Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball's 81-79 loss to Miami, including coaching issues, leadership issues and chemistry issues. Then the guys look ahead to two top-five matchups against Maryland and Michigan. 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 Isaac Trotter react to Illinois football's 29-10 loss to Northwestern, including how it shapes how we look at the season in totality, Matt Robinson's struggles at QB, injuries piling up and bowl projections. 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 Isaac Trotter react to Illinois football's 19-10 loss at No. 17 Iowa, including missed opportunities but also signs of big-picture progress in the win. The guys also talk about some stars of the game, look ahead to Northwestern and react to Adam Miller's commitment to Illinois basketball. 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 85-57 win over The Citadel, including Kofi Cockburn's record night, Giorgi Bezhanishvili's best game and an Ayo Dosunmu confidence builder. Then the guys preview Adam Miller's Thursday night 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 Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball's 66-53 win over Hawaii 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 2-1 start and the biggest adjustments the team must make after three games. Then the guys diving into the early signing period and discuss the additions of Andre Curbelo and Coleman Hawkins and the latest buzz on top-40 guard Adam Miller. 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 Isaac Trotter react to Illini's bowl-clinching 37-34 greatest-comeback win over Michigan State, including the stars and big plays from the game, what this says about the program and what it means for 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 react to Illinois basketball's 78-70 overtime win over Nicholls State in the season opener, including the biggest concerns from the close-call victory and how it translates to a huge weekend swing in Arizona. 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 Isaac Trotter react to a 38-10 win over Rutgers, including a winning brand of football developing and the potential impact on recruiting. The guys then break down standouts of the game and rank potential bowl destinations now that the Illini are one game away from clinching a bowl bid. 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 83-50 exhibition win over Lewis, the good, the bad and the standouts. The guys also talk about Andre Curbelo's commitment and what's next with Illinois basketball 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 and Isaac Trotter break down Illinois football's 24-6 win over Purdue. The guys point out some praise of the Illini coaching staff and break down the standouts from the Illini's second straight victory. The guys then look ahead to the final third of the schedule and predict the spreads for the final four opponents before ending the show reacting to news of Illinois basketball forward Tevian Jones' suspension. 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 Isaac Trotter discuss some (finally!) positive vibes surrounding the Illini's top two athletic programs. Derek Piper hops on to chat about the surge in Illinois hoops recruiting, including the latest on Andre Curbelo and Adam Miller. Jeremy gives his list of top-10 moments from the Illini's upset over Wisconsin. Jeremy and Isaac break down the Purdue game on Saturday, which could be a turning point Lovie Smith era. 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 Isaac Trotter break down Illinois football's thrilling 24-23 upset win over No. 6 Wisconsin, what it means for the program and what they must do to follow it up. 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 dive into homecoming weekend with just a bit of football and football recruiting talk before turning their focus to a big basketball recruiting weekend, including top-60 guard Andre Curbelo's official visit. The guys then play a game of buy or sell with basketball offseason buzz before chatting about Illini football's Ireland visit, Bennett Williams and the Butkus statue. 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 Isaac Trotter react to Illinois football's 42-25 loss to No. 16 Michigan, including Matt Robinson's first career start and whether a comeback brought more positives than a 28-0 deficit brought negatives. 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

The Michigan Insider's Zach Shaw and Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner team up to discuss the Michigan and Illinois football program's entering Saturday's 11 a.m. kickoff, including the temperature under the seats of Lovie Smith and Jim Harbaugh and expectations the rest of the season for both programs. 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 Isaac Trotter react to Illinois football's 40-17 loss to Minnesota. The guys discuss whether Lovie Smith can turn this season and program around and what the Illini have at quarterback. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss what they learned about Illinois and Big Ten Basketball at Media Day, including the latest on the Illini trio of stars and the new Big Ten coaches. 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 the latest with Illinois basketball recruiting, including Coleman Hawkins, Adam Miller, Andre Curbelo and KK Robinson. Then the guys talk Big Ten media days and where Illinois stands in the conference. The guys then talk about the state of Illini football after a 2-2 start. 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 Isaac Trotter react to Illinois football's 42-38 loss to Nebraska, including familiar Lovie Smith defensive deficiencies, Brandon Peters' struggles and a few standouts. 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

Isaac Trotter and Derek Piper break down Adam Miller's official visit to Illinois and how big this opportunity is for Illinois. They also chat about Illinois' push for California power forward Coleman Hawkins. They also chat about Illinois/Nebraska and what Illinois needs to do to pull the upset. 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 Isaac Trotter react to the Illini's 34-31 loss to Eastern Michigan. The guys break down the biggest concerns from the loss, what it means for the season and what it means for Lovie Smith. The guys also try to find some positives and a path to six wins. 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

Isaac and Jeremy go all-in on Illini football after they squeak past UConn in Week Two. They bring out their lists and rank the top-10 Illini players through two weeks, the top-5 freshmen and the top-5 winnable games left on the schedule. Isaac and Jeremy also give their takes on the new Illinois basketball jerseys and preview the Illinois/Eastern Michigan game. 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, live from East Hartford, calls Isaac Trotter to react to Illinois football's 31-23 win at UConn and discuss the biggest concerns from a closer-than-expected game against a struggling program. The guys also talk about the continued positives from some newcomers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek Piper and Isaac Trotter go in-depth on Illinois basketball recruiting and the lack of buzz heading into a crucial season of official visits. Get the latest on Adam Miller, DJ Steward and Andre Curbelo. Derek and Isaac give their level of concerns with each Tier One target. Then, the boys preview Illinois/UConn in football. What would a 2-0 start mean for Illinois? What does the defense need to show in Week Two? All those questions are answered on Ep. 17 of the Illini Inquirer Podcast. 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 Isaac Trotter react to Illinois football's 42-3 rout of Akron. The guys break down their biggest storyline of the game, hand out Three Stars and list their surprises from the game. They also discuss injury news and the 10 freshmen who played (and one who didn't). 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 Isaac Trotter react to the surprising staff shakeup for Illini basketball. Then the guys discuss the main storylines for the Illini football season before previewing Saturday's season opener against Akron and giving their picks to click. 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 Isaac Trotter host their first emergency pod, discussing the Illini naming Michigan transfer Brandon Peters the Week One starting quarterback. The guys discuss why Peters ran away with the job and how he'll impact the offense. They also discuss what this means for true freshman Isaiah Williams. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Isaac and Derek open up the podcast chatting about Illinois football's new $80 million facility and the season-ending injury to Marquez Beason. Then, the boys go in-depth on Illinois basketball adding Jermaine Hamlin and Jacob Grandison. How do they fit? Who has the best upside? What does this mean for Da'Monte Williams and Tevian Jones? 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 Isaac Trotter start the episode discussing their takeaways from Illinois basketball's Italy trip and update Illinois football training camp injuries and the quarterback battle. The guys then discuss players who have surprised them and players who have left them wanting more. The guys end the show giving bold predictions on the 2019 season based on what they've seen during 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

After four days of watching Illinois football training camp, Jeremy Werner and Isaac Trotter discuss their early impressions of the quarterback battle, standouts, concerns and the freshman class. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeremy and Isaac sit down and crank out their Illinois Football Training Camp Preview. They each give their expectations for the 2019 season and answer the biggest questions about this roster like where they sit in the Big Ten and how much better are they than last year. Jeremy and Isaac break down the position battles to watch, the top-5 players on the roster and the expectations for the freshmen. They finish up the episode by adopting their guy to watch throughout this season and taking a stab at some deep cuts like who will be the No. 7 offensive linemen and which running back will have more carries: Ra'Von Bonner or Mike Epstein. Finally, each gives their season prediction. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Isaac Trotter and Jeremy Werner go in-depth on Illinois football's outstanding Grill on the Grove BBQ which resulted in commitments from 4-star QB CJ Dixon, 3-star OL Kevin Tyler and 2019 DB Devon Witherspoon. Illinois also had more good buzz with James Frenchie, Blaise Sparks and Joe Moore. What does it mean? Isaac also gives his recruiting rankings of the Illinois staffers. Derek Piper hops on to chat Illinois basketball before they head to Italy. Derek breaks down what he wants to see from their Italy trip, including how Giorgi Bezhanishvili and Kofi Cockburn play together. Derek gives great insight on Illinois hosting Division III star Austin Hutcherson and what to expect from DJ Steward's top-8. 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 Isaac Trotter break down a big recruiting weekend for Illinois football with its Grill on the Grove event. The guys discuss the latest commitment from 3-star OL Phifer Griffin and the guest list of talented prospects for Friday's BBQ, where Illinois stands with those prospects and what it means for the Class of 2020. 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 Isaac Trotter breaks down Illinois football's struggles on the recruiting trail with Jeremy Werner. Isaac and Jeremy go in-depth on how Illinois is missing on the trail and what the Illini need to do to get back on track after losing Mookie Cooper, Jalen St. John and Willis Singleton in the last week. Derek Piper joins the podcast for a great discussion on Illinois basketball. Derek gives a recap of Peach Jam and gives the updates on DJ Steward, Adam Miller, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Marcus Watson and others. How much credit should Orlando Antigua be getting? After a 21-loss season, how does Illinois basketball still have so many good vibes both on the recruiting trail and from national analysts? Derek has all the answers and more on Episode 7 of the Illini Inquirer podcast. 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 the news that top-100 football prospect Mookie Cooper has committed to Ohio State and break down what it means for Illinois football. Then the guys preview Peach Jam and the latest on Illini hoops targets. The guys finish the show answering your Illini hoops and recruiting questions. 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

There might be a lot of Illinois hoops happenings (check Episode 4), but positive Illini football recruiting news hasn't been as bountiful. So Jeremy Werner and Isaac Trotter get together to have a powwow on how worried they are about the Class of 2020 efforts. They also break down the latest buzz on top targets like Mookie Cooper, Jalen St. John, Joe Moore, Willis Singleton and more top targets. The guys also talk about some prospects they think are gettable during the next few months. The guys the address what the staff can do to ignite recruiting efforts. 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

Holy hoops news! It's not quite an emergency pod, but Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner had to get together to talk about the latest Illini hoops news, including reaction to Brad Underwood's offseason press conference. The guys talk about the 2019 freshmen, the first offseason for the Class of 2018, how the deepened 3-point line affects Illinois and the Illini we're not talking enough about. Then the guys dive into all the recruiting news, including visits from 2020 priority DJ Steward, Utah transfer Donnie Tillman and 5-star 2021 prospect Michael Foster. The guys also talk about early 2021 in-state offers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper and Isaac Trotter discuss the latest in Illini athletics, including commitments from Michigan transfer QB Brandon Peters and Josh Imatorbhebhe. The guys rank which transfers will have the biggest impact during the 2019 season. Then the guys talk about the biggest news from Josh Whitman's media roundtable and the latest in Illinois basketball (new vistors) and football recruiting (new offers and visits). The guys then discuss the 2020 NBA Draft prospects of Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn before handing out their Illini of the 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

Derek and Isaac react to the news that Luke Ford will not be able to play for Illinois in 2019. They also jump into breaking down new Illini commit Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk, including his impact as a freshman and if he's better than some of the other late adds Brad Underwood has added to his roster. Derek breaks down Illinois' push for Boston U transfer Tyler Scanlon, while Isaac believes that Scanlon can't be guaranteed playing time with Da'Monte Williams, Tevian Jones, Alan Griffin, Kipper Nichols and Andres Feliz all fighting for minutes. Isaac goes in-depth on Illinois football recruiting, including a tough weekend that saw Illinois lose some top targets. But Illinois did rebound by adding 3-star DT Quinton McCoy and things seem to be heading in the right direction with USC WR Josh Imatorbhebhe and Michigan QB Brandon Peters. Then, hear them launch into a discussion on who are the top-5 most clutch Illinois basketball players since 2000. Does Ayo Dosunmu already crack the list? Derek and Isaac finish up the podcast handing out their Illini of the 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

In the pilot episode of the Illini Inquirer podcast, Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper and Isaac Trotter discuss their plans for the podcast before diving into the news of the week, including transfer visits from Michigan QB Brandon Peters and USC WR Josh Imatorbhebhe, Mookie Cooper's top-5, June football camps, the MLB Draft and NCAA hoops rule changes. The guys then dive into Illini basketball's standing in the Big Ten before Piper grades 247Sports updated rankings of Illini class of 2020 hoops targets. The guys then give their "Illini of the Week" to conclude the show. BONUS: Werner reacts to the NCAA's final denial of Luke Ford's waiver. 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