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Illini Inquirer staff members Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper, Joey Wagner and others discuss all things Illinois Fighting Illini athletics.

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    • 4.9 • 507 Ratings

Illini Inquirer staff members Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper, Joey Wagner and others discuss all things Illinois Fighting Illini athletics.

    Ep. 803 - J Leman's spring evaluation of Illini football; Why Dre Brown returned to Illini

    Ep. 803 - J Leman's spring evaluation of Illini football; Why Dre Brown returned to Illini

    Illini football great and Big Ten Network analyst J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss what he saw from the spring game and what he thinks of the Illini roster. He discusses the bright spots and concerns about the team, remembers former teammate Vontae Davis and discusses the Illini's NFL draftees.
    Werner and Joey Wagner catch up with former Illinois running back Dre Brown about his return to the Illini football program as Director of Player Personnel. Brown discusses why he left Notre Dame to return to his alma mater, what he can bring to the Illini recruiting department and his pitch to recruits.

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    • 1 hr 17 min
    Ep. 802 - Ben Humrichous commits to Illini

    Ep. 802 - Ben Humrichous commits to Illini

    Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball landing Ben Humrichous, what he brings and how he fits the current roster. The guys then discuss what the Illini will target next in the transfer portal.
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    • 44 min
    Ep. 801 - Time for concern about Illini hoops offseason?

    Ep. 801 - Time for concern about Illini hoops offseason?

    Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Coleman Hawkins reportedly planning to enter the transfer portal and the Illini's quiet last few weeks of transfer portal pursuits and what could be next as Illinois looks to fill five scholarship spots.
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    • 53 min
    Ep. 800 - Moretti & Dennis portal; Illini NFL Draft recap

    Ep. 800 - Moretti & Dennis portal; Illini NFL Draft recap

    Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to a busy weekend of Illini news, including the NFL Draft, two WBB transfer commits and more portal entries. The guys discuss the impact of Illini basketball guard Niccolò Moretti and Illinois football offensive lineman A.J. Dennis entering the transfer portal before discussing Illinois women's basketball landing two transfer commitments: Rhode Island center Tenin Magassa and Mississippi State guard Jasmine Brown-Haggar. The guys then recap the Illini's NFL Draft, including their experiences at Johnny Newton and Tip Reiman's NFL Draft parties, and what they think of the fits for the Illini's newest NFL players.
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    • 1 hr 12 min
    Ep. 799 - Trotter on Illini basketball's offseason so far; Werner & Wagner on Illini football's post-spring questions

    Ep. 799 - Trotter on Illini basketball's offseason so far; Werner & Wagner on Illini football's post-spring questions

    247Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's offseason so far. Trotter discusses the impact hiring of assistant Orlando Antigua, Luke Goode's departure, transfer possibilities, Coleman Hawkins declaring for the draft and the Big Ten's winners and losers so far in the transfer portal. Werner then chats with Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner about Illini football's post-spring questions, including a dozen transfer exits, stock risers, positions of need in the transfer portal and vibes about the program. The guys then preview projections for the Illini in this weekend's NFL Draft.
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    • 1 hr 29 min
    Ep. 798 - Orlando Antigua returns to Illini

    Ep. 798 - Orlando Antigua returns to Illini

    Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to news that Orlando Antigua is returning to Illinois basketball as associate head coach/assistant coach under Brad Underwood. The guys break down what it means and how it can impact their transfer portal recruiting.
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    • 1 hr 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
507 Ratings

507 Ratings

DownonABC ,

Keep up the good work guys!

I can’t say enough good things about this podcast. Love the content. Love the balanced approach to presentation of the facts. Love the collaboration and dynamics that exist between the different guys who frequent the show.

Great Illini Insights ,

The best Illinois Sports Podcast Available

Illini Inquirer is an Illini fan’s perfect podcast. Breaking down all important news for the Illini across football and basketball

Skyler Shepherd ,

The “Goods”

I always look forward to listening to this podcast after every game, Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper, and Joey Wagner give the best insight on Illinois basketball and football.

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