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I on the Illini - Josh Whitman's Contract Extension (S2,Ep40)

IlliniGuy Mike Cagley @MikeCagley and IlliniGuys Staff Writer Matt Stevens @matthewcstevens talk Josh Whitman's contract extension. There's a lot to unwind as we discuss the contract details, the merits of the extension and what's next for Illini sports. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays in Illinois. Day and time can be found on the Radio tab on the IlliniGuys website or click right here: Radio - IlliniGuys.com . Don't miss our other...

May 14, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 40

I on the Illini - the NFL Draft and Free Agent Signings for the Illini (S2,Ep39)

IlliniGuy Mike Cagley @MikeCagley and IlliniGuys Staff Writer Matt Stevens @matthewcstevens talk the NFL Draft and Free Agent signings of the Fighting Illini including Kerby Joseph @JKERB25 , Vederian Lowe @VederianLowe , Doug Kramer @illini_doug , Khalan Tolson @KhalanTolson , James McCourt @McCourtJ_38 , Brandon Peters @bpeters_18 , Jake Hansen @Juggs35 , Tony Adams @Iwill_suceed20 , Owen Carney @GIFTEDOWEN , and Roderick Perry @roddabod92 . Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio s...

May 01, 2022•42 min•Ep. 39

I on the Illini - Coleman Hawkins Passes on the Transfer Portal (S2,Ep38)

IlliniGuys Mike Cagley @MikeCagley & Brad Sturdy @Sturdy32 along with IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince @KedPrince4 discuss the huge news that Coleman Hawkins @colehawk23 will return to the Illini after passing on entering the transfer portal - and special bonus coverage of the exploits of underrated Illini commit, Jayden Epps @Jaydenepps_ . Don't miss this episode! Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time...

May 01, 2022•29 min•Ep. 38

I on the Illini - Terrence Shannon, Jr. - Illini Transfer Portal Victory #1 (S2,Ep37)

IlliniGuy Mike Cagley @MikeCagley , IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince @KedPrince4 & IlliniGuys Basketball Writer Connor Cagley talk Terrence Shannon, Jr. @Sn1per_T and his commit to the Illini and what it means to the team. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the US or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays in Illinois. Day, time and sta...

Apr 30, 2022•30 min•Ep. 37

I on the Illini - Illini Spring Game Recap (S2,Ep36)

IlliniGuy Mike Cagley @MikeCagley and IlliniGuys Staff Writer Matt Stevens @matthewcstevens talk the Illini Spring Football game and what's next for the Illini football program. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time can be found on the Radio tab on the IlliniGuys website or click right here: Radio - IlliniGuys.com . Don't miss our other IlliniGuys podcasts, Sturdy for 30 and Ked's Recruiting Roundup. Subscribe at IlliniG...

Apr 22, 2022•41 min•Ep. 36

I on the Illini - Kofi's Big Decision (S2,Ep35)

IlliniGuys Mike Cagley @MikeCagley & Brad Sturdy @Sturdy32 along with IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince @KedPrince4 & IlliniGuys Basketball Writer Connor Cagley talk Kofi Cockburn @kxng_alpha and his huge decision along with what it means to the Illini and to Kofi. Don't miss this episode! Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time can be found on the Radio tab on the IlliniGuys website or click right he...

Apr 20, 2022•22 min•Ep. 35

I on the Illini - Spring Football Update along with Self & Underwood (S2,Ep34)

IlliniGuy Mike Cagley @MikeCagley and IlliniGuys Staff Writer Matt Stevens @matthewcstevens talk Illini Spring Football and Bill Self, Brad Underwood and Lon Kruger at the Coaches versus Cancer event. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time can be found on the Radio tab on the IlliniGuys website or click right here: Radio - IlliniGuys.com . Don't miss our other IlliniGuys podcasts, Sturdy for 30 and Ked's Recruiting Roundu...

Apr 15, 2022•56 min•Ep. 34

I on the Illini - Skyy Clark Commits, Kofi Update & Transfer Portal Roll Call (S2,Ep34)

IlliniGuys Mike Cagley @MikeCagley & Brad Sturdy @Sturdy32 along with IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince @KedPrince4 & IlliniGuys Basketball Writer Connor Cagley talk about Skyy Clark @skyyclark , Kofi Cockburn @kxng_alpha and the dynamic moves that are happening in the Transfer Portal. Don't miss this episode! Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time can be found on the Radio tab on the IlliniGuys webs...

Apr 08, 2022•48 min•Ep. 34

I on the Illini - Spring Football Update - Saturday's Scrimmage Coming Up! (S2,Ep33)

IlliniGuy Mike Cagley @MikeCagley , IlliniGuys Staff Writer Matt Stevens @matthewcstevens and IlliniGuys Student Correspondent Zain Bando @zainbando99 discuss the Illini football and the progress that has been made after 5 practices this spring. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time can be found on the Radio tab on the IlliniGuys website or click right here: Radio - IlliniGuys.com . Don't miss our other IlliniGuys podcas...

Apr 01, 2022•38 min•Ep. 33

I on the Illini - Josh Whitman Extends Brad Underwood's Contract (S2,Ep32)

IlliniGuy Mike Cagley @MikeCagley along with IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince @KedPrince4 & IlliniGuys Staff Writer Matt Stevens @matthewcstevens discuss the contract extension of Brad Underwood @CoachUnderwood by Illinois AD Josh Whitman @IlliniAD . Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time can be found on the Radio tab on the IlliniGuys website or click right here: Radio - IlliniGuys.com . Don't miss our...

Mar 31, 2022•38 min•Ep. 32

I on the Illini - Curbelo in the Transfer Portal & Final Four Preview (S2,Ep31)

IlliniGuy Mike Cagley @MikeCagley along with IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince @KedPrince4 , IlliniGuys Staff Writer Matt Stevens @matthewcstevens , and IlliniGuys Basketball Writer Connor Cagley talk Andre Curbelo entering the Transfer Portal and give you a Final Four preview. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time can be found on the Radio tab on the IlliniGuys website or click right here: Radio - IlliniGu...

Mar 29, 2022•39 min•Ep. 31

I on the Illini - Sweet 16 Preview with former Illini Brett Melton (S2,Ep30)

IlliniGuy Mike Cagley @MikeCagley along with former Illini Brett Melton @allnetbrett preview the Sweet 16 games taking place on Thursday March 24 and Friday March 25. Listen to Mike's picks and do the opposite and you should do well this weekend! Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time can be found on the Radio tab on the IlliniGuys website or click right here: Radio - IlliniGuys.com . This weekend (the weekend of Mar 25) ...

Mar 24, 2022•28 min•Ep. 30

I on the Illini - Sample of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular (S2,Ep29)

If you haven't had the time to tune into our weekly two-hour radio show, the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular, we're allowing you to sample hour one from last weekend's show. If you like the show, find out where you can listen to it: Radio - IlliniGuys.com Let's see what was going on: IlliniGuys Larry Smith @LarrySmithTV , Brad Sturdy @Sturdy32 & Mike Cagley @MikeCagley talk with these guests: Illini star Da'Monte Williams @DAWilliams14 , Illini women's basketball star Adalia McKenzie @AdaliaMc...

Mar 22, 2022•51 min•Ep. 29

I on the Illini - Illini Season Ends with NCAA Loss to Houston (S2,Ep28)

IlliniGuys Larry Smith @LarrySmithTV , Brad Sturdy @Sturdy32 and Mike Cagley @MikeCagley along with IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince @KedPrince4 , IlliniGuys Staff Writer Matt Stevens @matthewcstevens dissect the Illini's season ending loss to the Houston Cougars. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time can be found on the Radio tab on the IlliniGuys website or click right here: Radio - IlliniGuys.com . Subs...

Mar 21, 2022•52 min•Ep. 28

I on the Illini - Houston Cougars NCAA Preview Show (S2,Ep27)

IlliniGuy Mike Cagley @MikeCagley talks with Joseph Duarte @Joseph_Duarte of the Houston Chronicle to preview the Illini's next NCAA opponent, the Houston Cougars. The big game is Sunday March 20th, and Joseph provides a detailed scouting report on the Cougars to get Illini fans ready for the game. Please take time to write a 5-star review if you enjoy our podcast. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time can be found on th...

Mar 20, 2022•35 min•Ep. 27

I on the Illini - Illini NCAA 1st Round Victory Over the Mocs (S2,Ep26)

IlliniGuys Brad Sturdy @Sturdy32 and Mike Cagley @MikeCagley along with IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince @KedPrince4 , IlliniGuys Staff Writer Matt Stevens @matthewcstevens talk about the Illini's thrilling 54-53 victory over the Chattanooga Mocs. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the US or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day a...

Mar 19, 2022•26 min•Ep. 26

I on the Illini - Preview of Illini NCAA 1st Round Opponent Chattanooga (S2,Ep25)

IlliniGuy Larry Smith @LarrySmithTV interviews Gene Henley @genehenley3 of the Chattanooga Times Free Press to get all the details about the Chattanooga Mocs to get Illini fans ready for the Fighting Illini's first-round NCAA tourney clash with the Mocs. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the US or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know. Give us a 5-star review for this podcast and don't miss our other podcasts - Sturdy for 30, I on the Illini, and K...

Mar 17, 2022•28 min•Ep. 25

I on the Illini - IlliniGuys NCAA Tournament Selection Show (S2,Ep24)

It's the IlliniGuys NCAA Tournament Selection Show featuring IlliniGuys Larry Smith @LarrySmithTV , Brad Sturdy @Sturdy32 and Mike Cagley @MikeCagley along with IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince @KedPrince4 , IlliniGuys Staff Writer Matt Stevens @matthewcstevens , and IlliniGuys Basketball Writer Connor Cagley. We cover the seeding, the Illini's draw, the B1G draw and even find out what the Dirty Dozen is! Don't miss this episode. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway a...

Mar 14, 2022•56 min•Ep. 24

I on the Illini - NFL Pro Day for Illini Football (S2,Ep23)

IlliniGuy Mike Cagley @MikeCagley and IlliniGuys Staff Writer Matt Stevens @matthewcstevens discuss Illini Pro Day as the NFL scouts come to C-U to watch Illini stars Kerby Joseph @JKERB25 , Tony Adams @Iwill_suceed20 , Owen Carney Jr @GIFTEDOWEN , Brandon Peters, Vederian Lowe @VederianLowe , Doug Kramer @illini_doug , James McCourt @McCourtJ_38 , and Blake Hayes @hayesblake14 . Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the US or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you...

Mar 12, 2022•58 min•Ep. 23

I on the Illini - B1G Tourney Upset Victims (S2,Ep22)

IlliniGuys Mike Cagley @MikeCagley , Brad Sturdy @Sturdy32 and IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince @KedPrince4 discuss the Illini's early exit from the B1G tourney with a 65-63 loss to Indiana. Next up is the NCAA Tournament. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the US or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time can be found on t...

Mar 11, 2022•30 min•Ep. 22

I on the Illini - Illini vs Hoosiers B1G Tourney Preview (S2,Ep21)

IlliniGuys Mike Cagley @MikeCagley and Brad Sturdy @Sturdy32 discuss the Illini's first game of the 2022 B1G Tourney and the clash against the Indiana Hoosiers. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the US or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time can be found on the Radio tab on the IlliniGuys.com website. Make sure you also subscribe to o...

Mar 11, 2022•20 min•Ep. 21

I on the Illini - Regular Season B1G Champions Edition (S2,Ep20)

IlliniGuys Mike Cagley @MikeCagley and Brad Sturdy @Sturdy32 talk about the Illini defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes at the State Farm Center to win the regular season B1G championship with IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince @KedPrince4 and IlliniGuys Staff Writer Matt Stevens @matthewcstevens . Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the US or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly o...

Mar 07, 2022•39 min•Ep. 20

I on the Illini - Doug Altenberger Catches Up with the IlliniGuys (S2,Ep19)

IlliniGuys Larry Smith @LarrySmithTV , Brad Sturdy @Sturdy32 and Mike Cagley @MikeCagley catch up with former Illini basketball legend and current Illini broadcaster Doug Altenberger. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the US or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time can be found on the Radio tab on the IlliniGuys.com website. Subscribe ...

Mar 05, 2022•23 min•Ep. 19

I on the Illini - Getting the "W" versus Penn State (S2,Ep18)

IlliniGuys Mike Cagley @MikeCagley and Brad Sturdy @Sturdy32 talk about the Illini defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions with IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince @KedPrince4 . Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the US or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time can be found on the Radio tab on the IlliniGuys.com website. Subsc...

Mar 04, 2022•51 min•Ep. 18

I on the Illini - IlliniGuy Larry Smith 1-on-1 with Mike DeCourcy (S2,Ep17)

IlliniGuy Larry Smith @LarrySmithTV goes 1-on-1 with B1G Network's Mike DeCourcy. Two college basketball experts go head-to-head in a fantastic interview. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the US or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know. If you loved this interview, don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time can be found on the Radio tab on the IlliniGuys.com website. Subscribe ...

Mar 03, 2022•28 min•Ep. 17

I on the Illini - Illini Defeat the Wolverines (S2,Ep16)

IlliniGuys Mike Cagley @MikeCagley and Brad Sturdy @Sturdy32 talk about the Illini defeating the Michigan Wolverines on the road with IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince @KedPrince4 and IlliniGuys Staff Writer Matt Stevens @matthewcstevens . Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the US or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time c...

Feb 27, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 16

I on the Illini - Sometimes Winning Nearly Every Statistical Category Doesn't Matter (S2,Ep15)

IlliniGuys Mike Cagley @MikeCagley , and Brad Sturdy @Sturdy32 talk about the Illini falling to Ohio State at home with IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince @KedPrince4 and IlliniGuys Staff Writer Matt Stevens @matthewcstevens . Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the US or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time can be found on...

Feb 25, 2022•43 min•Ep. 15

I on the Illini - Ohio State Preview with Jay Stephens of Locked on Buckeyes (S2,Ep14)

IlliniGuy Mike Cagley @MikeCagley talks with Jay Stephens @JayStephens07 of Locked on Buckeyes about Ohio State versus Illinois. The big game is Thursday February 24th, and we give you a scouting report on the Buckeyes to get Illini fans ready for the game. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the US or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and ti...

Feb 24, 2022•39 min•Ep. 14

I on the Illini - Getting Back on Track at Breslin (S2,Ep13)

IlliniGuys Mike Cagley @MikeCagley , and Brad Sturdy @Sturdy32 talk about the Illini controlling the game on in East Lansing to get a RoadKill with IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince @KedPrince4 and IlliniGuys Staff Writer Matt Stevens @matthewcstevens . Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the US or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. ...

Feb 19, 2022•51 min•Ep. 13

I on the Illini - Rutgers Plays Harder than the Illini (S2,Ep12)

IlliniGuys Mike Cagley @MikeCagley , and Brad Sturdy @Sturdy32 talk about Rutgers playing harder than the Illini with IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince @KedPrince4 and IlliniGuys Staff Writer Matt Stevens @matthewcstevens . Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the US or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know. Don't miss the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, weekly on Fridays or Saturdays in Illinois. Day and time can be found on t...

Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 12

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