Inside Fighting Illini Athletics

Voice of the Illini Brian Barnhart hosts weekly radio show. Interviews with Head Coach Lovie Smith, Illini HOFer Kevin Hardy, and All-American Martin O'Donnell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Reps from Illinois, Ireland, and Anthony Travel discuss plans for next year’s Illinois football game against Nebraska in Ireland. Hear how the deal to bring the Fighting Illini to Ireland came together and how Europe is embracing the American football culture. Plus, tips on the best golfing and landmarks to visit if you’re planning on making the trip next fall. For more details on next year’s game...

The Fighting Illini trailed Michigan State 28-3 in the second quarter. What followed was the biggest comeback in program history. Relive the radio call from the incredible victory.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Relive the call from Illinois' 2019 win against No. 6 Wisconsin. Key plays down the stretch led to a deciding field goal as time expired. The rest, as they say, is history.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Illinois alum Taylor Rooks is covering the restart of the NBA for Turner Sports and Bleacher Report. She talks about the hyper-basketball environment inside the NBA Bubble and what to expect for the rest of the season. Rooks also discusses covering Illinois games as an undergrad, interviewing famous athletes, and her family lineage – which includes former Fighting Illini Thomas Rooks and MLB legen...

Tim Sinclair is the familiar PA voice at Illinois basketball games. He’s currently in Orlando, just out of the NBA quarantine, and ready to call games in the NBA “Bubble”. Tim shares his experience and some fun stories from Orlando and how he was selected to participate in the unique NBA season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

For a long time, college sports was seen as a “Man’s World”, but more and more women are finding their place and making great strides in climbing the ranks. Listen as we chat with three executive level women administrators in Illinois Athletics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

If you’ve watched an Illinois men’s basketball game on TV or at State Farm Center, you’ve no doubt seen Illinois super fan Lisa Joley going crazy from her courtside seat. She’s one of the biggest Fighting Illini fans and a major supporter of Illinois Athletics as an I FUND member. Lisa talks about her favorite moments sitting courtside for Illinois basketball games – including getting thrown out o...

Four all-time Fighting Illini greats on the court have also witnessed some of the best moments in Illinois basketball as television and radio analysts over the past 25 years. Doug Altenberger played from 1983-87 and spent 16 years covering the Fighting Illini on local television and just finished his third year as a radio analyst for the Fighting Illini Sports Network. Stephen Bardo played from 19...

Brian Barnhart joins Matt Park from Syracuse and Andrew Monaco from Texas A&M in a round table discussion on the status of college sports at their schools. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Marching Illini is such an iconic part of Illinois game days. Director Barry Houser leads the 375-member Marching Illini, in addition to teaching marching band procedures. He talks about the time and detail it takes to put together a halftime show and some of his favorite moments from his perch for Fighting Illini games. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

Fighting Illini Spring Coach's Show See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A Fighting Illini All-American turned assistant coach, Mike Bellamy bleeds Orange and Blue. He talks with former letter winners about his memories as an Illinois wide receiver and his offensive weapons going into next season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mike Pearson, Illini historian and author of “Illini Legends, Lists and Lore,” discusses the Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame and which legendary Fighting Illini personalities are destined to be in enshrined in future induction classes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .