Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

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Ep. 907 - Signing Day Special: Breaking down Illini football's Class of 2025 Dec 04, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Joey Wagner and Ryan Easterling break down Illinois football's 2025 signing class. The guys discuss the class as a whole with Easterling before Werner and Wagner break down the class position by position and how the signees can impact the program. The guys end the show discussing the transfer portal window and the Illini's offseason priorities.

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Ep. 906 - J Leman on Northwestern win, 9-win Illini regular season Dec 02, 2024

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All-American linebacker J Leman reacts to Illinois football's 38-28 win over Northwestern and gives his thoughts on the Illini's nine-win season, including why Bret Bielema has had success, evaluating the coordinators and discussing the strengths of the program and areas that must be addressed during the offseason. Then Leman discusses Purdue firing Ryan Walters after two seasons, Ohio State's latest loss to Michigan and the Big Ten Championship Game between Penn State and Oregon.

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Ep. 905 - Illini snag back the hat from Northwestern at Wrigley Field Nov 30, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to the Illini's 38-28 victory over Northwestern as the Illini snag back the Land of Lincoln Hat Trophy. The guys break down the big day from Aidan Laughery and the Illini reaching 9 wins in a season for only the 8th time in program history.

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Ep. 904 - Piper & LaTulip react to Illini's 90-77 win over No. 19 Arkansas Nov 29, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Mike LaTulip discuss Illinois basketball's 90-77 win over No. 19 Arkansas in Kansas City. The guys discuss what stood out most about a scintillating offensive display and standout performances by Tomislav Ivisic, Kylan Boswell and Kasparas Jakucionis. The guys then discuss the schedule ahead, including Big Ten games against Northwestern and Wisconsin.

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Ep. 903 - Illini flip LB Grant Beerman; Six-pack of questions for Illini vs. Northwestern Nov 28, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football flipping four-star Composite LB Grant Beerman from Purdue, how he fits and what it means for the Class of 2025. Then the guys preview Illinois football's regular-season finale against Northwestern with a six-pack of questions, including the Illini's All-Big Ten candidates, the impact of Seth Coleman's injury and concerns and optimism about the matchup. Then the guys wrap up the show with their picks to click and bold predictions for the game.

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Ep. 902 - Piper and LaTulip on Illini's last three games, Arkansas preview Nov 26, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and basketball analyst Mike LaTulip break down Illinois basketball's last three games, including improvements on defense and strong showings from freshman. Then Piper and LaTulip preview Thursday's matchup against Arkansas and the keys to the Illini handling John Calipari's squad.

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Ep. 901 - J Leman reacts to Rutgers win, previews Northwestern game Nov 25, 2024

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All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois football's 38-31 comeback win over Rutgers. Leman discusses what stands out about the continued clutch play from QB Luke Altmyer and WR Pat Bryant and how the coaching staff has played a role in the Illini's ability to win close games. Leman also talks about the good and bad of the Illini defense and special teams and looks ahead to Saturday's season finale against Northwestern. Then J discusses the latest in the Big Ten, including Indiana, Purdue, Nebraska and Wisconsin.

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Ep. 900 - Illini defeat Rutgers 38-81 with late Bryant touchdown Nov 23, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to the Illini's 38-31 win over Rutgers. The guys break down the up and down performance from Illinois that included a career day from Pat Bryant and a game-winning touchdown in the final seconds.

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Ep. 899 - Illinois at Rutgers preview with Bobby Deren and Joey Wagner Nov 21, 2024

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Jeremy Werner previews Illinois football's game at Rutgers with Scarlet Nation's Bobby Deren and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Scarlet Nation's Bobby Deren joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to preview Illinois football's trip to Rutgers. Deren breaks down Greg Schiano's impact on the Scarlet Knights during his second run in Piscataway, what makes RB Kyle Monangai so effective, the impact of transfer QB Athan Kaliakmanis and the ups and downs of the Rutgers defense. He also gives keys for Rutgers against Illinois and discusses the Scarlet Knights basketball team. Wagner then joins Werner to answer a six-pack of questions on the Illini side of things, including reasons for concern and optimism against Rutgers, Aaron Henry's second season as defensive coordinator and more. The guys end the show making their pick to clicks and bold predictions for the game.

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Ep. 898 - Illini can't slow Crimson Tide in 100-87 loss Nov 21, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball's 100-87 loss to No. 8 Alabama. The guys break down the negatives, especially poor defensive effort, and some positives, including flashes from the freshmen and a second-half surge.

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