Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Nov 20 2024 904 ep. 47 mins 166

Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast artwork

Illini Inquirer staff members Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper, Joey Wagner and others discuss all things Illinois Fighting Illini athletics.

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Ep. 898 - Illini can't slow Crimson Tide in 100-87 loss

Nov 20 2024 39 mins

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball's 100-87 loss to No. 8 Alabama. The guys break down the negatives, especially poor defensive effort, and some positives, including flashes from the freshmen and a second-half surge. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://b

Ep. 897 - Illini WBB's Shauna Green on top-10 recruiting class, 4-0 start to season

Nov 19 2024 49 mins

Illinois women's basketball coach Shauna Green joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner to discuss a top-10 recruiting class and a 4-0 start to the season. Green discusses what went into building a top-10 signing class, what they bring to the program and what it meant to get top-30 Chicago guard Destiny Jackson. Then Green discusses a 4-0 start to the season, the value

Ep. 896 - J Leman on Illini's win over MSU, Rutgers matchup

Nov 18 2024 50 mins

Illini Inquirer football analyst and All-American linebacker J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois football's 38-16 win over Michigan State. Leman discusses adjustments from both Illini coordinators, Luke Altmyer's bounce-back game, Pat Bryant's big game, Josh McCray's role, Gabe Jacas' leveling-up, an effective pass rush and good safety and special teams play. Then Le

Ep. 895 - Illini bounce back with 38-16 win over MSU

Nov 16 2024 59 mins

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to the Illini's victory over Michigan State on senior day as the Illini gain their 6th home win of the season. The guys break down the bounce back performance from the Illini after the bye week, including big games from Pat Bryant, Luke Altmyer, Josh McCray and the Illini pass rush. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple:

Ep. 894 - Mike LaTulip on Illini's win over Oakland, challenge vs. Alabama

Nov 15 2024 45 mins

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip breaks down Illinois basketball's 66-54 win over Oakland, including the offense's struggles with the zone, Kylan Boswell's role, Kasparas Jakucionis' scoring approach and Tomislav Ivisic's great start. Then LaTulip previews Wednesday's matchup against No. 2 Alabama and the keys to the Illini dealing with one of the top teams in the co

Ep. 893 - Illini scrape by Oakland 66-54

Nov 13 2024 42 mins

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball's 66-54 win over Oakland. The guys discuss the sloppy night from the Illini offensively which included 18 turnovers and look ahead to next week's matchup vs Alabama. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct G

Ep. 892 - Illinois vs. Michigan State preview with Stephen Brooks and Joey Wagner

Nov 13 2024 78 mins

Jeremy Werner previews Illinois football vs. Michigan State with Spartain Tailgate's Stephen Brooks and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Brooks breaks down first-year head coach Jonathan Smith's impact, QB Aidan Chiles and the strengths and weaknesses of the MSU offense and defense. Werner and Wagner discuss keys out of the off week, attrition on defense, getting Luke Almyer back on

Ep. 891 - J Leman on how Illini finish season strong

Nov 11 2024 62 mins

All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman discusses Illini football's self-scout during the off week, the impact of injuries, how the team finishes strong and Saturday's matchup against Michigan State. Leman also discusses the landscape of the Big Ten, the Illini's best NFL Draft prospects and how he'd grade the season depending on the final three games.

Ep. 890 - Illini handle SIUE behind Jakucionis’ big night

Nov 08 2024 54 mins

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to the Illini's rout of SIUE 90-58 in Champaign. The guys break down Jakucionis' near triple double performance and another strong offensive showing from Illinois that included 15 made threes. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: * Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 * Other: https://bit.

Ep. 889 - Mike LaTulip's takeaways from Illini's win over EIU, Ty Rodgers' decision to redshirt

Nov 06 2024 48 mins

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Ty Rodgers' decision to redshirt and Illinois basketball's 112-67 win over Eastern Illinois. LaTulip discusses Will Riley's 31-point debut and impressive debuts by Kasparas Jakucionis, Tomislav Ivisic and Morez Johnson as well as the roles for Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, Kylan Boswell and Tre White. Follow the Il