FCS program and how they can challenge Illinois. Wagner breaks down the top storylines of the game from Illinois' side. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1 at Illini Inquirer: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 21, 20221h 10m

Ep. 497 - Don't forget about Dra

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper joins Jeremy Werner to preview four-star 2023 guard Dra Gibbs-Lawthorn's official visit. Piper breaks down why Gibss-Lawthorn is a top target, how he'd fit with Illinois and the Illini's competition. The guys also discuss Zacharie Perrin's delay in getting to Illinois and the top storylines entering start of 20-hour workout weeks for the Illini basketball team. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1 at Illini Inquirer: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 20, 202246 min

Ep. 496 - A punter commit!; Off-week Illini football topics

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss punter Declan Duley committing to Illinois football and some off-week topics around the program. The guys discuss their main takeaways from Duley, an El Paso-Gridley (Ill.) punter committing to Illinois and discuss Illinois again looking for JUCO help on the offensive line. Then the guys discuss some off-week topics, including Ezekiel Holmes' injury, Caleb Griffin's early-season struggles, OC Barry Lunney Jr.'s comments about the offense shooting itself in the football, Bret Bielema's comments about DC Ryan Walters and Nebraska firing Scott Frost. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1 at Illini Inquirer: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 14, 202249 min

Ep. 495 - Leman: 'I think they can win the Big Ten West'

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois football's dominant 24-3 win over Virginia. Leman breaks down the Illini's dominant defensive performance against a team that put up 42 points on them last season and some star performances on that side of the ball before discussing an offense that continues to move the ball but continues to shoot itself in the foot. Leman then discusses how he thinks Illinois stacks up in a wildly open Big Ten West and what he thinks Nebraska should look for in its next head coach. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1 at Illini Inquirer: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 202234 min

Ep. 494 - Hoo dat? Illini defense dominates Virginia

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 24-3 win over Virginia. The guys discuss Ryan Walters' masterpiece as the defense dominated, including star performances from Keith Randolph, Johnny Newton, Gabe Jacas, Matthew Bailey and Devon Witherspoon. Then the guys discuss the dilemma of an offense that is moving the ball but shooting itself in the foot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 202241 min

Ep. 493 - This and that on Illini hoops with Derek Piper

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss the full Illini basketball schedule, the latest in recruiting and the team. The guys give their main takeaways from the fully released basketball schedule and discuss the landscape of the Big Ten. Derek then discusses the latest in recruiting before the guys play a game of This or That to discuss topics including: who will lead the team in scoring, which Illini will earn All-Freshman honors and which returner will make the biggest leap this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 9, 202254 min

Ep. 492 - Intel on Virginia; Reasons for optimism, concern for Illini football

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner previews Illinois-Virginia with Wahoos247's Jacquie Franciulli, who breaks down first-year HC Tony Elliott's impact on the program and the team's strengths and concerns. Joey Wagner then joins Werner to discuss the positives and negatives of Illini football through two games. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 20221h 10m

Ep. 491 - Why J Leman is still optimistic about the Illini

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Illinois football's 23-20 gut-wrenching loss to Indiana, the issues that kept Illinois from winning, some bright spots and why he is still optimistic about the Illini moving forward. Leman then looks ahead to a rematch against Virginia this Saturday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 202239 min

Ep. 490 - Hoosier loser a bruiser

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's brutal 23-20 loss at Indiana in the Big Ten opener. The guys discuss the many miscues that cost Illinois a game it mostly controlled, including a handful of turnovers, penalties, drops and a 4th-and-1 stuff at the goal line -- and why it is such a missed opportunity for the program. The guys then discuss Bret Bielema's mention of the Illini being "paper thin" at certain positions and what that could mean moving forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 202231 min

Ep. 489 - Intel on Indiana with Dustin Dopirak

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Joey Wagner and Indiana beat writer Dustin Dopirak to preview Friday night's Big Ten opener in Bloomington. Dopirak of the Bloomington Herald-Times and Indianapolis Star gives an in-depth breakdown of the Hoosiers football team to preview Friday's Big Ten opener against Illinois in Bloomington, Ind. Dopirak breaks down what went so wrong last season for Indiana, the quarterback battle, an new offensive coordinator and Tom Allen's approach on defense. He also breaks down what this game means for the Hoosiers. Wagner then joins Werner to discuss the matchup and what they learned from last week's win over Wyoming. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 20221h 8m

Ep. 488 - J Leman reviews Wyoming win

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to give his assessment of Illinois football's 38-6 rout of Wyoming. J gives his thoughts on Chase Brown's big day, the first glimpses of new OC Barry Lunney Jr., QB Tommy DeVito and a new-look offensive line. He then breaks down why the Illini defense kept Wyoming out of the end zone, especially a strong defensive performance. The guys then look ahead to Friday's Big Ten opener at Indiana and what it means for the season and program. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 202234 min

Ep. 487 - I'm your Hansberry

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper joins Jeremy Werner to discuss four-star forward Amani Hansberry's commitment to Illinois, what it means, what he brings and who could be next in the Illini Class of 2023. The guys also discuss which teams are in the top-tier of Big Ten basketball recruiting teams. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 202240 min

Ep. 486 - Wyoming postgame

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 38-6 season-opening win over Wyoming. The guys discuss strong days from Chase Brown and the defense, their initial impressions of OC Barry Lunney Jr. and QB Tommy DeVito and any concerns from the first game of the season. The guys also discuss Friday's game at Indiana and take listener questions from the live YouTube stream. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 202246 min

Ep. 485 - Wyoming preview; Illini football All-Big Ten draft

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner gives his thoughts on Illinois football's season opener against Wyoming and Tommy DeVito getting named the starting quarterback, chats with Cowboys beat writer Ryan Thorburn and holds an Illini football All-Big Ten draft with Derek Piper and Joey Wagner. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 202257 min

Ep. 484 - C'Amani to Illinois?; 2000s Illini basketball draft

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss 2023 four-star forward Amani Hansberry's decision. The guys discuss his huge rise in the rankings, why he is a top Illinois target, where the recruitment is trending and what he'd mean for Illinois. Then Joey Wagner and Isaac Trotter join the guys to have fun with a 2000s Illini basketball player/coach draft. Which guy built the best team? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 202248 min

Ep. 483 - J Leman's 2022 Illini football preview

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner previews the 2022 Illinois football season with former Illini All-American linebacker J Leman. The guys discuss expectations for Year Two of Bret Bielema, what new OC Barry Lunney Jr. and QB Tommy DeVito bring to the offense, who must step up as a playmaker, how Ryan Walters can build on a successful Year One defense and concerns that could hold back the Illini. The guys then preview a Week Zero matchup against Wyoming. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 202237 min

Ep. 482 - Breakouts, sleepers, freshmen & remaining questions

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner breaks down the latest buzz out of Illinois football training camp with just 10 days before kickoff of the 2022 season. He gives five potential breakout candidates, three sleepers, five freshmen who could make an impact and remaining questions/concerns about the team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 202252 min

Ep. 481 - 2022 position preview: Illini linebackers and special teams

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down the 2022 Illinois linebackers and special teams unit. The guys discuss expectations for a full year of Calvin Hart Jr., Tarique Barnes' value and the depth behind the two starters, including an under-the-radar name the staff is excited about. Then the guys discuss how Illinois will replace three specialists, the return game and expectations for Hugh Robertson and Caleb Griffin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 202240 min

Ep. 480 - 2022 position preview: Illini defensive backs

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the Illinois football defensive backs for the 2022 season. The guys discuss whether this is the best position on defense due to the returns of high-impact starters Devon Witherspoon, Sydney Brown and Quan Martin. Then the guys discuss who will fill the holes left by the departures of Kerby Joseph and Tony Adams and the excitement about this freshmen class. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 202241 min

Ep. 479 - What we've learned from Illini training camp

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner weigh in on Illinois flipping three-star Florida DB Zachary Tobe from his UNC pledge and what he adds to the class, as well as the latest on some other targets and need positions. The guys then weigh in on what they've learned through the first week of Illinois football training camp 2022, going position-by-position to break down the top storylines including the quarterback battle, other position battles and newcomers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 8, 20221h 21m

Ep. 478 - Brad Underwood

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Joey Wagner talk with Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood about his revamped roster, summer progress, a new style of play, recruiting and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 4, 202238 min

Ep. 477 - Piper on Hansberry, international recruiting and more

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Derek Piper about the latest in Illinois basketball recruiting and scheduling. The guys break down the measure of success for the 2022-23 nonconference schedule, whether the 2023 recruiting class in Amani Hansberry or bust, the latest on the Illini's 2024 pursuits and the Illini's increasing international recruiting focus. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 202243 min

Ep. 476 - The Brown Bros and Isaiah Williams

Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner catch up with three key members of the 2022 Illini football roster: Sydney Brown, his twin brother Chase Brown, and Isaiah Williams. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 27, 202257 min

Ep. 475 - On the Big Ten beat updates with Indiana, Purdue, Minnesota and Iowa

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with four Big Ten beat writers during Big Ten Media Day to preview the college football season and discuss the college basketball offseason: Gopher Illustrated's Ryan Burns (Minnesota), Hawkeye Insider's David Eickholt (Iowa), Peegs.com's Jeff Rabjohns (Indiana) and Rivals.com's Tom Deinhart (Purdue). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 20221h 1m

Ep. 474 - 2022 Position Preview: Illini defensive front

Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down the Illinois defensive front for 2022, including whether or not the unit has enough depth to replace Rod Perry and Owen Carney. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 202246 min

Ep. 473 - 2022 Position Preview: Illini offensive line

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the Illinois offensive line, who the projected starter at each position will be, and whether the unit has enough strength and depth to survive the Big Ten season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 202246 min

Ep. 472 - 2022 Position Preview: Illini tight ends

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner continue their 2022 position preview series, focusing on Luke Ford and the rest of the Illini tight end unit, including whether or not Tip Reiman can continue to quietly be a very productive second option. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 202224 min

Ep. 471 - 2022 Position Preview: Illini wide receivers

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner continue their 2022 position preview series, breaking down the Illinois wide receiving corps and whether or not there's enough depth behind Isaiah Williams to sustain meaningful production from the position. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 202242 min

Ep. 470 - Derek Piper's summer hoops buzz

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss how summer workouts have been going for some of the newcomers to the Illini basketball team, including Matthew Mayer's arrival and Skyy Clark's injury progression. The guys also recap Amani Hansberry's EYBL weekend and other potential Class of 2023 targets, before debating whether or not former Illini Kofi Cockburn still has a shot at an NBA contract following his Summer League performance. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 202243 min

Ep. 469 - 2022 Position Preview: Illini running backs

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down the running back room for the Illini, and discuss whether Chase Brown could reach 1,000 yards again this season, and if this group is the strongest unit on the team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 202231 min

Ep. 468 - Da Bear Doug Kramer

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner catch up with former Illinois offensive lineman Doug Kramer, who discusses how camp is going and what it's like to be a member of the Chicago Bears. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 202234 min

Ep. 467 - 2022 Position Preview: Illini quarterbacks

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner kick off their Position Preview podcast series for the 2022 season with the Illini quarterbacks. The guys discuss what Tommy DeVito's floor and ceiling may look like, if anyone else can push for the starting role, and the future of the position under Barry Lunney Jr. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 202244 min

Ep. 466 - Matt Fortuna on Notre Dame's future; Rapid Fire Friday

Jeremy Werner is joined by The Athletic's Matt Fortuna, who discusses the position Notre Dame is in amongst the conference realignment shifting, and whether joining the Big Ten is viable option for the Fighting Irish. Later, Joey Wagner and Trevor Vallese join for another edition of Rapid Fire Friday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 8, 20221h 2m

Ep. 465 - Ryan Abraham on USC to the Big Ten; Pac-12 teams' impact on Illinois

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner is joined by USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham to discuss USC"s stunning move to join the Big Ten conference. Later, Jeremy breaks down how the additions of USC and UCLA impact Illinois football and basketball moving forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 6, 202255 min

Ep. 464 - Head coach Dee Brown; Big Ten powering up?

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper and Joey Wagner react to the stunning news of UCLA and USC potentially joining the Big Ten conference, and who else might be on the horizon. Later, the guys catch up with former Illini star and new Roosevelt University head coach, Dee Brown. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 20221h 2m

Ep. 463 - Recapping Josh Whitman's media roundtable

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman's annual "state of the Illini" media roundtable session, where he hit on trending topics such as NIL, the future of the NCAA, the success of men's basketball, and more. The guys also touch on Illinois men's gymnastics coach Justin Spring leaving the program. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 29, 20221h 1m

Ep. 462 - The French Connection

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss the impact and skillset of international forward Zacharie Perrin committing to Illinois basketball, and how he fits in the rotation. Later, the guys zoom out on what's been a crazy offseason of attrition for Brad Underwood's program. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 202234 min

Ep. 461 - Winners and losers of the NBA Draft; Kofi Cockburn to Jazz

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner is joined by Mike LaTulip to discuss the NBA Draft, which teams were the biggest winners and losers, and former Illini big man Kofi Cockburn landing a free agent deal with the Utah Jazz. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 20221h 26m