This week I'm joined by Pleas Honeywood & Brandt Dolce to scrutinize USA Today's Big Ten backfield rankings (10:12). We also preview Illinois' running backs room (41:08) and debate which back is the catalyst for the team's success (47:55). We break down Phil Steele's strength of schedule ratings (60:15) and discuss the Illini going "all in" for 2025 (74:51).

On this episode I help introduce my newest almost co-host, Isaac Ambrose of The Champaign Room (2:35). Isaac & I discuss the 2025 Illini Hall of Fame class (8:11), revisit last week's NBA Draft (12:54) as well as Illinois' newfound relevance in NBA circles (20:45) and we also review TCR's All-Quarter-Century Team (39:40). We also break down the latest in Illini football recruiting (49:31), the shortening of the Mizzou series (62:49), and which upcoming 2025 game could be the most impactful (71:33).

This week I'm rejoined by The Champaign Room's Pleas Honeywood to recognize All-Americans in Track & Field (8:27). We also discuss basketball's summer workouts getting underway (20:35) and the ramifications of Ty Rodgers' injury (26:21). We also chat about Texas Tech and the degree of difficulty of Illinois' non-conference schedule (33:38) as well as break down the upcoming rule changes for men's basketball (47:43). We conclude the show by talking about football's recent recruiting success (70:10), the 2025 season outlook (83:55), and Bret Bielema's pettiness (95:45)

This week I'm joined by Pleas Honeywood and Said Bravo makes his Oskee Talk debut. Said shares his background as an Illinois student and offers a crash course on the Champaign social scene (2:45). We recognize history-making performances from Illini track & field (18:50), discuss the hoops' rematch with UConn (23:03), and review some of the latest NBA mock drafts (35:50). We also recap football's kickoff times and newest transfer addition (54:11). Finally, Pleas & Said are put to the test in an Illini Spelling Bee (76:19).

I’m rejoined by Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood to wrap up the men’s golf season (2:47) and discuss basketball’s enticing matchups against Alabama (9:18) & Tennessee (14:36) as well as scheduling the proper tier of teams (25:32). We also chat about the latest additions to Brad Underwood’s staff and Shauna Green’s roster (30:13). Finally, we unveil our list of desired hoops opponents (47:57).

I’m rejoined by Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood to recap the end of baseball season and history-making performances for Illini track & field (2:41). We also discuss the commitments of King Liggins (15:37) and Nasir Rankin (24:27) as well as Illinois football’s major recruiting momentum (33:45). We also project Illinois’ season win total (40:36) and give predictions on who will lead the Illini in touchdowns (62:11).

On this episode I spotlight another postseason crown for men's golf (3:03) and preview a pivotal series for Illini baseball (9:01). I also recap this week's NBA Draft lottery (14:09), examine the ideal teams for Kasparas Jakucionis & Will Riley (21:41), and introduce the newest men's basketball signee (32:20). I wrap up the show by discussing the contract extensions of Bret Bielema & Brad Underwood (37:47) and catching up on the latest Illini football updates (52:02).

This week I'm joined by Pleas Honeywood to spotlight men's golf and recognize Illinois' standout athletes of 2024-25. We also take a closer look at the men's basketball roster following the Andrej Stojakovic signing, review the NBA Draft prospects for Kasparas Jakucionis & Will Riley and break down the Big Ten hoops schedules. Finally, we recap the latest football transfer news and check in on former Illini following the NFL Draft.

I’m joined by TCR's Pleas Honeywood to recap WrestleMania (4:18), break down the commitment of Mihailo Petrovic (11:29) and discuss Illinois’ international recruiting philosophy (17:23) and the program's global branding (22:35). We also recap the latest football transfer portal news (36:53) and react to Luke Altmyer’s return (51:36), Pat Bryant’s selection in the NFL Draft (64:40), Shedeur Sanders' slide (90:31) and Kerby Joseph’s huge payday (111:25). We end the episode by reflecting on the life of Steve 'Mongo' McMichael (115:15).

I'm joined by The Champaign Room's Pleas Honeywood to discuss Kasparas Jakucionis & Will Riley declaring for the NBA Draft (5:42). We also examine KJ's draft projections (11:31), and Riley's pro potential (19:16).

We also discuss DGL's new destination (30:20), the David Mirkovic commitment & Illinois' international approach (34:50), as well as the latest twist in the Morez Johnson saga (51:02).

We also recap two major additions for women's basketball (66:30) and football's newest Sunshine State commits (79:07). Finally, we reveal our favorite WrestleMania matches (99:26).