Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Joey Wagner from Lincoln discuss Illinois basketball's 81-71 win at Nebraska. The guys discuss big games from Trent Frazier, Omar Payne and Coleman Hawkins, who stepped up on a relatively down night from All-American center Kofi Cockburn. The guys also look ahead to a huge week ahead with games against Michigan and Purdue.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with former Illinois basketball player Mike LaTulip about the 4-0 Illini basketball team. LaTulip gives his thoughts on the Illini's new AP ranking, the Maryland win and Tuesday's game at Nebraska. LaTulip then breaks down his the top-5 teams in the Big Ten entering the week of Jan. 10.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with two 247Sports insiders about new Illini offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. First, Jeremy chats with InsideRunnerSports.com's JJ Perez about Lunney's two highly successful seasons at UTSA, his play-calling, quarterback development and recruiting. Then Jeremy chats with Trey Biddy of HawgSports.com to discuss Lunney's background in Arkansas, his first stint with Bret Bielema on the Razorbacks' staff and his recruiting.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois hiring UTSA's Barry Lunney Jr. as offensive coordinator. The guys discuss how he differs from Tony Petersen, what he brings to Bret Bielema's staff as a coach and a recruiter and how he could impact the current talent on the team.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper break down Illinois basketball's 76-64 win over Maryland. The guys discuss Kofi Cockburn's monster night (23 points, 18 rebounds), a potential National Player of the Year showcase, and how the Illini won despite a cold shooting night. The guys then discuss some issues that showed up and the coming stretch ahead, including next week's game against Nebraska and what Andre Curbelo could add if and when he returns. The guys then give their thoughts on Ayo Dosunmu's honored jersey getting lifted to the rafters.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with All-American linebacker J Leman about Bret Bielema firing offensive coordinator Tony Petersen. Leman gives his reaction to the firing, why he thinks Bielema made the move and what it says about the Illini program moving forward. Then Leman gives his thoughts on the reported top candidate for the vacancy, UTSA offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois football coach Bret Bielema firing offensive coordinator Tony Petersen after one season. The guys discuss why Petersen was fired and what it says about Bret Bielema, Josh Whitman and the Illini program. Then the guys discuss the top candidate to replace Petersen and what it could mean for the Illini.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Mike LaTulip about Illinois basketball's 76-53 road rout of Minnesota after a 13-day break and COVID pause. The guys discuss how Illinois overcame the long break to come out and build a huge lead early, Kofi Cockburn's continued dominance and a strong, deep supporting cast performance. The guys then discuss good news on the Andre Curbelo front and his potential return impact as well as how Illinois stacks up with the rest of the Big Ten in the early going heading into Thursday's home game against Maryland.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner review the year that was 2021 for Illini athletics, The guys start by discussing the big picture and steps to normality in the return to competition and the return of fans. Then the guys discuss the biggest Illini stories of 2021, the best Illini athletes, the best moments and the worst moment. The guys then look ahead to what 2022 has in store for Illinois athletics.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats about Illinois basketball's COVID-19 pause. He then talks with Mike LaTulip about the Braggin' Rights win, the team's growth during the last month, Omicron's potential impact on college basketball and a review of what 2021 meant for Illinois basketball.