Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats about Illinois football's latest commitment, 3-star Florida athlete Theodore Lockley, before Derek Piper joins the podcast to break down the Illini basketball staff's early recruiting efforts in the Class of 2022. The guys chat about top targets A.J. Casey and Jaden Schutt, as well as new in-state offers Kyle Thomas and Trey Pettigrew. 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 latest with Illinois football recruiting, including commitments from Dylan Rosiek and Patrick Bryant. The guys also discuss the Illini's concentrated efforts in Florida and Georgia, as well as 3-star ATH Theodore Lockley's upcoming commitment announcement. 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 official news that the IHSA boys basketball tournament is returning to Champaign and 3-star WR Patrick Bryant's commitment to Illinois. Then Werner chats with UI grad ('17) Charlotte Carroll, who covers UConn for The Athletic, about her path in the sports journalism industry, how covering a downturn of Illinois athletics shaped her, covering Geno Auriemma and women representation in sports media. 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 and Derek Piper focus the entire episode on the Illini basketball recruiting Class of 2021 and what it means for the program. The guys break down all the top targets, including Mac Etienne, Jordan Nesbitt, Brandon Weston, David Jones, Alex Tchikou, Franck Kepnang and Mike Foster. Piper also gives his thoughts on the Illini TBT 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 Illini student-athletes Serenity Stewart and Ra'Von Bonner about their experiences as black citizens and student-athletes, participating in recent protests and what they're doing with a new RSO called EMPOWER to create 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

Jeremy Werner chats with Isaac Trotter about Illinois football players returning to campus and some major storylines heading into summer workouts 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 Illinois football recruiting's recent wins, including commitments from 3-star DB Prince Green, 3-star LB Trevor Moffitt and Louisville transfer safety TreSean Smith. The guys rank the six transfers added this offseason and then break down the best Illini coach GIFs. 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 publisher Jeremy Werner starts off chatting about Illinois football's latest transfer addition, Mississippi State OL Steve Robertson. Then Derek Piper joins the podcast to breakdown Adam Miller's signing, where Andre Curbelo should rank, the Illini's chances with Wake Forest transfer Chaundee Brown and Ayo Dosunmu's difficult draft decision. But the guys also dare to dream about an Illini team with Brown, Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn and where Illinois would rank in the Big Ten next 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 talks with Miami 247Sports reporter David Lake about new UI transfer Brian Hightower before chatting with Ryan Easterling about the state of Illinois football recruiting, including the good (transfer recruiting) and the not-very-good (prep 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 catches up with Illinois grad Elias Schuster of Bleacher Nation to talk about his path to covering the Chicago Bulls, the organization's front-office changes, "The Last Dance" documentary and the NBA potential of 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

Listen in on Brad Underwood's first press conference discussing the signing of top-40 guard Adam Miller. Underwood also discusses the 2020 class, momentum in recruiting and the latest with his team during quarantine. 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 the 2020 NFL Draft with CBS Sports NFL Draft expert Josh Edwards, who breaks down the QB class, top Big Ten prospects and the draft stock of Illini DE Oluwole Betiku and RB Reggie Corbin. 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 offseason roster-building. The guys talk about 4-star Indiana guard Luke Goode's commitment to the Illini and how the Illini landed him before discussing the Illini's biggest remaining needs in the Class of 2021. Piper breaks down the Illini's big-man targets in 2021, the latest on Adam Miller and how the Illini could fill out 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses 4-star guard Luke Goode committing to Illinois with 247Sports analyst Brian Snow, who also discusses the Illini staff's recruiting efforts, Adam Miller and the appeal of the G-League for elite prospects. 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 catches up with former Illini Inquirer reporter Isaac Trotter about his new gig in Minnesota and his fiance working on the front lines of fighting the pandemic. The guys the dive into Illinois basketball (this conversation was before Kofi Cockburn declared for the NBA Draft) and a deep dive into Illinois football. 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 freshman Kofi Cockburn declaring for the NBA Draft. The guys break down his NBA stock, whether he could still return for a sophomore season and the impact his departure would have on 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 breaks down the latest from Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood's media teleconference, including his comments on Ayo Dosunmu, Alan Griffin, recruiting and the transfer market. 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 UI grad Ryan Baker, news anchor for CBS 2 Chicago, to discuss his career. Ryan discusses his recent switch from sports to news and the challenges of covering COVID-19 and a divisive election, as well as his drastically different daily routine. Ryan also shares stories from his days as a manager for the 1989 Flyin' Illini basketball team, covering some of sports biggest moments and breaking the news of Illinois football's hire of Lovie 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 reacts to the news that Illinois sophomore guard Alan Griffin will enter the transfer portal, including how it affects the 2020-21 roster, who must step up and whom Illinois could pursue in the transfer portal. 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

Missing March Madness, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper fill their Basketball Jones with a discussion of the 2020 offseason. The guys rate potential transfer fits, discuss Ayo Dosunmu's draft decision, break down the 2020 roster and discuss what to expect out of the incoming freshmen. 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 WCIA-3 sports director Bret Beherns about reporting on sports when there are no sports and no in-person interviews due to COVID-19. 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 tennis play-by-play man and former Illini PA announcer Mike Cation about how Coronavirus cancellations affects on his livelihood and the tennis world . 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 the NCAA canceling the NCAA Tournament and what it means for Illinois basketball, Ayo Dosunmu and 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 Illinois basketball's 78-76 win over Iowa and put a wrap on the Illini's regular season, including what it means for the Big Ten Tournament, NCAA seeding and the future of the program. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Illinois basketball's 71-63 loss at No. 19 Ohio State, including Ohio State exposing two of the Illini's weaknesses, E.J. Liddell's career night and how the loss impacts the season moving foward. 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 bracketology/fantasy/sports betting expert Brad Evans about Illinois basketball and the Illini's best-case/worst-case scenarios for NCAA Tournament seeding. Then Brad shares details of his career and his next steps after parting ways with Yahoo! Sports. 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 signing basketball coach Brad Underwood and his staff to contract extensions. 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 react to Illinois basketball's 67-66 win over Indiana, including big game for the team's top-three stars and what it means for the final week of the regular 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