Best Illinois Fighting Illini Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 799 - Trotter on Illini basketball's offseason so far; Werner & Wagner on Illini football's post-spring questions 1:29:56

3h ago1:29:56

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247Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's offseason so far. Trotter discusses the impact hiring of assistant Orlando Antigua, Luke Goode's departure, transfer possibilities, Coleman Hawkins declaring for the draft and the Big Ten's winners and losers so far in the transfer portal. Werner …

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Wisconsin QB1 Battle: Tyler Van Dyke vs Braedyn Locke is Complex! 24:57

1h ago24:57

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Wisconsin football is in full spring swing and Badgers head coach Luke Fickell has a tough decision to make at quarterback. He brought in transfer Tyler Van Dyke from Miami to be the starter. But holdover Braedyn Locke appears to be outplaying him this spring. This creates several college football dilemmas for Fickell and we will do a deep dive int…

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Oregon Ducks Football Ready for Big 10 and Playoff Run 30:08

37m ago30:08

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The Oregon Ducks football team is ready to jump to the Big 10. Dan Lanning and his college football team is ready to claim a Big 10 title and make a deep run in the college football playoffs. Oklahoma transfer quarterback Dillon Gabriel is ready to take over for Bo Nix who will get picked in the NFL draft Thursday or Friday. Gabriel has a lot of ex…

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Locked On Big 10 Trailer 0:30

12m ago0:30

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USC Football Coach Lincoln Riley Says QB Miller Moss "Lights Out!" 29:56

2d ago29:56

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USC Trojan football coach Lincoln Riley says Trojans quarterback Miller Moss has been 'Lights Out' this spring. Despite Moss throwing a couple of interceptions in the USC football spring game on Saturday, Riley says Moss probably would be named the starter if the season started today. However, Riley says he's not ready to proclaim an official start…

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Michigan Found its Quarterback to Replace JJ McCarthy! 26:53

2d ago26:53

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Michigan football held its annual Maize and Blue spring game Saturday and former walk-on and little-used senior Davis Warren may have walked off with the starting job. Whether he gets the job or not, he would have big shoes to fill as JJ McCarthy is set to be a first round pick in this week's NFL Draft. We look at Warren's rise as well as other Mic…

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Ep. 798 - Orlando Antigua returns to Illini 1:10:08

2h ago1:10:08

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Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to news that Orlando Antigua is returning to Illinois basketball as associate head coach/assistant coach under Brad Underwood. The guys break down what it means and how it can impact their transfer portal recruiting. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify:…

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Ep. 797 - What we learned from Illini spring football 1:01:40

2h ago1:01:40

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner recap the Illini football spring game. The guys then discuss what they learned from spring practice, breaking down every position group and the remaining questions for the team, including what positions the team could look to add via the transfer portal. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: h…

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Dr. Underwood (Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Transfer Portal) (04/18/24) 46:22

13m ago46:22

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Transfer portal season is fully underway, and Brad Underwood has already bolstered the 2024-25 Illini basketball roster. Mike Carpenter discusses the additions of Kylan Boswell, Jake Davis, Tre White, and Carey Booth, along with the needs for a scorer after Dante Maddox and AJ Storr go elsewhere. Also, he talks about the hot rumor of an assistant c…

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Michigan Football Maize & Blue Game: 3 Things to Watch! 28:01

13h ago28:01

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The Michigan football team holds its annual Maize and Blue Spring Game to kick off the 2024 college football season and begin to defend its National and Big 10 Championship. A lot of coaches and players from the 2023 college football champions are gone including Jim Harbaugh and JJ McCarthy. But there is enough talent remaining to make a run at a f…

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Ep. 796 - Mike LaTulip on Boswell & Booth additions, Chester Frazier departure 46:32

1d ago46:32

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Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss all the latest happenings with Illinois basketball. LaTulip weighs in on Chester Frazier's departure and what Brad Underwood will look to add to fill the vacancy on his staff. He also discusses the departures of Amani Hansberry and Sencire Harris, the transfer additions …

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NCAA Sanctions Michigan Football for Burger-Gate! 28:00

1d ago28:00

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The NCAA sanctioned Michigan Football for its involvement in Burger-Gate when former head coach Jim Harbaugh met with recruits during an NCAA non-visit period during the Covid pandemic. Harbaugh reportedly bought the kids lunch at an Ann Arbor burger joint. All of this would have resulted in a minor NCAA violation but things became serious when the…

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Ep. 795 - One-on-one with Illini AD Josh Whitman 44:02

2d ago44:02

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner plays clips from Brad Underwood on the latest Illinois basketball, including Chester Frazier's departure, four transfer additions (including Carey Booth) and other transfer needs. Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman then talks with Werner about men's basketball's extended March run and future, women's basketball…

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Brutally Honest Assessment of Buckeyes QB Situation 27:53

7d ago27:53

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Following the Ohio State football spring game here is a brutally honest assessment of the Buckeyes quarterback situation. Ryan Day and Chip Kelly have high hopes for the 2024 college football season and their team is loaded. However, Ohio State football will only go as far as their quarterback room will take them. The Buckeyes have 5 scholarship qu…

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Ep. 794 - Boswell commits, Harris exits 58:48

3d ago58:48

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Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball landing a commitment from four-star Arizona transfer guard Kylan Boswell and what the Champaign-Urbana native brings to Brad Underwood's program. Wildcat Authority's Jason Scheer gives insight into Boswell's career at Arizona. The guys also discuss Sencire Harris entering …

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Penn State Best Receiver Hitting Portal; Caitlin Clark WNBA Draft Tonight 25:33

9d ago25:33

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Penn State football still has a wide receiver problem. A lack of receivers who could stretch the field and hurt defenses was the difference between them having a very, very good season and having a great season and making the playoffs. And while they added Ohio State football transfer Julian Fleming they lose their top returning receiver form last …

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Ep. 793 - Mike LaTulip on Illini's transfer approach, Tre White & official visitors 58:17

6d ago58:17

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Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Tre White's commitment to Illinois and what the Louisville transfer forward brings to the Illini. LaTulip then breaks down the Illini's upcoming transfer official visitors and what they could bring to the program: Arizona guard Kylan Boswell, Notre Dame forward Carey Boo…

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MUST KNOW: Ahead of Ohio State & Penn State Spring Games 26:14

11d ago26:14

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It is college football season! Well, at least it is college spring football season. We run down things you must know ahead of Saturday's Penn State Blue White Football Game and The Ohio State Scarlett and Gray Football Game. PENN STATE FOOTBALL & OHIO STATE FOOTBALL In short, how will the Nittany Lions new offense look under their new offensive coo…

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ACC Court Room Drama Affects Big 10 Expansion 25:06

8d ago25:06

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Big Ten expansion is never far from our college football thoughts and there are two simultaneous court cases taking place between Florida State and the ACC. They are suing each other regarding the ACC and their media grant of TV rights deal. Florida State wants out of the deal and the ACC wants to enforce it. Whatever happens during these court cas…

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Portal Kombat (04/10/24) 52:30

8d ago52:30

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Portal season has begun, and Illinois basketball has a lot of work ahead of them. Mike Carpenter reacts to the surprise commitment of Tre White, a sophomore wing from Louisville. He then discusses the biggest names circulating in the rumor mill, from hometown kid Kylan Boswell to AJ Storr, Dante Maddox, and Carey Booth. Over the next few weeks, how…

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Ep. 792 - Illini land Louisville transfer Tre White; Kylan Boswell enters portal 1:08:57

8d ago1:08:57

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Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball landing Louisville transfer Tre White and discuss what he brings to the program and how it shapes the Illini's roster-building plan this offseason. The guys then discuss Illinois' other top transfer targets, including Arizona guard Kylan Boswell, Toledo guard Dante Maddox …

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College Football Super Conference Gaining Momentum. Who's In? Who's Out? 27:25

15d ago27:25

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A college football Super Conference idea is gaining momentum but it is nothing like anything you have imagined before. The idea would also blow up the Big Ten as we know it. One thing is for certain; with Name Image and Likeness and Transfer Portal traffic and billions and billions of TV dollars floating around, there are many "experts" that are ce…

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Ep. 791 - Isaac Trotter's dream Illini hoops transfer class 58:43

9d ago58:43

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247Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to react to UConn's second straight NCAA Tournament championship and whether Illinois fans should be concerned about Kentucky's job opening. Then Trotter breaks down the Illini's top transfer targets and puts together a dream (but realistic) transfer class for I…

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UConn Defeats Purdue for NCAA Men's College Basketball Title 28:12

10d ago28:12

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Purdue lost the NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship to UConn Monday night by a score of 75-60. Zach Edey scored 37 points in his final game as a Boilermaker. It was their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament National Championship game since 1969. For Connecticut, it was the school's 6th national title as they became the first school since…

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Ep. 790 - Shauna Green on WBIT title, returning roster & portal recruiting 42:09

10d ago42:09

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses the Kentucky job opening and Jase Butler decommitting from Illinois basketball. Then Illinois women's basketball coach Shauna Green joins Werner and Joey Wagner to discuss Year Two, a WBIT title, her returning roster, transfer portal recruiting, incoming five-star recruit Berry Wallace and the Caitlin Clark…

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7 Footers Zach Edey, Donovan Clingan lead Purdue and UConn to Championship 27:59

11d ago27:59

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The Purdue Boilermakers and UConn Huskies battle tonight for the NCAA Tournament Championship for men's college basketball. Both teams are led by 7 footers in the paint. Purdue basketball center Zach Edey will lead the Boilermakers against Huskies center Donovan Clingan. Both are awesome players. It promises to be a throwback to the glory days when…

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Caitlin Clark, Iowa Hawkeyes Eclipsed by South Carolina for Title 25:47

11d ago25:47

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Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes jumped to an early lead but the South Carolina Gamecocks eclipsed the Hawkeyes title hopes with an 87-75 win to cap off an undefeated season. The Gamecocks got revenge on the Hawkeyes who ended their season least year in the Final Four. LEGACY Clark scored 30 points in the last game of her career where she leaves…

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BONUS COVERAGE: UConn and Purdue advance to the NCAA Championhip game 36:13

18d ago36:13

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Ep. 789 - Illini spring football storylines; WBB wins WBIT 1:08:14

13d ago1:08:14

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Dain Dainja's transfer to Memphis before discussing Illinois women's basketball winning the WBIT title, what it means for the program and the offseason ahead. Then the guys focus on their top storylines so far from spring football, breaking down the team's biggest questions and forecasting the…

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Caitlin Clark and Zach Edey to Cement Legacies in NCAA Final Four 24:38

14d ago24:38

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Tonight's Women's Final Four matchup between Caitlin Clark and her Iowa Hawkeyes vs the UConn Huskies and tomorrow's Men's Final Four matchup between Zach Edey and his Purdue Boilermakers vs the North Carolina State Wolfpack are must win games for the Big 10 superstars. Their respective legacies depend on it! Both Caitlin Clark and Zach Edey have w…

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April 3 - Rocket Brad 1:05:27

15d ago1:05:27

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The JAVAMEN close out season 2 of the Javamen Fighting Illini Podcast. We recap the Illini's most successful season in 19+ years. The Doc recaps his night in Boston against the Cyclones. Java Joe discusses improvements made by Brad over the years. We discuss what went wrong against the Huskies, including the gameplan according to the Spy. We are th…

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Ryan Day Takes Shot at Jim Harbaugh; Buckeyes QB Situation 26:04

19d ago26:04

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While the Ohio State football team is trying to figure out who will win the starting quarterback job, Ryan Day may have taken a verbal shot at former Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh. We will explore all Ohio State football activity from spring football. SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Speaking of spring football we will discuss the developing quarterback s…

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What a Season! (04/03/24) 1:04:25

15d ago1:04:25

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The 2024 Illinois basketball season is over, and what a memorable season it was. Mike Carpenter reflects on the 29-win team that grabbed a Big Ten Tournament Championship and made it to their first Elite Eight in 19 years. He discusses how this group of players and Brad Underwood injected fun back into the program, while setting it up for success i…

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Ep. 788 - LaTulip reviews Illini season, previews offseason moves 50:12

15d ago50:12

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Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to put a bow on the Illini's 2023-24 season and looks ahead to a busy offseason for Brad Underwood. LaTulip discusses what went wrong in an Elite Eight blowout loss to UConn and what he'll remember most from a special Illini season. LaTulip then discusses Dain Dainja's departure fr…

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Does Michigan Football Have a Quarterback Problem? 28:12

21d ago28:12

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Does Michigan football have a quarterback problem? After all, JJ McCarthy leaves big shoes to fill after an undefeated National Championship season. McCarthy, Jim Harbaugh, Jesse Minter and almost 20 players head to the NFL. Now, there is some talent returning to the 2024 Michigan Wolverines but a question remains at the most important position - q…

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Bracket Breakdown: Final Four: UConn, Purdue, Alabama or N.C. State? 35:50

23d ago35:50

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The Final Four is set and the NCAA Tournament field is down to the UConn Huskies, the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Purdue Boilermakers, and the NC State Wolfpack. Join the Locked On College Basketball experts as they preview the Final Four teams entering the weekend. Nissan Our friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV’s with the capabilities to take you…

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Caitlin Clark and Iowa Hawkeyes Return to Final Four; Dispatch Angel Reese and LSU in Rematch 28:45

23d ago28:45

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Caitlin Clark nailed 9 deep three pointers and scored 41 points as the Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Angel Reese and LSU 94-87 to earn back to back trips to the women's Final Four. The win also avenges last year's loss to LSU in the national championship game. Angel Reese was slowed by an ankle injury but managed 17 points and a whopping 20 rebounds in th…

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Ep. 787 - Illini lose Dainja, add Jake Davis 36:24

17d ago36:24

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Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball losing Dain Dainja to the transfer portal and adding Mercer transfer Jake Davis. The guys then discuss what's next with the team during what will be a busy offseason, including retention and potential transfer portal targets. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: h…

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Zach Edey Unstoppable with 40; Purdue to Final Four 24:39

18d ago24:39

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Zach Edey looked unstoppable as he scored a career high 40 points and the Purdue Boilermakers basketball team advanced to the Final Four for the first time since 1980 after defeating the Tennessee Vols Sunday. Now coach Matt Painter and his Purdue basketball team will face 11 seed North Carolina State Saturday for the right to play in Monday's nati…

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Ep. 786 - An un-Elite ending 45:17

20d ago45:17

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 77-52 loss to UConn in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament. The guys react to the Huskies 30-0 run and the Illini attempting and failing to attack Donovan Clingan. The guys also discuss what's next for the Illini roster. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https…

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2024 LIST: Most Pivotal Football Games; Illinois Basketball is Elite! 28:00

27d ago28:00

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With Spring Football underway we look at every Big 10 team and point out their most pivotal games on the 2024 schedule. Every game will be a dog fight, but a critical win at the right time of the season can make the difference between a successful season or a disappointing one. And, by the way, the most important games for the Michigan Wolverines a…

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Ep. 785 - Illini are Elite Again 46:05

22d ago46:05

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 72-69 win over Iowa State in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament and discuss the Illini's matchup with No. 1 seed UCONN in the Elite 8. The guys break down big games from Terrence Shannon Jr, Coleman Hawkins, and others as the Illini pick up the intensity on the defensiv…

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From Sweet to Elite (03/29/24) 1:31:04

22d ago1:31:04

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The Illinois Fighting Illini are Elite Eight Bound! They beat Iowa State 72-69 in a game they never trailed, landing counter-punches to every Cyclones run. Mike Carpenter, Isaac Ambrose, Kenton Elmore, and a crew of Illini fans react to the thrilling second half which included key contributions from Terrence Shannon Jr, Dain Dainja, Luke Goode, and…

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Michigan Moving On From Michigan Man Tradition 26:07

22d ago26:07

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Are the Michigan Wolverines done with the idea that only a Michigan Man can coach at Michigan? True Michigan Men Jim Harbaugh and Juwan Howard are gone and their replacements, Sherrone Moore and Dusty May, are not true Michigan Men. We would love your thoughts on that topic especially if you are from Ann Arbor or wear the Maize and Blue. Did James …

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Ep. 784 - Illinois vs. Iowa State Sweet 16 preview with Alec Busse & Derek Piper 44:23

28d ago44:23

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Live from Boston, Illini Inquirer previews the Sweet 16! Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse, a University of Illinois graduate, previews Thursday's Sweet 16 matchup between Illinois and Iowa State. Then Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper break down five keys to the game for Illinois as well as an X-factor and their prediction. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast…

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Michigan Football Suffers Awful Spring Injury 28:07

23d ago28:07

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The Michigan football team suffered an awful injury when starting safety Rod Moore went down on a non-contact drill over the weekend during spring football. Early reports say Moore suffered a torn ACL. If that's the case, that would require a 9-12 month recovery period so Moore is likely out for the season. A Wolverine defense that expects to lose …

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SWEET SIXTEEN PREVIEW: Does UConn, Houston, Purdue or UNC fall first? 39:34

30d ago39:34

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The NCAA Tournament has seen a lot of chalk to this point with the four one seeds in UConn Houston, Purdue, and North Carolina staying intact. How did we get here and which number 1 seed is the most vulnerable in the Sweet Sixteen? Can San Diego State, Illinois, Iowa State, Alabama, Clemson, Arizona, Creighton, Tennessee, Gonzaga, NC State, Marquet…

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Ep. 783 - Mike LaTulip previews Sweet 16 matchup vs. Iowa State 43:25

30d ago43:25

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Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip discusses Illinois basketball advancing to the Sweet 16 and previews Thursday's matchup vs. Iowa State. LaTulip discusses why this team is the first to make the Sweet 16 in 19 years, what stuck out from the first two games of the NCAA Tournament and why Terrence Shannon Jr. is having the best season i…

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Caitlin Clark and Iowa Hawkeyes, Indiana Hoosiers March Forward to Sweet 16; Penn State Football WR 28:09

1M ago28:09

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Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team march forward to return to the women's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Clark scored 32 points in a tough battle vs West Virginia Monday night. Also, Big 10 rival Indiana defeated Oklahoma and will join Iowa in the sweet 16, March Madness fun. Up next the Hawkeyes face Colorado on Saturday while the Hoos…

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How Sweet It Is! (03/25/24) 1:03:08

1M ago1:03:08

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Illini fans are reveling in their team's first Sweet Sixteen appearance in 19 years ahead of Thursday's marquee matchup against Iowa State. Mike Carpenter discusses Illinois' thrilling run through the month of March, and how this season has provided ultimate validation for Brad Underwood. He opens up the listener mailbag to see how fans are feeling…

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