Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

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 a...

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...

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 Illinoi...

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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 Aurie...

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.

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.

Jeremy Werner chats with Isaac Trotter about Illinois football players returning to campus and some major storylines heading into summer workouts

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.

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 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).

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.

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.

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.

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 fi...

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.