Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball's 69-60 win over Ohio State and discuss a dominant defensive performance and standout performances from Terrence Shannon Jr., Coleman Hawkins, Matthew Mayer and Jayden Epps. The guys also discuss Ty Rodgers' growing impact and look ahead to Saturday's game at Wisconsin before taking some comments from the live YouTube wat...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks with Big Ten Network's Meghan McKeown about Illini women's basketball's resurgence under Shauna Green, why the team has been so successful so far and what the program can become under Green. Werner and Joey Wagner then discuss Illinois football's offseason so far, including The Law Firm's return for the 2023 season, as well as the biggest remaining offseason q...

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Illinois basketball's 80-65 loss to Indiana, including Trayce Jackson-Davis' domination, the Illini's disconnected offense and more. Piper also gives his thoughts on the Illini offer Class of 2024 Bloomington (Ill.) Central Catholic sharpshooter Cole Certa. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https:...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner weighs in on the Illini defense returning several All-Big Ten defenders, including Johnny Newton and Keith Randolph, and what it means for the 2023 season. Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip then joins Werner to break down Illinois basketball's four-game win streak, why Matthew Mayer is clicking, Dain Dainja's increased role and more comfort for the fre...

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper, Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois basketball's 78-60 win at Minnesota, including a big game from Matthew Mayer and good performances from depth, including Ty Rodgers, Sencire Harris and Brandon Lieb. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8   Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down Illinois basketball's 75-66 win over Michigan State. The guys discuss the keys to the win, including big games from Baylor transfers Dain Dainja (20 points, 7 rebounds) and Matthew Mayer (19 points, 6 blocks). The guys also discuss Tom Izzo's comments that Illinois has had "addition by subtraction" since Skyy Clark's departure and why this...

Field of 68's Trevor Vallese and 247Sports' Isaac Trotter join Jeremy Werner to break down the state of Big Ten basketball so far. The guys discuss who's a real contender, who's a fraud, who they still believe in and who will finish near the bottom of the league with Nebraska and Minnesota. The guys also weigh in on what they think of Illinois so far.   Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Derek Piper, who breaks down what Niccolò Moretti brings to Illinois basketball, how his early enrollment impacts his development and how Illinois is attacking international recruiting. Joey Wagner then joins Werner to react to the Chicago Bears hiring Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren for their president & CEO role and how it impacts the future of th...

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois basketball's 76-50 resounding road win at Nebraska. LaTulip gives his thoughts on why Illinois has looked so improved the last two games and how Brad Underwood's scheme changes have impacted the team. He also discusses Terrence Shannon Jr.'s aggression, RJ Melendez outshooting a slum and Ty Rodgers' breakout...

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball's 76-50 road win at Nebraska. The guys discuss why this team has look more connected since the Northwestern loss, Terrence Shannon Jr.'s dominance and assertiveness, a smoother offense, Dain Dainja's defensive impact and freshman Ty Rodgers' breakout game. The guys then look ahead to what's next for Illinois, including Fr...

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball's 79-69 win over No. 14 Wisconsin. The guys discuss how the team showed resolve after a few weeks of adversity, why the offense looked so much smoother and big games from Terrence Shannon and Coleman Hawkins as well as a composed performance by Matthew Mayer. The guys also discuss their impressions from the freshmen and w...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Ryan Easterling react to Illinois football landing four-star Class of 2023 Chicago Simeon wide receiver Malik Elzy. The guys discuss what his commitment means for the program, what Elzy brings to the Illini, if he can make an early impact and how George McDonald has renovated the Illini wide receiver room. The guys then discuss what's next, including transfer ne...

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip reacts to Illinois basketball's 73-60 loss at Northwestern. He addresses the biggest issues on the team on both sides of the ball and what he thinks Illinois coach Brad Underwood can do to turn the tide. He also discusses which players currently are concerning him most before previewing Saturday's home game against No. 12 Wisconsin. Follow the Illini...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner reacts to Illinois basketball's 73-60 loss at Northwestern, dropping Illinois to 0-3 in Big Ten play. Werner discusses what Illinois' regression since two big nonconference wins, what this team can rely on, veteran struggles and whether Brad Underwood can lead this talented team out of a rut. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spo...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Joey Wagner and Ryan Easterling react to Illinois football's 19-10 loss in the ReliaQuest Bowl. The guys discuss why Illinois has lost so many close games, why the offense struggled, first impressions of Aaron Henry as defensive coordinator and more. The guys then look ahead to the biggest questions of the offseason for the program. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podca...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football landing Ole Miss transfer quarterback Luke Altmyer. The guys discuss what Altmyer's commitment says about Illinois, what he brings to the Illini and Year One expectations. The guys also discuss future depth at the position. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan...

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip reacts to Illinois basketball's 93-71 loss to Missouri in the Braggin' Rights Game. LaTulip discusses the biggest issues for Illinois right now and if Brad Underwood needs to make any changes to his approaches with this team on offense or defense. LaTulip also discusses what he's seeing from Coleman Hawkins, RJ Melendez, Terrence Shannon and freshmen...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats about Chase Brown entering the draft and opting out of the ReliaQuest Bowl and assistant coach Cory Patterson leaving for Purdue. Werner then chats with Illinois football executive director of personnel and recruiting Pat Embleton about the 2023 signing class and the recruiting process. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spo...

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball's 93-71 loss to Missouri in the 2022 Braggin' Rights Game. The guys discuss the complete dysfunction on the court, both on offense and defense, and a lack of chemistry and toughness. The guys also discuss what Brad Underwood must do to spark the team, how the Illini can correct a struggling Coleman Hawkins, the issue with...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illini football's 2023 signing class: the strengths of the class, some questions and more. Illini Inquirer's Ryan Easterling gives his thoughts on the class as well. The guys then talk with three Illini signees: DB Saboor Karriem, QB Cal Swanson and LB Jojo Hayden. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Bret Bielema's contract extension, two new commitments, Signing Day, Jyaire Hill, Malik Elzy and two quarterback transfer options. Then Werner talks Illinois basketball with Mike LaTulip, who gives his thoughts on a 68-47 win over Alabama A&M, Matthew Mayer's continued emergence, Mayer's postgame comments and the Braggin' Rights matchup against Mizzou....

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball's 68-47 win over Alabama A&M including Matthew Mayer's big game and interesting postgame comments. The guys also look ahead to Thursday's Braggin' Rights matchup against Missouri. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8   Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct  ...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to the news that Bret Bielema will promote Aaron Henry to defensive coordinator. The guys discuss the decision to go with Henry, the fallout of OLBs coach Kevin Kane leaving to take the Purdue DC job under Ryan Walters and what Illinois will need in its next two defensive assistant hires. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://ap...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner weighs in on the latest with Illinois football, including a commitment from transfer tight end Tanner Arkin, a JUCO cornerback official visitor, two recruiting misses and the latest staff fallout. Then Werner chats with basketball analyst Mike LaTulip about Illinois basketball's 74-59 loss to Penn State and how the team responds to Brad Underwood's criticism. Follow...

Illinois women's basketball coach Shauna Green chats with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner about a 9-2 to start to her tenure, how she got her players to believe, how a good start has impacted recruiting and her call to action for Illini fans. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8   Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go...