Jim, Paul, and Bob discuss Illini football, the state of the men's basketball team, and men's wrestlings match against Minnesota this weekend on this week's Illini podcast.
Sports editor Jim Rossow and beat writers Bob Asmussen and Paul Klee discuss Kelvin Sampson's ethics, Bruce Weber's problems and Robert Hughes' decision to go to Notre Dame.
Jim Rossow and Bob Asmussen discuss Tim Brewster's hiring at Minnesota, Clint Brewster's decision to stick with Illinois and Bill Self's Kansas Jayhawks.
Jim, Bob and Paul chat about Monday night's BCS title game, next year's football top 10 and the Illinois men's basketball slump.
Jim Rossow, Bob Asmussen and Paul Klee discuss the Jan. 1 bowl games, Greg Oden and the Big Ten basketball race.
Jim Rossow and Paul Klee look ahead to Xavier and the Big Ten basketball in this holiday version of the Illini podcast.
Jim, Bob and Paul discuss which state will be bragging after tonight's men's basketball game; also discuss Martz Wilson and Greg Oden.
This week Jim, Bob and Paul discuss Ron Zook's recruiting class, Bruce Weber's' injuries, and an exclusive look into Bob Asmussen's problems.
This week Jim, Bob and Paul share their opinion of the BCS, discuss football recruiting, and the injuries on the men's basketball team.
This week Jim, Bob and Paul talk about the men's basketball schedule, Illinois' recent hirings and firings, and the Missouri Valley Conference.
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