Tay and J Show

The guys talk Illini football with former Illini Micheal Young, host of the Illinois HuddlePass podcast. The guys also discuss what they're thankful for in sports this year.

Lon, Jeremy and Mike talk about the Illini basketball program and they poke a little fun at Bruce Weber. Get inside the mind of Lon Tay with this weeks edition of "Tay's Take"!

The guys talk to Brian Bennett writer for ESPN B1G Blog about the Illinois Northwestern game and he takes us around B1G country and talks about the big match-ups this weekend. Lon and Jeremy talk to Mark Tupper of the Decatur Herald and Review about all things Illini.

Lon Tay, Jeremy Werner, and Mike Carpenter talk about Illini basketball win against Brown and they talk about the upcoming schedule and they talk about their expectations for this basketball team. Tay, J, and Carp talk about the upcoming match-up with Northwestern.

Lon and Jeremy talk to Sean Harrington college basketball analyst about the Illini win over the Governors. Sean talks about how efficient this Illini offense is at scoring. Tay and J ask him about Rayvonte rice and Kendrick Nunn . The guys also ask him how this Illini team can be slowed down. Jeremy and Lon talk about the MLB offseason and the Red Sox signing Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez.

The guys talk to Nathan Scheelhaase in this weeks "Armchair Quarterback" segment. The guys ask him about what this win means to the seniors and the impact of Reilly O'Toole. Nathan talks about the next game against Northwestern and what the Illini need to do to become bowl eligible. Tay and J talk about the Illinois basketball win against Austin Peay.

Lon Tay and Jeremy Werner talk about the Illinois win over Penn State. They discuss what the fans might like more a bowl appearance or a new head coach. Lon and Jeremy breakdown what went right and what went wrong for the Illini in the game.

Lon Tay and Jeremy Werner talk to Justin Spring about going to Germany to coach for the US National team. We will get to know about the Illini basketball opponent Austin Peay. Commissioner Mike Carpenter will take over for the Friday 5 at 5 showdown. 

Tay and J talk to Sean Harrington about a myriad of college basektball topics and the guys ask him about his thoughts on the Illini basketball team. The callers will again challenge Jeremy and Carp in picking this weeks winners in college football.

Lon Tay and Jeremy Werner talk to Illini defensive line coach Greg Colby about the locker room and what the emotions are like for his players. The guys ask him about the line and how injuries have impacted the performance on the field. Tay and J also talk to Illini women's basketball coach Matt Bollant about Mcdonalds All American Chatrice White and how well she has done in the beginning of her college career. They ask him about how the girls have done in the early stages of the season.

The guys talk about players who are not on their favorite teams and what makes them one of their favorites too watch. Jeremy answers all your Twitter questions about the Illini with this segment of "Ask J".

Lon Tay and Jeremy Werner talk to Cody Westerlund of 670thescore.com about the Chicago Bulls. Cody talks talks about the depth of the Bulls and the health of Derrick rose and Pau Gasol. The guys talk MLB free agency and what the Cardinals, Cubs, and White Sox are up too and the latest rumors are in the Hot Stove League.

Lon and Jeremy have Joe Henricksen of City/Suburban Hoops Report on to talk about the recent talent surge of players from Chicago, some in-state players Illinois basketball has missed out on recently, and Illini target, Marcus LoVett. The guys finish the show talking Illinois and Big Ten football with former Illini and Big Ten Network analyst Howard Griffith.

The guys examine what the Cardinals will have to pay to keep Jason Heyward long term, the White Sox signing of Zach Duke, and other looming moves in the MLB. Lon and Jeremy also discuss the Illini women's basketball team as they've opened the season with two wins. Finally, the guys take a look at the crazy college football playoff scenarios and what could happen come season's end.

Lon Tay and Jeremy Werner start the show talking high school football playoffs and Tuscola's resurgent season with their coach, Rick Reinhart. The guys then discuss college hoops after last night's Champions Classic, and talk Kentucky specifically with Brett Dawson of CatsIllustrated.com.