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The Drive on ESPN 93.5

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The Drive airs weekdays 3-6pm on ESPN 93.5 in Champaign-Urbana!

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23:00

5/19/25 Hour 2: Scott Dochterman Joins The Show

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2025/05/19

Scott Dochterman from The Athletic joins the boys to discuss all things Big Ten, Illini, Iowa, Caitlin Clark, and more!

54:40

5/19/25 Hour1: Joey Wagner's Draft Experience, Bret...

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2025/05/19

Joey Wagner joins Pipes and new guy Kurtis Allen to chat about his NFL draft experience. Plus, the guys break down Bret Bielema's biggest wins so far and look at the upcoming Illini Football schedule.

56:51

5/16/25 Hour 2: Is it still worth it to invest in...

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2025/05/16

Derek and Kyle discuss whether it's even worth it to invest in high school recruiting anymore in the current landscape and what they anticipate the Illini's approach to recruiting being going forward. Later, the guys react to 247 Sports' Big Ten quarterback rankings for 2025.

52:43

5/16/25 Hour 1: Have brawls and bad blood gone away...

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2025/05/16

Derek and Kyle talk some baseball and discuss why we haven't seen very many bad blood rivalries and benches-clearing brawls in baseball in recent seasons. Later, the guys share their thoughts on the first two days of the PGA Championship and potential NBA conference finals matchups.

57:17

5/15/25 Hour 2: Chris Block (Chris Block Racing...

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2025/05/15

Chris Block, owner of Chris Block Racing Stables joins the show to share his insight into the Preakness field and if the Triple Crown schedule needs to be adjusted to allow for more horses to chase the Triple Crown. Later, Lon and Derek discuss Illini football's season opener getting moved to Friday and the new book coming out that details drama surrounding Caleb Williams and the Bears before the draft.

54:22

5/15/25 Hour 1: Underwood, Bielema receive contract...

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2025/05/15

Lon and Derek discuss the announced contract extensions for Brad Underwood and Bret Bielema and what a realistic expectation should be for Underwood each season. Later, the guys share their thoughts on Illinois & Tennessee finalizing an agreement to meet for another two seasons in Nashville and Chicago and who else they'd like to see the Illini schedule.

54:26

5/13/25 Hour 2: Joe Henricksen (City/Suburban Hoops...

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2025/05/13

City/Suburban Hoops Report and the Chicago Sun-Times's Joe Henricksen joins the show to talk Jalen Brunson's ascension into an NBA star, the current state of Illinois high school hoops, and some old Illini hoops recruiting insight. Later, the guys look back at the loaded list of 2016 recruiting class visitors the Illini brought in.

54:19

5/13/25 Hour 1: Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe MLB ban...

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2025/05/13

Lon and Derek react to the news of MLB lifting its ban for Pete Rose, Joe Jackson and other deceased figures, making them eligible for the Hall of Fame. Later, intern Daniel Herzog leads the guys through Next Question: Illini hoops edition.

45:18

5/12/25 Hour 2: Looking back on the COVID-era of...

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2025/05/12

Lon and Derek take a look back at what the COVID era of sports looked like, including virtual drafts and the canceled NCAA Tournament. Later, the guys discuss what to make of Kasparas Jakucionis's draft stocking following a negative projection by The Athletic.

53:53

5/12/25 Hour 1: Could Cubs/Cardinals actually be...

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2025/05/12

Lon and Derek discuss the Cardinals' 8-game win streak and whether the Cubs/Cardinals series this season could actually be for the NL Central crown. Later, the guys go back and look at Illinois' national championships in athletics on the heels of Illini golf's quest for one.

43:22

5/9/25 Hour 2: Biggest potential surprise for Illini...

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2025/05/09

Lon and Derek discuss what they think the biggest surprise could be for Illinois basketball, either player or team-related. Later, the guys share their thoughts on what the mix of personalities on the Illini hoops team could look like.

54:55

5/9/25 Hour 1: Cubs/Cardinals rivalry needs some new...

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2025/05/09

Lon and Derek talk some baseball and discuss what's needed to juice up the Cubs/Cardinals rivalry again this summer. Later, the guys discuss their level of concern over the Illini's running back depth following the departure of Josh McCray.

51:30

5/8/25 Hour 2: Next Question: Illinois Basketball...

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2025/05/08

Derek and Kyle continue Next Question: Illinois Basketball Edition with questions about the now close-to-finalized Illini roster.

53:54

5/8/25 Hour 1: Illini hoops adds new point guard to...

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2025/05/08

Derek and Kyle discuss Illinois basketball adding an in-state point guard to a walk on type of roster spot. Later, the guys play Next Question: Illinois Basketball Edition with questions about Illini hoops.

52:33

5/7/25 Hour 2: Most athletic players in baseball...

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2025/05/07

Lon and Derek run through some of the most athletic players in MLB history. Later, the guys discuss whether programs without football could benefit from revenue sharing and some other college sports thoughts.

36:17

5/7/25 Hour 1: Cardinals hot after 5 straight Ws?;...

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2025/05/07

Lon and Derek talk about the Cardinals' recent win streak after sweeping the Pirates and if there's any pressure being put on the NL Central. Later, Matt Silich joins the show to discuss the NBA Playoffs and what to expect from the conference semifinals.

54:09

5/6/25 Hour 2: Illinois football getting preseason...

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2025/05/06

Derek and Kyle talk some Illinois football and discuss some reasons for both optimism and skepticism for the Illini amid getting some preseason Top 10 love from Joe Klatt. The guys also discuss if it's fair to compare what Illinois could do in 2025 to last year's Indiana team.

52:43

5/26/25 Hour 1: Pair of Game 1s in NBA Playoffs...

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2025/05/06

Derek and Kyle discuss an electric night of NBA playoff action that saw two Game 1s come down to the wire. Later, the guys share their thoughts on Nikola Jokic's dominance and where he stacks up all time among NBA big men.

54:30

5/5/25 Hour 2: How much has hoops recruiting...

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2025/05/05

Lon and Derek discuss how much basketball recruiting has changed nowadays and reminisce on some old stories. Lon shares his thoughts on Trae Taylor's fake out commitment to Illinois. Later, the guys discuss what's on tap this week for the Cubs and Cardinals.

53:41

5/5/25 Hour 1: What's the most compelling watch in...

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2025/05/05

Lon and Derek discuss what's the most compelling thing to watch in sports right now between MLB, NBA playoffs, NHL playoffs and more. Later, the guys share their thoughts on the potential for the Illini to add a new assistant coach and what they would be looking for.

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