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Illini everything with Scott Beatty & Robert Rosenthal

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 62 - Football Camp (Offense) + Stephanie Record

    There's signs all over campus that a new school year is about to begin, so it's time to dive into preseason football camp with a look at Illinois' offense.  Then, Scott and Robert welcome Stephanie Record, who's retiring after 32 seasons as Illinois' head cheerleading coach and also serves as director of Crisis Nursery.  00:00 Intro05:22 I-Lights17:54 Football Camp - The Offense47:08 Stephanie Record1:06:06 Wrap Up To donate to Crisis Nursey, visit: https://crisisnursery.net/

    Episode 62 - Football Camp (Offense) + Stephanie Record

  2. 5d ago

    Episode 61 - Illini Football Media Day

    Scott & Robert set up on the patio of the Smith Center to interview eight Illini players during Illini Media Day. In order, here are interviews with wide receiver Jayshon Platt, running back Ca'Lil Valentine, tight end Christian Abney, center Jake Renfro, linebacker Robert Edmondson, linebacker Daniel Brown, defensive lineman Darrell Prater, and defensive lineman Joe Barna.

    Episode 61 - Illini Football Media Day

  3. Aug 10

    Episode 60 - Katie Hultin & Jenna Hall

    Not one, but two conversations with Illinois head coaches! First, it's Illinois soccer head coach Katie Hultin, who last year sparked Illinois to a return to NCAA postseason play for the first time since 2013. Then, newly named former Illini softball head coach Jenna Hall comes to the studio table. The former All-American and first Illinois softball player named to the Illini Athletics Hall of Fame, Hall was hired in June of 2026 and is just the third head coach in program history. 00:00 Intro05:22 Katie Hultin on first-year success09:20 Getting the Illinois job14:13 Repeating success in year two17:36 Previewing the 2026 team27:19 Coaching confidence33:10 Previewing the 2026 home schedule & B1G42:00 Keys to success and key players46:32 Jenna Hall returns to Illinois53:08 Call to the Hall54:50 Coaching philosophy1:00:34 Choosing Illinois and Minooka roots1:04:03 Thinking big for 20271:09:44 B1G vs. SEC1:14:55 The coaching staff + championship mindset1:25:21 Wrap Up

    Episode 60 - Katie Hultin & Jenna Hall

  4. Aug 4

    Episode 59 - Illini men's basketball GM Neel Ganta

    Meet the man who - outside of any coach - might have the biggest impact on the Illini men's basketball roster. Neel Ganta once had aspirations to be a Wall Street investor. Instead, the general manager has had significant a role in three of the most successful seasons in the Brad Underwood era. Among the topics covered are his path in basketball, influencing Brad Underwood to alter his defensive approach, building the Illinois roster, the first business venture he and Tyler Underwood went into, and much more. 00:00 Intro06:36 Neel's path in basketball20:02 Finding an edge28:05 Keaton Wagler34:22 Assembling Illinois' roster38:55 Friendship with Tyler Underwood42:10 Brad Underwood's eye for talent50:40 Finding players in the portal55:35 Ayo57:45 Closing thoughts

    Episode 59 - Illini men's basketball GM Neel Ganta

  5. Jul 29

    Episode 58 - 2026 Big Ten Media Days

    Scott and Robert spent the day at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago chatting with Matt Bailey, Juice Clarke, Katin Houser, Bret Bielema, and Josh Whitman. Here's everything they know about the upcoming football season.

    Episode 58 - 2026 Big Ten Media Days

  6. Jul 25

    Episode 57 - Math and Aftermath

    It's a post mortem on Robert's attempt at a 10-foot long jump, including comments from the Light the I audience. Then, Scott and Robert look at what the numbers say about Illinois football's upcoming season before they welcome college football expert Phil Steele, whose annual College Football Preview magazine offers plenty of numbers for a reliable season outlook. Finally, producer Kendall has a surprise for Robert. 00:00 Intro05:37 Reflections on The Jump23:00 Projecting Illini football with the numbers42:55 Phil Steele1:05:59 A gift for Robert Find Phil Steele's preview here: https://philsteele.com/To donate to Crisis Nursey, visit: https://crisisnursery.net/

    Episode 57 - Math and Aftermath

  7. Jul 21

    Episode 56 - The Jump

    In the first part of the episode, Robert and Scott discuss Josh Whitman's extension, compare it to the Michigan situation, and discuss a few choice quotes from SEC Media days. And then, it's time for Robert to prove his claim that he can long jump 10 feet. Scott, Robert and Kendall take a field trip to Savoy, where the stakes couldn't be higher -- $77 to the charity of winner's choice. Scott chose Crisis Nursery in Champaign County, and Robert selected Champaign-Urbana Area Youth Football.  Note: for the entire episode head to our YouTube page,  https://www.youtube.com/@LightTheI Find out more about Crisis Nursery at:https://crisisnursery.net/

    Episode 56 - The Jump

  8. Jul 15

    Episode 55 - I-Lights & Elizabeth Lumpkin Robinson

    Robert and Scott discuss the latest Illini news in the first 35 minutes of this episode. And then Elizabeth Lumpkin Robinson joins to discuss taking over the Illini women's tennis program.

    Episode 55 - I-Lights & Elizabeth Lumpkin Robinson
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Illini everything with Scott Beatty & Robert Rosenthal

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  • Creator
    Light The I
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
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