Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with FTNBets.com's Brad Evans about the No. 1-seeded Illini's draw in the NCAA Tournament. Evans breaks down a potential matchup with Loyola-Chicago or Georgia Tech in the Round of 32 and a juicy matchup with Oklahoma State in the Sweet Sixteen. The guys then look at the rest of the bracket and who got tough draws and Evans makes some upset picks before saying how far he has Illini advancing in the tournament. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's Big Ten Tournament title win, NCAA Tournament No. 1 seed and their bracket draw. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Illinois basketball's 82-71 over Iowa to advance to the Big Ten Tournament title game. They guys praise the heck out of Kofi Cockburn's heavyweight win over Luka Garza, discuss big games from Ayo Dosunmu and Andre Curbelo and give a cap tip to the Illini-Hawkeyes rivalry over the last two seasons. Then the guys look ahead to the Big Ten title game against Ohio State. The guys end the podcast taking listener-submitted questions about this special team, the NCAA Tournament and the long-term future. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react live in Indianapolis to Illinois basketball's 90-68 rout of Rutgers in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. The guys talk about how it felt to have thousands of fans at an Illini game for the first time this season and how it impacted the game before chatting about why the Illini dominated. Then the guys preview Saturday's semifinal showdown against rival Iowa. 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

Sean Evans, host of the YouTube show "Hot Ones" joins Illini Inquirer to talk about the basketball season and what it's meant to him as he watches the program from his home in New York. Evans is a 2009 Illinois graduate who has gone on to create a popular wing-eating talk show. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with University of Illinois alum and ESPN.com writer John Gasaway about his new book, his beloved Illini, being on the ground floor of the analytics movement in college basketball, the top stories in college basketball heading into March and his proposal to change bracketology and Selection Sunday forever. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discusses Josh Whitman's open letter about the Big Ten denying Illinois basketball a share of the conference title, what it says about Kevin Warren's early commissioner tenure, why this matters so much for the Illini and the potential impact of his letter keeping alive this controversy. Then Joey dives into his Big Ten awards ballot before the guys end the podcast discussing Illinois wants wanting respect. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with former Illini basketball player Sean Harrington about Illinois basketball heading into the postseason with great momentum. Harrington discusses what he saw from Illinois during the last week of the season, including three straight top-25 road victories, and what he saw from Ayo Dosunmu in his return to help lead Illinois to a win at No. 7 Ohio State. Harrington then discusses what he thinks of the Illini's chances in the Big Ten Tournament, the Big Ten Player of the Year debate and the feeling of playing in an NCAA Tournament as a player. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and The 200 Level Podcast's Mike Carpenter react to one of the most memorable weeks of recent Illinois basketball memory with the Illini winning three straight top-25 road wins, including wins at No. 2 Michigan and No. 7 Ohio State. The guys then dive into the debate about whether Illinois basketball should earn a share of the Big Ten title and Tuesday's announcement of all-conference honors. The guys end their chat previewing the Big Ten Tournament. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois basketball's 73-68 win at No. 7 Ohio State. The guys discuss Ayo Dosunmu's return and his (again) late-game heroics to add another chapter to his ever-growing Illini legacy as well as Andre Curbelo's continued emergence as a key playmaker. The guys discuss why Illini fans will be upset about their Big Ten Tournament projected winner but happy about their projection for the NCAA Tournament. The guys then end the podcast looking ahead to the Big Ten Tournament bracket and conference coaches on the hot seat. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Illinois associate athletics director Dr. Brian Russell about name, image and likeness and when and how it will impact Illini athletics. Who will gain from NIL, how will they gain from it and how much will they gain from it? How is Illinois preparing for this, what do they need to prepare for and how will they monitor it? And how will this change college athletics, for the better and potentially for the worse? Russell discusses all of that. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Illinois basketball's statement win at No. 2 Michigan and what it means moving forward. Piper sets the scene of what it was like watching an all-time dominant performance over one of college basketball's best teams without Ayo Dosunmu and some possible bad blood between Illinois and Michigan. Then the guys dive into what this 3-0 stretch without Ayo Dosunmu does for the Illini's March chances, if Ayo Dosunmu will return for Saturday's game at Ohio State, if Kofi Cockburn would return for a junior season and what it's like to cover a great team after covering so many losses. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois basketball's shockingly dominant 76-53 win at No. 2 Michigan with former Illini guard Mike LaTulip. The guys discuss what this win says about the players, coaches and program and also dive into how Illinois dominated defensively. Then the guys talk about what happens when Ayo Dosunmu returns to a team that has won back-to-back road games at Top-15 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with The 200 Level Podcast's Mike Carpenter about Illinois basketball entering March. The guys discuss a program win at Wisconsin, Ayo Dosunmu's status and competing for a No. 1 seed entering the final week of the season. Then Werner previews the Illini's trip to No. 2 Michigan with WTKA's Ira Weintraub. The guys discuss why Juwan Howard's program has taken such a huge step forward this season and the controversy about the Illinois-Michigan game getting postponed. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois basketball's 74-69 win at No. 23 Wisconsin without Ayo Dosunmu. The guys discuss what this says about this team entering March as well as Brad Underwood's program before diving into details about the game, including Kofi Cockburn, Andre Curbelo and Da'Monte Williams stepping up as well as D'Mitrik Trice's late surge to put a scare into Illinois. Then the guys look ahead to Tuesday's game at Michigan as well as the rest of the Big TEn. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois basketball's 86-70 win over Nebraska without star Ayo Dosunmu thanks to a strong overall team performance. The guys break down the freshmen guards, Adam Miller and Andre Curbelo, stepping up and what it means for the future. The guys also talk about Kofi Cockburn breaking through with a strong second half despite officiating frustration. The guys then talk about Brad Underwood's ambiguity about Ayo Dosunmu's injury and his potential return timeline, as well as Underwood's frustration with the Big Ten. The guys end the show talking about senior night and a season without fans at State Farm Center. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner reacts to news of Ayo Dosunmu's facial injury and what it means for tonight's Nebraska game. Then he talks about Dosunmu's injury and Illinois basketball's NCAA Tournament hopes with with CBS Sports Kyle Boone, who also explains why he's so high on Dosunmu's NBA Draft stock and what Kofi Cockburn's fit is at the next level. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with FTNFantasy.com's Brad Evans about the Illini's latest bracketology outlook. First, the guys talk about the loss at Michigan State and what returning to the top-10 has meant for Brad as an Illini fan. Then the guys dive into the nitty gritty of the Illini's chances at a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, their floor seeding possibility and who the Illini will want to avoid as a potential Tournament matchup. Brad also discusses the Big Ten teams on the bubble. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with former Illini guard Mike LaTulip about Illinois basketball's 81-72 loss at Michigan State. The guys go over what went wrong with the Illini, including struggles for stars Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn, and what it means moving forward. The guys also highlight a big bright spot for the Illini during the last month. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner starts the podcast chatting with Mike Carpenter about Illinois basketball's feel-good win at Minnesota to improve their win streak to seven. Then the guys chat about Ayo Dosunmu putting together one of the best seasons in Illini history, what the Ohio State-Michigan game means for Illinois and what this season means for the long-term of the program. Then Werner welcomes Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal to chat about Michigan State, who hosts Illinois on Tuesday. The guys chat about why the Spartans have struggled so much this season and whether this is just a one-off for Tom Izzo'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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois basketball's dominant 94-63 win at Minnesota, one of the team's most complete performances of the season. The guys discuss how the supporting cast stepped up and what Ayo Dosunmu's second triple-double in four games means for his National Player of Year odds. The guys also talk about Trent Frazier's defensive dominance of Marcus Carr before chatting about the rest of the Big Ten and the five-game stretch to finish the conference season for the Illini. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois basketball's 73-66 win over Northwestern. The guys talk about the mixed feelings of a sixth straight win and more Ayo Dosunmu heroics but the struggles to put away a bottom-two team in the Big Ten. Then the guys look ahead with what's next on the schedule but also zoom out on what this season has been so far. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss new Illinois basketball commit RJ Melendez and what he brings to the program. Piper breaks down his game, why Illinois pushed for him and how he fits the future roster. The guys also break down the latest on Nimari Burnett, Jaylen Blakes, Brandin Podziemski and the search for a transfer big. The guys also discuss Orlando Antigua's efforts with Caribbean-born players, how the 2021 class stacks up right now and Tuesday's game against Northwestern. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with The 200 Level's Mike Carpenter about Ayo Dosunmu's late-game heroics at Nebraska and what it means for the Illini and Dosunmu's growing legacy and player of the year hopes. Then the guys chat about the rest of the Big Ten, including Michigan's impressive return to play, Ohio State's recent dominance, criticism of Greg Gard, Indiana's struggles to get over the hump, Maryland's still-alive NCAA hopes, Michigan State's really bad year and Penn State's fall. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper and Joey Wagner react to Illinois basketball's 77-72 overtime win over Nebraska, which arguably was one of the Illini's worst performances of the season. But the guys discuss how Ayo Dosunmu's historic heroics again helped the Illini overcome their issues, as well as Kofi Cockburn's dominant stretch. The guys discuss what the win means in the Big Ten title race and look ahead to what's next. 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

Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner chats with new Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters about building the Illini defense and what goes into it. He also chats about his background and learning about being a head coach and building a program from Bret Bielema. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with 247Sports Midwest recruiting analyst Allen Trieu about Illinois football coach Bret Bielema renewing the Illini's Midwestern recruiting efforts. The guys chat about what Bielema needs to do to improve in-state efforts and what he can accomplish in nearby states like Wisconsin, Ohio and Michigan. Trieu also gives his thoughts on the Illini's first 2022 commit, Joey Okla, and some other junior prospects to watch for the Illini. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with The 200 Level's Mike Carpenter about the Illini's four-game win streak, the adjusted schedule, Michigan's postponement and trying to live in the moment of a potential special season. Carp also breaks down where Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn rank among the Illini players during his Illinois fandom. The guys end the podcast discussing the state of the Chicago Bears and their search for a new quarterback. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Illinois football offensive coordinator Tony Petersen about his background, including a decade helping lead Marshall's rise to Division-I success and coaching Randy Moss, Chad Pennington and Byron Leftwich. The guys also discuss Petersen's offensive philosophies, what he wants out of quarterbacks and the importance of tight ends, as well as what it's been like working with a completely new offensive staff and for head coach Bret Bielema. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper and Joey Wagner discusses Illinois basketball's 75-60 win over No. 19 Wisconsin. The guys discuss Ayo Dosunmu's historic triple-double, and Kofi Cockburn's dominant double-double. Then the guys talk about Andre Curbelo's tough night and what is next on Illinois basketball's schedule after Michigan officially postponed. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with former Inquirer staff member Isaac Trotter. The guys first talk about Miles Smith getting an NFL assistant spot and the St. Louis Cardinals trading for Nolan Arenado. Then the guys dive into Bret Bielema's first six weeks on the job and how he's approached his staff, his roster and recruiting. The guys then pull back the lens and gauge the Illini basketball turnaround under Brad Underwood. The guys end their chat discussing the tough challenge of buying jerseys of your favorite 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with former Illini guard Mike LaTulip about Illinois basketball's 75-71 overtime win at Indiana. The guys chat about what this hard-fought means in the big picture, what it's like to play in a tightly officiated game, the Illini's second-half/OT defensive performance and big games from Trent Frazier, Kofi Cockburn and Andre Curbelo. The guys also discuss what's made Brad Underwood a good coach and look ahead to Saturday's showdown with Wisconsin. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with The 200 Level Podcast's Mike Carpenter about the Illini's marquee win over Iowa and what it means heading into this week's games against Indiana and Wisconsin. Carp also gives some thoughts on Bret Bielema's latest press conference. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois basketball's 80-75 over No. 7 Iowa. The guys discuss big games from Ayo Dosunmu, Trent Frazier and Jacob Grandison, how the Illini slowed down Luka Garza and what this win means 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Hawkeye Insider's David Eickholt to preview Friday's showdown between No. 19 Illinois and No. 7 Iowa. The guys break down how each team has fared so far this season and what this rivalry game means for each Big Ten contender. Then the guys break down the matchup before handing out their game prediction. 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

With Illinois basketball off for more than a week, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Derek Piper about evaluating the first half of the Illini's conference season, Friday's game against Iowa and the schedule ahead. Then the guys focus on 2021 recruiting, including Luke Goode's big performance, the Illini's pursuit of Texas Tech transfer guard Nimari Burnett and remaining prep options, including Jaylen Blakes, Brandin Podziemski, Ramses Melendez and Wesley Cardet. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with former Illini All-American Martin O'Donnell about Bret Bielema's first month as Illinois head coach. The guys talk about what Bielema brings to Illinois as the head of the program, what defense and offense he could run immediately and what expectations are for his first 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and The 200 Level's Mike Carpenter connect for their first Mondays with Mike chat in a few weeks. The guys discuss the NFL conference championship games and the Chicago Bears before diving into Bret Bielema's completed Illinois football staff. The guys then discuss a week without Illinois basketball prior to Friday night's rivalry showdown with No. 7 Iowa. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Illini great and BTN analyst J Leman about his early impressions of Bret Bielema and his staff, including his sit-down meetings with the staff. Then the guys talk about what his expectations for Bielema's 2021 team will be and what Bielema can bring in recruiting. Leman also discusses his thoughts about entering the coaching profession. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner reacts to Illinois football landing Notre Dame transfer wide receiver, and Tim O'Malley of Irish Illustrated breaks down what he saw out of Armstrong in four years at Notre Dame and what he thinks Armstrong can bring to the Illini. O'Malley also discusses Houston Griffith's return to Notre Dame as well as transfer linebacker Jack Lamb. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner gives thoughts on Bret Bielema's completed first staff and what he thinks of the group on paper, in terms of both coaching and recruiting. Then Jeremy chats with Cory Smith from PackPride.com to discuss former NC State assistants George McDonald and Aaron Henry and discuss what they bring to the Illini staff. Then Jeremy chats with PonyStampede.com's Billy Embody about what SMU defensive coordinator Kevin Kane brings to Bielema's staff. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss how Bret Bielema has changed the Illinois football program during his first month on the job. The guys discuss his approach to recruiting, especially in state, how he helped retain an experienced roster and the staff he's putting together. The guys also discuss a report that Bielema could be closing in on a new wide receivers coach. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois basketball's 79-65 win over Penn State. The guys discuss Brad Underwood shaking up the starting lineup, inserting Jacob Grandison over Da'Monte Williams and its impact on a hot start, Kofi Cockburn's dominance and how this bounceback win translates to future 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper and Joey Wagner react to Illinois basketball's 87-81 loss to Ohio State and what it says about a hyped team that is not living up to expectations. The guys discuss yet another slow start and reasons behind it, E.J. Liddell going off on his home state team again and what Brad Underwood and his players need to do to correct their issues 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Ryan Easterling discuss Bret Bielema's early approach to building the program. The guys discuss their initial reactions to his first seven staff hirings and how they complement each other. Then the guys discuss the three early transfer additions (RB Chase Hayden, LB Calvin Hart Jr. and FB/TE Max Rosenthal) and big-name transfer targets, including LB Ayodele Adeoye and DB Houston Griffith. The guys end the podcast discussing Bielema's early in-state recruiting push and its potential impact. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper and Joey Wagner discuss Maryland's 66-63 upset win over No. 12 Illinois. The guys discuss why the loss isn't all that surprising, why it happened and why it could be one to regret in the long-term. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with former Illinois guard Mike LaTulip about Illinois basketball's historically dominant 81-56 comeback win at Northwestern. The guys discuss what that comeback shows about this Illini team but also the concerns of digging so many early holes. Then the guys dive into Kofi Cockburn's improvement and the supporting cast around Cockburn and Ayo Dosunmu before discussing the road ahead for Illinois. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Illinois football's reported hiring of Mizzou DC Ryan Walters and chats with PowerMizzou.com's Gabe DeArmond about what Walters brings as a coach and as a recruiter. Then Jeremy discusses Cory Patterson staying on staff as well as the latest in-state recruiting efforts by Bret Bielema's staff. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses 3-star RB Joshua McCray and NC State transfer LB CJ Hart committing to Illinois, as well as Mookie Cooper committing to Missouri. Then Jeremy chats with R. Cory Smith from PackPride.com about what Hart brings to the Illini. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Ryan Easterling discuss the three reported Illinois defensive coordinator candidates, according to FootballScoop: Wofford head coach Josh Conklin, Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and Missouri defensive coordinator Ryan Walters. The guys also react to Bret Bielema's latest hires, strength and conditioning coach Tank Wright and chief of staff Mark Taurisani before chatting about transfer portal options Mookie Cooper and Houston Griffith, as well as some early prep offers. 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