3-in-1 Podcast

Illinois Football is heading back to Champaign with a positive feeling and win number 'uno' under their belt. Robert Rosenthal from Illiniboard.com joins WCIA 3's Marlee Wierda in the studio to break it all down. They chat takeaways, injury report, and the first start for "Lil' Uno"--as Isaiah Williams leads the Illini to their first win of the season while on the road. 

In episode 30 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson breakdown Illinois football's 23-20 win over Rutgers, their first victory of the season.

Marlee Wierda is joined by analyst Robert Rosenthal from Illiniboard.com to break down the 41-14 loss against Minnesota. The 2020 squad was expected to be the best in Lovie Smith's tenure so far, but after a disappointing defensive performance, and an offense that couldn't make plays, it seems like the team is going backwards. With Rutgers on deck for next week, Robert says this one is a "must win" for Lovie Smith and the program who start the season 0-3.

14 players sat out against Purdue, including two that tested positive for COVID-19. Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda break down the Purdue-Illinois game, and how the Illini faired without their starting quarterback Brandon Peters. They share their biggest takeaways from Coran Taylor's performance as a fourth string, turned QB1, plus reaction from head coach Lovie Smith and the players after the game. Lot's of positives and negatives to take away from week two--and COVID isn't just one of them.

CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) -- Illinois football gets crushed in the season opener at No. 14 Wisconsin, losing 45-7. WCIA 3's Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson recap the loss in episode 27 of the 3-in-1 podcast.

In episode 26 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda host as they get set for the Illinois football season opener Friday night at No. 14 Wisconsin. They preview the Your Illini Nation Kickoff Show, Thursday night at 6:30 on WCIA, by playing long format interviews with analysts Jeremy Werner from Illini Inquirer and Robert Rosenthal from Illini Board. 

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters speaks to the media for the first time in 2020 in episode 25 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod. Listen to his extended interview on Wednesday, as the QB 1 spent about 20 minutes answering questions from reporters. Peters recaps a weekend in Arizona working out with NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner, and also his time spent with a personal trainer.

In episode 24 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda break down training camp so far for the Illinois football team. With the first game at Wisconsin just 22 days away, the Illini have finally started padded practices. Hear from head coach Lovie Smith, safeties Sydney Brown and Derrick Smith, as well as cornerback Nate Hobbs. Also, a temporary restraining order against the IHSA and its Return to Play Guidelines was denied, what it means moving forward.

In episode 23 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap a busy week with the Big Ten voting to restart its season. Plus Gov. Pritzker sounds off against high school contact sports like football returning to competition anytime soon.

On episode 22 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson weigh in on the recent reports surrounding the Big Ten. Several national reports indicate that the university presidents and chancellors are leaning towards a re-vote, with a potential October kickoff for Big Ten football. Will it happen, or will hearts be broken all over again? On a positive note, Marlee and Andy are glad to have the NFL back. They also discuss the recent letter sent by IHSA to the Governor's office, and how regaining control over high school sports could be a big step in the right direction.