The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper ESPN 93.5

Brian Ames joins the guys to preview the Indy 500 this weekend. Later, the guys discuss the upcoming Cardinals-Cubs series in St. Louis.

Lon and Derek discuss the landscape-changing settlement involving the NCAA and the framework in place for athletic departments to pay college athletes in the near future. What does that mean for the future of college sports and Illinois?

Derek and Kyle discuss their excitement level for the new EA college football video game set to launch in July and how different the game will be from its last release in 2014. Later, Derek shares his thoughts on the latest Illini hoops targets, including another intriguing overseas name.

Derek and Kyle discuss Illini baseball knocking off Iowa in 10 innings to stay alive at the Big Ten Tournament after a controversial interference call. The guys talk about if some rule changes in sports have gone too far and made things too soft in the modern era.

Lon and Kyle discuss the Cardinals and Cubs heading in opposite directions as of late. Marching Illini Director Barry Houser joins the show. Later, hear from Illini men's golf coach Mike Small ahead of the national championships in California.

Lon and Kyle discuss what the biggest need is left for Illinois football following some of their spring transfer portal additions. Later, hear from new DB coach Corey Parker who brings a lot of energy in his introductory press conference.