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Lon and Derek react to the breaking news of Andy Dalton signing with the Bears, and then chat with Peoria Manual assistant coach David Williams about Da'Monte and Adam's progression throughout the season.

The guys are joined by Illini Basketball SID Derrick Burson (@DerrickBurson), to talk about his and the team's experience at the B1G tourney. Later, Sean Harrington (@smharrington24) joins to talk about and analyze Illinois' victorious weekend.

They did it. They stinking did it.

Lon and Trevor break down Juwan Howard's ejection, Ohio State's OT win, and more as they preview Illinois-Rutgers and all things Big 10 Tournament. Later, the guys are joined by The 200 Level host Mike Carpenter, who discusses what a title run would mean for Illinois fans.

Lon and Derek talk to former Illini Mike LaTulip, who breaks down Andre Curbelo's game, and what a tournament atmosphere is like, especially one in a bubble (as he did with his TBT squad). Later, hear audio from Andre Curbelo.

Lon, Derek and Trevor break down Minnesota and Penn State's wins yesterday in the Big Ten Tournament, and Maryland and Ohio State's wins today. Is this the end for Rich Pitino? Can Penn State upset Wisconsin? All this and more discussed during Next Question: BTT Edition.

Lon and Derek talk about 2021 wing Brandin Podziemski and his decision coming up. Later, the guys hear from Brad Underwood and Ayo Dosunmu as they gear up for the Big Ten tournament.

Lon and Derek discuss Hunter Dickinson's comments on Illinois wanting a share of the Big Ten title, before Trevor joins the guys to break down the entire Big Ten Tournament bracket.

Jake Hansen, Linebacker for the Illini, joins the guys to discuss his return for the Fall 2021 football season and then the guys break down Josh Whitman's letter to the fans about his frustration with the Big Ten. 

Lon and Derek react to Josh Whitman's Open Letter to the Illini community, and Trevor reads the full letter on the air. Later, the guys break down the First and Second Team All-Big Ten awards list, and if there were any snubs.