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 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with IlliniBoard.com's Robert Rosenthal about coming to grips with a mostly lost 2020 calendar year of Illini sports, which was supposed to be a breakthrough year for Illini athletics. The guys also talk about the Big Ten's handling of fall-sports postponement, how Illinois football would perform during a spring-semester season and getting a sports fix during a pandemic. SALE: Get 50% OFF an annual VIP pass to Illini Inquirer Extra reading: UI chancellor: 'Wasn't just one thing' that led to B1G postponement Werner: Why Illini football could be set up for spring-semester success Big Ten eyeing potential January football start in domes 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 discuss the Illini football parents' letter to the Big Ten, commissioner Kevin Warren's new statement and Chancellor Robert Jones avoiding questions about Big Ten postponement. Extra reading: Illini parents draft letter asking for more Big Ten transparency Kevin Warren releases statement clarifying reasons to postpone season Werner: Team player Whitman answers for a decision he didn't make 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 ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg about the criticism of first-year Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren's handling of the fall-sports postponement and what it means for him and the conference moving forward. Extra reading Marcello: Big Ten's lack of transparency, unity is worrisome Werner: Team player Whitman answers for a decision he didn't make Whitman 'still optimistic' about college basketball season Illini's biggest questions following Big Ten postponement 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 Mike LaTulip about the NBA careers of Kendrick Nunn and Meyers Leonard and their impacts on the Miami Heat's 2020 NBA Playoffs appearance. LaTulip also gives his pick to win the NBA Finals and discusses the NBA potential of current Illini players Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn. 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 discuss the impact of the Big Ten's postponement on Illini athletics, including how the Big Ten can pull off a basketball season this winter and a spring football season. Extra reading: Werner: Team player Whitman answers for decision he didn't make Lovie's focus turns to 'keeping this football team together' What's the plan? Kramer, Illini seniors eager to know what's next After postponement blow, Illini 'woke up and got back to work' 'Sucks I got to wait': Chase Brown stays ready for B1G chance 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 Husker 247's Mike Schaefer about Nebraska football's somewhat controversial week following Scott Frost's strong comments and the Huskers' standing in the Big Ten. Extra reading Nebraska a 'fully committed' member of the Big Ten Christopherson: Hot takes on Huskers have passions running high Big Ten commissioner: Huskers can't stay if they play Disappointed in B1G call, Huskers still hope to compete 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 247Sports' Chris Hummer about a whirlwind week in college football including the Big Ten and Pac-12 decisions to postpone the fall season while the ACC, SEC and Big 12 will continue to move ahead with plans to play. The guys discuss how this happened, what it means for those conferences and college football moving forward, as well as the challenges of playing a spring season. Extra reading Illini's biggest questions following B1G fall postponement Next for Illini? No non-B1G games, workouts in two weeks Luke Ford's family 'absolutely stunned' by B1G decision Illini football players react to B1G season postponement 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 national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu about the Illini's two latest commitments: Josh Gesky and Chevy Brenson. Trieu also discusses the impact of the pandemic on recruiting and the evaluation process. Extra reading: What it means: Illini add Gesky, Brenson to Class of 2021 Coach Speak: OL Josh Gesky 'an absolute fierce competitor' Brenson 'has not even touched the barometer of how good he can be' COMMIT: Illini land 3-star TE/WR Chevy Brenson COMMIT: Illini land 3-star OL Josh Gesky 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 Joey Wagner of the Decatur Herald-Review about reports that the Big Ten season could be canceled/postponed. The guys discuss the myriad of questions that could come up with a postponed or canceled season, including what changed in recent days, spring football and who would play a spring season, the impact on the NCAA model moving forward and the financial impact. Extra reading: Report: Big Ten to cancel 2020 season Jim Harbaugh advocates for fall season in statement Open communication with players 'foundational piece' for Illini Prominent Illini players join #WeWantToPlay movement 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 break down all the information that came out of Josh Whitman's media roundtable on Thursday, including the financial impact of the pandemic, health/safety protocols, facilities projects and a potential inflection point for change in college athletics. Extra reading: 'Hard decisions': Josh Whitman details pandemic's financial toll Motive in push to play? 'This is what we do,' Whitman says 'Good to get back: Illini begin practice 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 talks with EDGYTim.com's Tim O'Halloran about how the IHSA came to the decision to postpone football until the spring and how that decision impacts recruiting, for seniors, juniors and underclassmen. He also discusses Illini in-state commitments Josh Kreutz and Zachary Barlev, as well as in-state target Josh Gesky. 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 2020 revised Illinois football schedule with old friend and former Inquirer reporter Isaac Trotter, who now writes for the Post Bulletin in Rochester (Minn.). The guys break down whether the revised schedule helps or hurts the Illini, the key stretches in the schedule, the most important game and how it will impact evaluation of Lovie Smith. The guys also discuss which Big Tens are giddy about the new schedules and which conference teams are not so happy. Extra reading: Big Ten releases revised 2020 Illini football schedule Seven takeaways from Illini football's revised schedule Ranking the Big Ten's new schedules on toughness Big Ten commission explains why early-September kickoff 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 Hawkeye Insider's David Eickholt debate whether Iowa or Illinois is the 2020-21 Bg Ten basketball title favorite. Eickholt breaks down what Luka Garza's return means for Iowa, how Jordan Bohannon's return boosts the Hawkeyes and how this season will impact Fran McCaffery's tenure. Werner breaks down what Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn's returns mean for Illinois basketball, how newcomers could impact Illinois and how this season will impact Brad Underwood's tenure. The guys also chat about the latest 247Sports Big Ten media poll. Extra reading: 247Sports Media Poll 2020-21 Big Ten basketball Underwood's task: Help Illini shine, not sweat, in the spotlight Dosunmu welcomes pressure of title chase: 'We're the marked man' Pandemic pushes Dosunmu to punt NBA plans: 'My time will come' Werner: At long last, B1G title race again runs through Illinois SALE: Get 50% OFF an annual VIP membership 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 and Derek Piper react to Kofi Cockburn announcing he will return to Illinois for a sophomore season. The guys break down his decision-making process, what it means for Illinois basketball's B1G chances in 2020-21 and how it impacts the rest of the roster Extra reading: Kofi Cockburn announces 'I'm back' Werner: At long last, B1G title race again runs through Illinois Piper: Dosunmu dares Illini to dream big with Year 3 Werner: Dosunmu to join Illini pantheon with Year Three return SALE: Get 50% off 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 and Derek Piper discuss Ayo Dosunmu's decision to return for a third season at Illinois and what it means for Kofi Cockburn, Illinois basketball and Dosunmu's legacy. Extra reading: Dosunmu elects to return for junior season Werner: Dosunmu to join Illini pantheon with Year Three return 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 adding two potentially high-impact graduate transfers. South Carolina State defensive tackle Roderick Perry breaks down why he picked Illinois, and Shotgun Spratling of USCFootball.com breaks down what Daniel Imatorbhebhe 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 chats with The News-Gazette legendary reporter Loren Tate about legendary Illini coach Lou Henson, who died on Saturday. The guys discuss Lou's tough start in Champaign, his legendary run in the 1980s and Loren's relationship with the 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 Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss the upcoming NBA Draft decisions for Illini stars Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn and their impacts on the Illini basketball 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 Ryan Easterling discuss the three latest commitments for Illinois football (Mizzou transfer Khmari Thompson and prep commitments Zachary Barlev and Tyler Strain), and the guys discuss the departure of three seniors (Ricky Smalling, Ra'Von Bonner and Jake Cerny) their impact on the 2020 roster. 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

Jeremy Werner chats with 247Sports recruiting analyst Allen Trieu to talk about the Illini football's latest Midwest recruiting efforts. The guys break down Illini commits Brody Wisecarver and Josh Kreutz, Illini targets Josh Gesky and Chevy Brenson as well as some potential 2022 prospects to watch as well. 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 Ryan Easterling about the Illini's three-commit week, breaking down defensive back DD Snyder, linebacker Kalen Villanueva and offensive lineman Josh Kreutz and how they impact the Class of 2021. The guys also chat about the Big Ten's announcement of a conference-only football season and how that impacts Illinois and the evaluation of Lovie Smith'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 Derek Piper break down the Illini's addition of 2020 in-state big man Brandon Lieb, how he projects in the Big Ten and what it means for the future at the center 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