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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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50:49

8/23/24 Hour 2: Illini football position grades (Part...

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 ·

2024/08/23

Lon, Derek, and Kyle continue grading each Illini football position group. Later, hear from head coach Bret Bielema as he kicks off the start of game week against Eastern Illinois.

54:29

8/23/24 Hour 1: Lon and Derek share some life...

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 ·

2024/08/23

Lon and Derek share some exciting life updates involving their sons from their off day on Thursday. Later, the guys grade some of Illini football's position groups.

46:32

8/21/24 Hour 2: Does this Illini hoops team have the...

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 ·

2024/08/21

Brad Underwood told reporters that this Illini basketball team might have the highest ceiling of any that he's coached. Lon and Derek discuss whether they agree with him or not.

55:03

8/21/24 Hour 1: How will Underwood blend all of this...

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 ·

2024/08/21

Lon and Derek begin the show talking Illini basketball and what will be key for Brad Underwood to get the most out of this team as they move towards the fall. Later, hear from Underwood, who spoke to the media at the Lou Henson Rebounders Golf Outing.

52:00

8/20/24 Hour 2: Illini hoops releases noncon...

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 ·

2024/08/20

Lon and Derek break down the Illini basketball nonconference schedule, which was released on Tuesday. Later, Lon poses the question of what would be the impact on fans if Illinois would have won a national title in 2005.

57:15

8/20/24 Hour 1: MLB division races heating up (some);...

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2024/08/20

Lon and Derek start the show talking some baseball, including some exciting division races and some not-so-exciting ones. Later, Lon tells you why he's losing faith in society.

53:54

8/19/24 Hour 2: Can't contain the Caleb Williams...

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2024/08/19

Lon and Derek discuss what experience will mean for Luke Altmyer in his second year as the starter at Illinois. Later, Derek gushes over Caleb Williams and what his rookie season could look like with the Bears.

56:26

8/19/24 Hour 1: J Leman Hour! Expectations for Illini...

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2024/08/19

J Leman joins the guys for his first in-studio appearance of this season. The guys pick J's brain on his expectations for Bret Bielema's team this year on both sides of the ball. J also gives a deep dive on what linebackers are seeing on a given play.

54:44

8/16/24 Hour 2: Anything to read into Altmyer not...

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2024/08/16

Lon and Derek discuss what to take away from Luke Altmyer not being one of Illini football's six captains. How did that shake out for other former Illinois QBs?

55:34

8/16/24 Hour 1: Level of faith in Bret Bielema...

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2024/08/16

Lon and Derek discuss their level of faith in Bret Bielema going into the 2024 season. The guys also have fantasy football drafts this weekend. How will they screw it up?

53:16

8/15/24 Hour 2: Bright spots & causes for concerns...

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 ·

2024/08/15

Derek and guest co-host Joey Wagner focus on the Illini defense and discuss reasons for a step forward this year but also causes for concern. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he spoke to the media at training camp on Thursday.

56:53

8/15/24 Hour 1: Joey Wagner in-studio talking Illini...

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 ·

2024/08/15

Derek and guest co-host Joey Wagner discuss storylines from Illini football training camp.

39:51

8/14/24 Hour 2: How big is the Illinois-Kansas game...

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2024/08/14

Lon and Derek discuss what they believe to be a pivotal Week 2 game for Illinois against a ranked Kansas squad. Can the Illini pull off a sellout for that one?

56:07

8/14/24 Hour 1: Time for big changes within the...

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2024/08/14

Lon and Derek discuss the boiling frustrations around the St. Louis Cardinals fan base and whether there should be a major teardown following this season.

39:24

8/13/24 Hour 2: Wishing we were back in college;...

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2024/08/13

Lon and Derek discuss why they wish they were back in college sometimes and share some stories from their college days. Later, hear from Illini defensive coordinator Aaron Henry as he shares some updates on his defense from fall camp.

54:36

8/13/24 Hour 1: Bears seeking a pass rusher?; NFC...

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2024/08/13

Lon and Derek talk some football and discuss where the Bears could stack up in the NFC North, along with rumors they could trade for a pass rusher. Later, the guys react to Madden's QB ratings ahead of the 2024 season.

39:00

8/12/24 Hour 2: Why have Illinois and Missouri gone...

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2024/08/12

Derek, Kyle and Jimmy give their biggest national title contender outside the Top 10 and discuss why Illinois and Missouri have diverged so much in football. Later, hear from offensive coordinator Barry Lunney as he shares updates on his offense's progress in fall camp.

52:43

8/12/24 Hour 1: First impressions of Caleb Williams...

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2024/08/12

Derek, Kyle and Jimmy discuss Caleb Williams's preseason debut and what realistic expectations for the Bears should be. Later, the guys react to the first AP preseason Top 25 poll for college football.

52:03

8/9/24 Hour 2: Is the #1 pick the worst place to be...

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2024/08/09

Lon and Derek venture into a little fantasy football and discuss why the #1 pick has actually been a bad spot to have in the past. Later, the guys share their picks for an Illini football player people aren't talking enough about.

54:55

8/9/24 Hour 1: Gearing up for the start of college...

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2024/08/09

Derek, Kyle and Jimmy share some excitement for football season being right around the corner and some national college football storylines. Later, Derek and Kyle share their expectations for the Illini's group of defensive backs. Hear from Illini DBs coach Corey Parker.

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