Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with The 200 Level's Mike Carpenter about Illinois football's win at Nebraska and how a two-game win streak has created conflict for Carp, a diehard Illini fan. The guys dive into Brandon Peters' performance and what his return means for the rest of the season, as well as what the team can expect with three tough games remaining on the schedule. Carp finishes the podcast with what he wants to see from Illinois basketball with three games in three days this week. 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 give an in-depth season preview of the 2020-21 Illinois basketball season. The guys discuss all the reasons Illinois should be the Big Ten favorite and a national title contender. But the guys also discuss question marks about Illinois that could prevent them from reaching such heights. 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 Gavin Good react from Lincoln (Neb.) to Illinois football's 41-23 win over Nebraska. The guys break down Brandon Peters' big day leading the offense, the defense going full Lovie Ball and some big special-teams plays, including Blake Hayes' fake-punt run. Then the guys chat about what back-to-back wins mean for the program and hot-seat talk in the Big Ten. Extra reading Quick hits: Peters, takeaways lift Illini to dominant win at Nebraska Hayes details epic fake punt: 'I might be in trouble on 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 previews Saturday's matchup at Nebraska with Husker247 writer Mike Schaefer. The guys discuss third-year coach Scott Frost, Nebraska's quarterback change, defensive improvements and the keys to Saturday's 11 a.m. kickoff. Extra reading Preview & Picks: Illinois at Nebraska Werner: Choose your own Illini QB adventure at Nebraska 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 QB Reilly O'Toole about the dynamics of a Big Ten quarterback room and the Illini's current dilemma of whether the Illini roll with senior starter Brandon Peters or talented freshman Isaiah Williams heading into the Nebraska game. The guys also talk about the challenges of rotating quarterbacks or making a starter change. 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 Michael Carpenter about the latest in Illini athletics. The guys chat about their concern levels in the Illinois basketball Class of 2021 after missing out on TyTy Washington, who committed to Creighton. The guys then react to Illinois football's win over Rutgers win, what it means for the rest of the season and whether Illinois should start Brandon Peters or Isaiah Williams at Nebraska. Extra reading Film review: Illini defense fills up on tacklin' fuel at Rutgers Film review: Evaluating Isaiah Williams' first start Key quotes: Lovie Smith says Illini have 'good options' at QB 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

Coming off yet another disappointing recruiting loss, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss why Illinois basketball has struggled to land priority targets in the Class of 2021. The guys discuss whether the pandemic negatively impacted the Illini's ability to capitalize on a breakthrough 2019-20 season, whether its improved roster has actually hurt them and if Brad Underwood and his staff need to change their approach. Extra reading Where does Illinois now turn on the recruiting trail? 'Very active' Illini aim for another late boost in recruiting 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 IlliniBoard.com's Robert Rosenthal from New Jersey to react to Illinois football's 23-20 win at Rutgers. The guys discuss what the first win of the season means for the short- and long-term of the program, what Isaiah Williams brought to the offense and whether he should start next week, and how the defense stepped up late with takeaways. The guys then discuss what they need to see during the back half of the season. Extra reading Quick hits: 'One' leads Illini to victory No. 1 of 2020 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 chats with Illini great and BTN analyst J Leman about Illinois football's 0-3 start. The guys break down why Lovie Smith's defense has struggled so much during his tenure, why Rod Smith's offense has struggled this season and the overall state of the program. Extra reading Werner: Unprepared, undisciplined and uncompetitive in Year Five Lovie Smith key quotes: 'You can't continue on that same path' Illini 'have to make changes': Five personnel moves that make sense 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 Illinois football's uncompetitive 41-14 loss to Minnesota and what an 0-3 start to the season means for Lovie Smith's tenure. The guys talk about what could turn the tide in the final six months to change the minds of the fan base before chatting about the latest preseason buzz for Illinois basketball. Jeremy ends the podcast with some comments from Lovie Smith's Monday 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 and Mariah Guzman react to Illinois football's 41-14 loss to Minnesota. They discuss what the uncompetitive loss and 0-3 start means for this season and Lovie Smith's tenure and where the staff and players go from here. Extra reading Quick hits: Illinois uncompetitive in 41-14 loss to Minnesota 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 lead basketball reporter Derek Piper about the impact freshman guards Adam Miller and Andre Curbelo on the Illinois basketball program. The guys break down their roles and their importance on an Illinois team that is a preseason top-10 team and what they mean for the program's long-term future. Extra reading Curbelo & Miller finding their niche in loaded Illini backcourt Curbelo & Miller 'extremely competitive' in workout battles Know Ayo from Adam: Miller to pen similar-but-separate UI story 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 Gopher Illustrated's Ryan Burns to preview Saturday's matchup between Illinois (0-2) and Minnesota (0-2). Burns breaks down the Gophers' Big Ten-worst defense and their biggest issues, and he also breaks down some concerns about Minnesota's talented offense behind Tanner Morgan, Rashod Bateman and Mohamed Ibrahim. Extra reading Know the Foe: Minnesota Golden Gophers Walk-on OL Alex Pihlstrom's path to a starting spot: 'He answered the bell' Film review: Evaluating the mistakes, promise of QB Coran Taylor 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 evaluating the Illini's 0-2 start to the 2020 season. The guys talk about the impact of COVID protocols knocking out more than a dozen players, Coran Taylor's performance and issues with Lovie Smith's defense. The guys look at the path forward for this season and the future. Extra reading Film review: Diagnosing the Illini pass defense's ailments Illini defense PFF grades and snap counts from Purdue game Illini offense PFF grades and snap counts from Purdue game 'An ignition switch': Coran Taylor sparks Illini like he did at Peoria 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's 31-24 loss to Purdue. He discusses the absences of several key Illini players due to COVID-19 tests and contact tracing and what he made of fourth-stringer Coran Taylor's performance. He also discusses the Illini defense's struggles against the pass and what it 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 and Derek Piper discuss Illinois basketball's Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchup with Duke and what it means for the program. The guys then discuss top-75 guard TyTy Washington's unofficial visit to the Illinois campus, his skill set, where Illinois stands with him and what he means for the Class of 2021. Extra reading Official: Illini to play at Duke in Big Ten/ACC Challenge Ask EBoss: Time for TyTy? Coach Speak: Washington 'just a tough kid all the way around' Snow: What Washington's visit means for 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 previews Illinois football's Saturday showdown against Purdue with GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart. The guys discuss Purdue's Week One win over Iowa, the availability of Rondale Moore and Jeff Brohm, QB Aidan O'Connell, RB Zack Horvath, WR David Bell, DL George Karlaftis, new DC Bob Diaco's impact on the defense and the keys to Saturday's game. Extra reading Werner: Time for Illini to fully embrace its dual-threat QB? Quarantine breakthrough leads to Verdis Brown earning starting spot Know the Foe: Purdue Boilermakers SALE: Get 50% annual VIP pass to Illini Inquirer 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 Wisconsin's COVID outbreak and Lovie Smith's comments about it. Then he chats with BTN analyst and former Illini great J Leman about Illinois football's disappointing 45-7 loss at Wisconsin, the biggest concerns from that game and Saturday's game vs. Purdue. Extra reading Amid Wisconsin COVID outbreak, Lovie Smith says Illini 'clean' Know the Foe: Purdue Boilermakers Roderick Perry quickly proves he belongs in 'coming-out party' 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 Illinois football's 45-7 loss at Wisconsin, including the offensive ineptitude and few costly defensive errors. The guys talk about how this impacts how they view the team going into the home opener against Purdue and the rest of the season before chatting about the Chicago Bears' Monday night matchup against the LA Rams. Extra reading Film review: Mixed bag of busts, building blocks for UI defense Film review: What went so wrong for the Illini offense in Madison? 'Go back to work': Illini look to regroup after UW drubbing 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 Decatur Herald and Review's Joey Wagner react to the Illini's disappointing 45-7 loss at No. 14 Wisconsin. The guys chat about the offense getting shut out and where Rod Smith goes from here, the defense's blown coverages and a few bright spots. Extra reading Quick hits: Mertz, No. 14 Badgers dice up Illini in 45-7 rout Lovie Smith: 'We're a better football team than that' Brandon Peters: 'We got a lot of work to do' 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 Josh Schafer of Badger247 to break down Wisconsin prior to Friday night's Big Ten opener in Madison. The guys discuss whether Wisconsin is "looking for revenge" after last year's upset in Champaign, what Graham Mertz brings at QB, who replaces Jonathan Taylor, if Wisconsin's OL is as good as normal and how the Badgers replace just a few holes on a defense that was elite last season. Schafer also breaks down his keys to the game. Extra reading Know the Foe: Wisconsin Badgers Top-10 newcomers for Illini 2020 season 2020 Illini football season overs/unders SALE: Get two months of Illini Inquirer VIP access for just $1 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 IlliniBoard.com's Robert Rosenthal to preview Friday's Big Ten opener between Illinois and Wisconsin. The guys break down how they'll evaluate this season, how Illinois stacks up in the Big Ten West, the biggest storylines on offense and defense and players they're most excited to see. Extra reading Werner: My 10 bold predictions for the 2020 Illini season Key Quotes: Lovie Smith previews season opener at Wisconsin SALE: Get two months of Illini Inquirer VIP access for just $1 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 Illinois football's season opener at Wisconsin and expectations for the 2020 season. The guys break down what they want to see from the Illini offense and defense and what concerns they have against the Badgers. Extra reading Know the foe: Five questions with Josh Schafer from Badger247 Roundtable: Who is the Illini's biggest sleeper for 2020? SALE: Get 2 months of Illini Inquirer VIP access for just $1! 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 preview the upcoming commitment decision for top-40 Illinois prospect Bryce Hopkins. Piper breaks down the 6-foot-7 forward's game, his recruitment and what he means for the Illini's Class of 2021. Extra reading Piper: Hopkins could sustain Illini's run in Big Ten title chase Snow's national recruiting notebook: Latest on Hopkins, Etienne Coming down the stretch, the latest on Bryce Hopkins 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 lead basketball reporter Derek Piper about the start of Illini basketball practice and the lead-up to a highly-anticipated, unprecedented 2020-21 season. The guys break down Brad Underwood's hour-long Zoom call with media, including the latest on injuries, the schedule, dealing with COVID-19 restrictions, the starting lineup, freshmen impacts and dealing with expectations. Extra reading Piper: Freshmen will make huge mark on Illini reaching potential Illini MBB still working to finalize schedule: 'It's maddening' Three Illini sit out first day of practice due to injuries Five storylines heading into start of Illini basketball practice 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 talks with The 200 Level's Mike Carpenter about Illinois football opening up on a Friday night and Illini football training camp storylines, including position battles, the quarterbacks and Luke Ford. Then the guys talk about top-100 basketball recruit Bryce Hopkins soon making a decision, the 4-1 Bears, LeBron James and MLB Playoffs. 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 talks with former Illinois long snapper and Illini Radio Network sideline reporter Michael Martin to preview the 2020 Illinois special teams unit. He discusses Bob Ligashesky's impact on the Illini special teams unit during his tenure, how Big Ten Punter of the Year Blake Hayes can actually improve, James McCourt's rise as a kicker, long snapper Ethan Tabel's biggest strength, other special teams standouts and who will rise as a returner. 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 BTN analyst and former All-American LB J Leman to preview the 2020 Illinois linebackers. The guys chat about how Illinois will replace All-Big Ten First Team linebacker Dele Harding, what position shifts mean for seniors Jake Hansen and Milo Eifler and what the Illini need from strongside linebackers Khalan Tolson and Delano Ware. Extra reading 2020 Illini Position Primers: Linebackers Man in the middle: Jake Hansen ready to lead Illini defense Milo Eifler now comfortable with B1G return: 'Best for me to play' Tolson inspired to make a mark: 'My goal is to become a starter' Shammond Cooper nets long-term lessons, gains from redshirt year 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 safety Kevin Mitchell about his job as assistant director of development inside the Illinois athletics department, and Mitchell also helps preview the 2020 Illini secondary, including the returns of starters Nate Hobbs, Sydney Brown and Tony Adams, the development of Devon Witherspoon and the additions of Marquez Beason and Derrick Smith. 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 getting ready for Illinois football opener at Wisconsin and the impact of Badgers QB Jack Coan's injury. Then the guys talk about the possibilities of the Illini hoops' nonconference schedule. In the final segment, the guys chat about the Chicago Bears' 19-11 loss to the Indianapolis Colts and how they feel as Bulls fans watching Jimmy Butler star for the Heat in the NBA Finals. 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 top-100 Class of 2021 wing Jordan Nesbitt committing to Memphis over Illinois. Piper breaks down how it happened, how it impacts the Illini's wing pursuits and what's next in the Class of 2021. The guys wrap up by talking about the potential 2020-21 basketball schedule. Extra reading What it means: Illini miss out on 4-star wing Jordan Nesbitt Four-star big man Mac Etienne in 'no rush' for a decision 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 Radio Network analyst and former Illini OL Martin O'Donnell to preview the 2020 Illini roster's biggest unknown: the defensive line. The guys discuss the loss of four starters and what Illinois has to replace them, who could take a big step forward of the returners and what transfer DT Roderick Perry adds to the group. 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 Radio Network analyst and former Illini OL Martin O'Donnell about the 2020 Illinois offensive line. The guys recap's the OL's performance last year, discuss the four returning starters' individual games, chat about the battle for the fifth offensive line starting spot and then set expectations for the 2020 group. 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 talks with The 200 Level's Mike Carpenter about the 3-0 Bears, Jordan Nesbitt and the real start of Illini football training camp. 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 RB Dre Brown to preview the 2020 Illini running back room. The guys discuss what the losses of Dre Brown, Reggie Corbin and Ra'Von Bonner mean for the group, what Mike Epstein can add when healthy, expectations for transfer RB Chase Brown and how Jakari Norwood and Kenyon Sims can impact the group in Year Three at Illinois. The guys also chat about underclassmen Reggie Love and Nick Fedanzo and what it takes to be successful in Rod Smith's high-tempo, spread offense. Extra reading 2020 Illini Position Primer: Running backs Chase Brown ready to prove himself on B1G stage Close acquaintances Frank Gore, Dre Brown inspire Mike Epstein's comeback 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 star WR Mike Dudek to preview the 2020 Illinois wide receivers. The guys chat about Ricky Smalling's departure, Josh Imatorbhebhe's breakout season, Donny Navarro's emergence, Casey Washington's freshman season, what to expect out of Trevon Sidney after an injury-plagued season and what the three new transfers can bring to Rod Smith's offense. Extra reading 2020 Illini Position Primer: Wide receivers A parent's perspective: Chance to play 'all anybody ever wanted' 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 talks with former Illinois QB Reilly O'Toole about the 2020 Illini quarterback room. The guys break down what starter Brandon Peters has brought to the program and how the Michigan transfer can take his game to another level in his second season in Champaign. Then the guys break down what they saw from Matt Robinson last season and what he can do to keep the backup job, before chatting about Isaiah Williams' potential role and his long-term possibilities. Extra reading 2020 Illini Position Primer: Quarterbacks Get hype? 'This team believes in Brandon Peters' 'Really excited about Isaiah': Williams continues QB growth Illini OC Rod Smith: 'I feel good about our quarterback room' 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 2020 Illini football schedule and expectations; the guys also talk about the 2-0 Chicago Bears. Extra reading Analysis: 2020 Illini schedule superlatives Breakdown: Updated 2020 Illini football schedule released 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 the latest iteration of the 2020 Illini football schedule. Jeremy breaks down whether the Illini got a favorable, neutral or unfavorable draw and gives his expectations for the 2020 Illini before breaking down the Big Ten winners and losers of the newest schedules. Extra reading: Breakdown: Big Ten releases latest 2020 Illini football schedule 2020 Position Primer: Illini quarterbacks Pair of Illini captains 'fired up' for return of 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

Big Ten football is back! Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks with the Decatur Herald and Review's Joey Wagner about the Big Ten's path to reconsidering its fall postponement, new health protocols and what it means for the Big Ten and Illini football moving forward. Extra reading Big Ten football votes for fall football return in October Werner: Big Ten, Illini get a second chance to ball this fall News: Transfer OL Brevyn Jones receives waiver for immediate eligibility 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 The 200 Level's Mike Carpenter to discuss the Chicago Bears 27-23 win over the Detroit Lions and the Big Ten's potential 2020 season restart. The guys discuss whether they're hopeful about Mitch Trubisky's excellent fourth-quarter performance and the Bears' 2020 chances. The guys then break down reports that the Big Ten will vote on a return to play this week and what it means 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 discusses the latest drama in the Big Ten and the unfortunately bleak outlook for college men's gymnastics before chatting with Visit Champaign County CEO Jayne DeLuce about the economic impact of no Illinois football home games on the Champaign-Urbana community. Jeremy ends the podcast remember 9-11. Extra reading Ryan Day releases statement to Big Ten: 'Why can't they play?' Spring sounds alarm for MGYM's future: 'Going to be devastating' 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 BTN analyst and Illini great J Leman about the B1G's postponement of football and how it impacts the Illini. The guys chat about how the Big Ten rolled out the postponement and how it could impact the conference in the long-term before breaking down the silver lining of this for Illinois football's possibilities next season. Extra reading 'Let's have a good show': Behind the scenes in the BTN booth with J Leman Lovie Smith: 'We've been building for this football team' During wait, Illini football 'able to get a lot of good work in' 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 talks with former Illini Trent Meacham about Illinois basketball's top-10 preseason ranking, what the season could look like and former teammate Brian Randle earning an NBA assistant job. Extra reading Austin Hutcherson returns to workouts after injury setback Former Illini Brian Randle hired as Suns assistant 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 recaps his trip to Florida to see six Illini commits in five days. He also discusses the day-to-day Big Ten drama playing out on social media and in the media before discussing the 10 Illini on Week One NFL rosters. Extra reading ‘You got your own journey’: Joriell Washington earns own path My heartbeat': DD Snyder finds football, culture fit with Illini For Granny: Trevor Moffitt plays to honor biggest fan, 'best friend' Football family rubs off on Dylan Rosiek: 'Definitely helped me' 'Snook' Edwards living up to his nickname: 'I put up a fight' 'I see it as a sanctuary': Football an escape for Patrick Bryant 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 a busy week for the Illini basketball Class of 2021. The guys discusses two tough misses on wing targets Brandon Weston and David Jones and what those mean for the class. Then the guys break down two new offers: guard Wesley Cardet and TyTy Washington. Extra reading Chain Mail: 'A pretty significant setback' for Class of 2021? Illini offer 2021 guard TyTy Washington Illini well-connected with 4-star 2021 guard 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 catches up with Illinois football director of HS relations Ashton Washington to discuss what she’s accomplished during her first few months in the Illini recruiting department, what she’s learned, the challenges of her job during a pandemic, her role as a female in her sport and the social injustice she is speaking out against. SALE: Get 50% OFF an annual VIP pass to Illini Inquirer Extra reading Illini hire Ashton Washington as director of HS relations 'This is possible': Ashton Washington embraces role as culture changer Werner: How Illini football adjusted to recruiting during a pandemic 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 NBA Draft with Prospective Insight's Michael Visenberg. The guys discuss the 2020 NBA Draft lottery results, the top prospects in the field, the Chicago Bulls' options at No. 4, the Big Ten's best NBA prospects and what Illini returners Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn must do to improve their stock for the 2021 NBA Draft. SALE: Get 50% OFF an annual VIP pass to Illini Inquirer Extra reading Piper: Dosunmu 'got better in so many areas' during NBA Draft prep 247Sports 2020-21 Preseason All-Big Ten Basketball Teams Pandemic pushes Dosunmu to punt NBA Draft plans 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 talks with Illinois associate AD of sports medicine Randy Ballard to discuss how the Illini's health and safety protocols have worked through the summer to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. He also discusses the challenges ahead with the entire student body and hundreds more student-athletes on campus as well as the challenges of the Big Ten's eventual return to sports, including contact tracing. SALE: Get 50% OFF an annual VIP membership to Illini Inquirer Extra reading: Behind the plan: Ballard in-depth on Illini's return to campus Illinois gives first update on COVID testing numbers 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 Illini basketball PA announcer Tim Sinclair, who was just named the PA announcer for the NFL's Chicago Bears. Sinclair talks about his latest opportunity, his rise in the industry and his experience working in the NBA bubble and WNBA Wubble. 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