Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Isaac Trotter host their first emergency pod, discussing the Illini naming Michigan transfer Brandon Peters the Week One starting quarterback. The guys discuss why Peters ran away with the job and how he'll impact the offense. They also discuss what this means for true freshman Isaiah Williams.

Isaac and Derek open up the podcast chatting about Illinois football's new $80 million facility and the season-ending injury to Marquez Beason. Then, the boys go in-depth on Illinois basketball adding Jermaine Hamlin and Jacob Grandison. How do they fit? Who has the best upside? What does this mean for Da'Monte Williams and Tevian Jones? 

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Isaac Trotter start the episode discussing their takeaways from Illinois basketball's Italy trip and update Illinois football training camp injuries and the quarterback battle. The guys then discuss players who have surprised them and players who have left them wanting more. The guys end the show giving bold predictions on the 2019 season based on what they've seen during training camp.

After four days of watching Illinois football training camp, Jeremy Werner and Isaac Trotter discuss their early impressions of the quarterback battle, standouts, concerns and the freshman class.

Jeremy and Isaac sit down and crank out their Illinois Football Training Camp Preview. They each give their expectations for the 2019 season and answer the biggest questions about this roster like where they sit in the Big Ten and how much better are they than last year. Jeremy and Isaac break down the position battles to watch, the top-5 players on the roster and the expectations for the freshmen. They finish up the episode by adopting their guy to watch throughout this season and taking a stab at some deep cuts like who will be the No. 7 offensive linemen and which running back will have more carries: Ra'Von Bonner or Mike Epstein. Finally, each gives their season prediction.

Isaac Trotter and Jeremy Werner go in-depth on Illinois football's outstanding Grill on the Grove BBQ which resulted in commitments from 4-star QB CJ Dixon, 3-star OL Kevin Tyler and 2019 DB Devon Witherspoon. Illinois also had more good buzz with James Frenchie, Blaise Sparks and Joe Moore. What does it mean? Isaac also gives his recruiting rankings of the Illinois staffers. Derek Piper hops on to chat Illinois basketball before they head to Italy. Derek breaks down what he wants to see from their Italy trip, including how Giorgi Bezhanishvili and Kofi Cockburn play together. Derek gives great insight on Illinois hosting Division III star Austin Hutcherson and what to expect from DJ Steward's top-8.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Isaac Trotter break down a big recruiting weekend for Illinois football with its Grill on the Grove event. The guys discuss the latest commitment from 3-star OL Phifer Griffin and the guest list of talented prospects for Friday's BBQ, where Illinois stands with those prospects and what it means for the Class of 2020.

Illini Inquirer's Isaac Trotter breaks down Illinois football's struggles on the recruiting trail with Jeremy Werner. Isaac and Jeremy go in-depth on how Illinois is missing on the trail and what the Illini need to do to get back on track after losing Mookie Cooper, Jalen St. John and Willis Singleton in the last week. Derek Piper joins the podcast for a great discussion on Illinois basketball. Derek gives a recap of Peach Jam and gives the updates on DJ Steward, Adam Miller, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Marcus Watson and others. How much credit should Orlando Antigua be getting? After a 21-loss season, how does Illinois basketball still have so many good vibes both on the recruiting trail and from national analysts? Derek has all the answers and more on Episode 7 of the Illini Inquirer podcast. 

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to the news that top-100 football prospect Mookie Cooper has committed to Ohio State and break down what it means for Illinois football. Then the guys preview Peach Jam and the latest on Illini hoops targets. The guys finish the show answering your Illini hoops and recruiting questions.

There might be a lot of Illinois hoops happenings (check Episode 4), but positive Illini football recruiting news hasn't been as bountiful. So Jeremy Werner and Isaac Trotter get together to have a powwow on how worried they are about the Class of 2020 efforts. They also break down the latest buzz on top targets like Mookie Cooper, Jalen St. John, Joe Moore, Willis Singleton and more top targets. The guys also talk about some prospects they think are gettable during the next few months. The guys the address what the staff can do to ignite recruiting efforts.