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The Javamen Fighting Illini Podcast The Javamen
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Set your sails for the JAVAMEN FIGHTING ILLINI PODCAST, the official Illini Basketball podcast of the BIG BANTER Network. We are a group of University of Illinois 2010 alumni that love talking Fighting Illini basketball. Our podcast focuses primarily on Illini basketball with a little football sprinkled in. We share our thoughts on the Fighting Illini, the class of the Big Ten, from a fan perspective.
Weekly segments will typically include the following:
- Weekly Recap
- Weekly Preview
- Set Sails in the Vegas Suite
- Pass me the Rum
Join us for our weekly banter on why we RUN THE BIG.
Weekly Contributors include: Nicky Lags "Suds", Scott Spinney "Doctor", Joey Holloran "Dolla Bills", Matt Parenti "Mr. P", Scott Shapiro "Shapopeye", Jamie Ruben "Jubes", Pat Etchingham "Etch", Jesse Stumpf "Jazz", and Paul Biasco "Paulie B".
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Presented by BIG BANTER
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April 3 - Rocket Brad
The JAVAMEN close out season 2 of the Javamen Fighting Illini Podcast. We recap the Illini's most successful season in 19+ years. The Doc recaps his night in Boston against the Cyclones. Java Joe discusses improvements made by Brad over the years. We discuss what went wrong against the Huskies, including the gameplan according to the Spy.
We are thankful for a hell of a year.
Thank you to Brad, Josh, TJ, Coleman, Ayo, Trent, Kofi, and many others.
Grab a java, or a rum, and tune in.
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March 12 - Pursuit of Happiness
'Pede vs. Squad. The debate continues. The JAVA Crew have mixed feelings about our fearless leader, Coach Undy. Has he done enough to earn a lifetime contract by raising us from the depths of despair or does is his failures in March define him? We dish out overall grades and discuss what we want to see for him to earn his keep as a top 10 bagman.
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March 3 - Brand New Brad
THIS IS MARCH. Java Spy and Java Suds recap the last few weeks of Illini basketball. We talk about the ELITE offensive output from the Illini and what in-between and in-game adjustments we are seeing out of the new Brad. We give our Captain of the Ship and who is walking the plank. Credit is given to the new Brad in the race of BIG Coach of the year. We preview Purdue and talk about one key adjustment that needs to be made before tip.
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February 21 - JAVA Shaps joins the Huddle
We have a special episode of the Javamen FIghting Illini Podcast this week as Java Shaps joined the Big Ten Huddle shortly after the Illini's collapse in Happy Valley.
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February 8 - Daydreamin'
Java Etch, Java Jubes, and Java Suds are back from a mini hiatus to talk some Illini basketball. We recap the past few weeks, including an in depth look of the good, bad, and ugly from the Nebraska game and preview the upcoming Quad 1 matchup in East Lansing. Java Etch explains why we as Illini bball fans should remain grateful, while Jubes and Suds are waiting on March success.
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January 25 - Missed Opportunity
Java Shaps and Java Joe recap the Illini's missed opportunity in Evanston. Java Joe reminds everyone who Juwan's daddy is. Java Shaps was not happy in the Kittie's high school gym. We discuss what TSJ's return means for the team and preview the upcoming game at home against IU.
Grab a java, or a rum, and tune in.
Customer Reviews
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