Oskee Talk

On this episode I'm joined by The Champaign Room's Pleas Honeywood & Brandt Dolce to discuss the Terrence Shannon suspension and how Illinois still has an opportunity to thrive in his absence. We'll also review another tough loss for women's hoops, Pop-Tarts, and our favorite stories from the second half of 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

On this episode I revisit Illinois' dominant Braggin' Rights win, review the Champaign Room's 2024 hoops predictions, and recap women's hoops' Florida trip. I also highlight some of the key commits from National Signing Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Illini football has another All-American (4:22), another NFL-bound fan favorite (6:26), and a pair of portal pickups (11:23). I also examine the legend of Tommy Cutlets (15:47), celebrate Brad Underwood’s birthday (24:00), and recap Sunday’s hoops doubleheader (26:17). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

On this week's episode we officially say farewell to The Law Firm and welcome another football transfer. I also revisit Illinois’ victory over FAU, Brad Underwood’s assessment of his team following the loss at Tennessee, and a disappointing Big Ten opener for women’s hoops. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...

I’m joined by The Champaign Room’s Pleas Honeywood to give final thoughts on football season and preview positional needs in the transfer portal. We also discuss the CFP pairings, as well as recap basketball’s exciting win at Rutgers, and Terrence Shannon’s sizzling start. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

On this episode I recap blowout wins for men's and women's hoops, hand out cheers and jeers from last week's football finale, and assess the future of Bret Bielema's program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After another frustrating 4th quarter finish, I'm ready for the football season to come to an end. I also recap a busy week in women's and men's hoops. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode I discuss this weekend's hoops action, homecoming opponents and the Illini's offensive explosion versus Minnesota. I'll also deliberate the John Paddock/Luke Altmyer dilemma. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode I break down Illinois’ newest basketball signees, discuss Sencire Harris’ decision as well as recap the men’s and women’s season openers. I also recognize a pair of football standouts, look ahead to Indiana, and brace for the possibility of a seven-way tie in the B1G West. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

On this episode I discuss Illinois’ thrilling win in Minneapolis (2:36), I-Will finally looking like I-Will (15:38), as well as John Paddock’s legend-making performance (19:55) and why that’s not enough to make a QB switch (22:04). I also preview this week’s matchup against Indiana (32:11). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...

On this episode, I recognize the Illini of the Week, give a nod to Illinois volleyball, and spotlight a former Illini achieving a feat 20 years in the making. Plus, The Champaign Room's Tristen Kissack joins me to recap Illinois' win over #1 Kansas preview the upcoming men's hoops season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

On this episode I reveal the Illini of the Week (3:45), review a history-making week in hoops (8:30) and recap Illinois' exhibition win (19:57). I also discuss football's homecoming collapse versus Wisconsin (24:22) and why the coaching staff seems content with not putting games away (36:48). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

On this week's episode I review a productive week in Illini athletics (3:00), women’s basketball streaming (9:52), and Brad Underwood’s thoughts from Big Ten basketball media day (15:13). Plus, I’m rejoined by TCR’s Pleas Honeywood to revisit Illinois’ upset win over Maryland (24:44) and look ahead to homecoming versus Wisconsin (72:21). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

On this episode I pay respects to the late, great Dick Butkus (2:33) and review another frustrating performance by the Illini offense (13:39). Plus, I break down Illinois’ future B1G football opponents (29:37), the men’s basketball TV schedule (35:05), and acknowledge a pair of hoops stars’ preseason honors (48:57). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

On this episode I review the takeaways from Illinois’ putrid performance in West Lafayette (6:42) and discuss how wrong we were about Illini football (24:33). I’ll also preview the Nebraska game (31:20) and recap some of Brad Underwood’s comments from Men’s Basketball Media Day (40:22). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

On this episode I highlight the cheers and jeers from last week’s win against Florida Atlantic (2:11), including Luke Altmyer’s bounce-back performance (6:06), more frustration with Barry Lunney (16:29), and young standouts in the secondary (29:04). I also preview this Saturday’s matchup with Purdue (32:49) and reveal Illinois' Big Ten hoops schedules (44:53). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

On this episode I discuss scheduling updates for men’s and women’s basketball (6:06), including a massive early-season test for Shauna Green (11:45). Later, I’m joined by TCR’s Brad Repplinger to share our cheers and jeers from football’s loss to Penn State (14:51), as well as the issues surrounding Illinois’ offensive identity (44:14) and players we hope see more from. We also preview this week’s...

On this episode I highlight the Illini of the Week (2:12) and review the glum history of Illinois football road openers (8:31). I also hand out cheers and jeers from Friday night’s game (21:55), call out fans who tell other fans how to be fans (42:39), and refuse to quit on Illinois’ B1G West hopes (55:05). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

On this episode I revisit the past week in Illini athletics (2:41) and review a bad beat in the Big Ten (9:59). Plus, I recap some ups and downs from Illinois’ season-opening win versus Toledo (19:53) and look ahead to Friday night’s game in Kansas (41:40). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of the Oskee Talk podcast, TCR’s Pleas Honeywood joins me to discuss Illini football players to keep an eye on (7:58) and the magnitude of Illinois’ early season games (13:21). Plus, we explore the roster readying for heightened expectations (26:23), preview the Toledo Rockets (32:05) and the anticipation of Luke Altmyer (45:13). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad...

On this episode of the Oskee Talk podcast I’m joined by TCR’s Pleas Honeywood to break down Illinois’ non-conference basketball schedule and discuss how Bret Bielema has helped changed the imagery of Illini football. We also rank our top five Big Ten teams we hate the most and We wrap up the episode with our Illini of the Week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

On this episode of the Oskee Talk podcast, TCR’s Pleas Honeywood joins me to give his thoughts on B1G realignment and expansion (4:11). We also discuss football’s most challenging games (26:05) and storylines from the first team scrimmage (40:37). We wrap up by reviewing some troubling trends following men’s basketball’s tour of Spain (48:42). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

On this episode, TCR's Brandt Dolce joins me to discuss Washington & Oregon joining the Big Ten, the dissolution of the Pac-12, and the groundwork for future expansion. We also look ahead to how conference realignment could benefit the Illini, as well as players we’re excited to see this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

On this episode of the Oskee Talk podcast, we discuss Illinois’ new football unis (1:55) and newest coaching hire (8:27). We also recap Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis (15:03) and explain why Bret Bielema isn’t someone we’d want to sit next to on a plane (47:10). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

On this episode Pleas Honeywood & I celebrate the Illini of the Week (1:42), preview the upcoming Big Ten Football Media Days (10:29) and Illinois’ improvements on the o-line (19:30). We also discuss Phil Steele’s preseason positional rankings (26:33) and the aftermath of Pat Fitzgerald’s firing (40:00), as well as defend the honor of Fighting Illini fans (52:11). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...