Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner start the podcast discussing Illinois basketball's reported coaching staff departures, what Orlando Antigua and Chin Coleman leaving for Kentucky means for the program and how Brad Underwood rebounds. Then the guys discuss Isaiah Williams' move to wide receiver and what it means for both the quarterback and wide receiver rooms. The guys end the podcast with Wagner discussing his draft-night experience with Kendrick Green, while Wagner gives thoughts on his Packers' drama and Werner gives thoughts on his Bears excitement.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks with Illini men's tennis coach Brad Dancer about winning the 2021 Big Ten Tournament Championship, what makes his senior class special and what he thinks about his team's chances in the NCAA Tournament.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner breaks down the Illini's addition of QB transfer Artur Sitkowski with Bobby Deren of ScarletNation.com and Joey Wagner. First, Deren breaks down Sitkowski's freshman year struggles at Rutgers, his improvement the last two years and his potential with a change of scenery. Then Werner and Wagner break down why Illinois would add Sitkowski and what his addition means to the short-term and long-term futures of the Illini quarterback room under Bret Bielema and Tony Petersen.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with CBS Sports draft expert Josh Edwards about the NFL Draft and the Illini's four draft hopefuls. Edwards breaks down the quarterback class, scouting during a pandemic and the draft's strengths and weaknesses by position. Then Edwards breaks down the draft stock of Illini prospects Kendrick Green, Josh Imatorbhebhe, Nate Hobbs and Milo Eifler.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with 247Sports' national recruiting analyst Brian Dohn about Illinois 2022 quarterback commit Donovan Leary. Dohn breaks down Leary's rise in recruiting, some questions around an unremarkable junior season and his offseason improvement, including a great performance at last weekend's Elite 11 regional.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Big Ten Network's J Leman about his takeaways from the Illini Spring Game. Leman discusses Bret Bielema's embrace of selling the program and making central Illinois a recruiting priority. Then Leman breaks down what he saw from Tony Petersen's offense scheme, QB Brandon Peters and TE Luke Ford. Then Leman gives thoughts on Ryan Walters' defense before saying what the Illini must accomplish during the offseason.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down their biggest takeaways from the Illinois football spring game. The guys discuss what they saw out of the offensive and defensive schemes, how Brandon Peters asserted himself in the quarterback race, Luke Ford's big day, a dominant defensive front and more. Then the guys talk about Bret Bielema's embrace as program salesman and CEO.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Ryan Easterling discuss Illinois football's trio of commits this week: OL Hunter Whitenack, WR Hank Beatty and OL Clayton Leonard. The guys discuss what this recent rush of commitments says about the Illini staff's approach, especially in-state. Then the guys break down what each prospect brings to Illinois. Then the guys talk about recent in-state offers Jordan Anderson and Henry Boyer as well as upcoming visitors and potential four-star targets to watch in the class.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Illinois basketball adding to guards to its 2021-22 roster: Utah transfer Alfonso Plummer and super senior Trent Frazier. The guys discuss what the two smaller scoring guards bring to the Illini and how they will mix with Andre Curbelo on both ends of the court. Then the guys discuss what's next for Illini, including potential remaining positions of need and the latest on Adam Miller, Da'Monte Williams and Kofi Cockburn. Jeremy then chats with UteZone's Steve Bartle, who breaks down Plummer's game.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner recap what they've learned from Illinois spring football so far and what they will learn in Monday's spring game. The guys go position-by-position and break down what they've learned about the players and staff and highlight some players to watch from each group.