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Illini everything with Scott Beatty & Robert Rosenthal
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Scott and Robert take 25 minutes - Scott from broadcasting baseball in State College, Robert from his hotel room in Houston - to discuss the Illini beating Houston 65-55 to reach the Elite Eight. Sorry, the ILLite Eight.
1On the day before the Sweet Sixteen, Scott and Robert preview the Illinois-Houston matchup, and somehow opera is part of the conversation.
Scott and Robert marvel at Illinois earning a berth into the men's Sweet 16, but Robert must cope with the fact that Iowa did so too. Plus: women's hoops wins a tournament game for the second straight year, spring football news, diamond sports review, a golf update, listener feedback, and Illini-themed crustaceans.00:00 Intro01:27 Illini in a Sweet 16 - again!11:35 Does Robert have IDS?26:55 Baseball takes on Mizzou29:02 Student Sweet 16 plans32:53 No more Cinderellas?35:01 The Penn Band apologizes43:11 Women's hoops wins an NCAA Tourney Game - again!48:10 Spring football practice starts52:34 Diamond sports and golf updates56:03 Viewer/listener feedback1:02:16 Illini crustaceans
Scott and Robert discuss the Illini crushing Penn 105-70 in the first round. They discuss the dominating performances from the Illini freshmen, the second half surge, and then try to contextualize the Illini's 65 second-half points.
Scott and Robert welcome author and Illini alum Will Leitch to the program to discuss the 2026 Illini in the NCAA Tournament.
Scott and Robert discuss the early exit of men's basketball from the Big Ten Tournament. But there's reason for optimism with their draw as a No. 3 seed. Then they look at the women's outlook in Nashville as a No. 7 seed.00:00 Intro04:42 Two Illini teams in the NCAA Tournament06:50 Robert fantasizes about a revenge tour15:15 Greenville as a destination18:01 A players-only meeting for MBB + losing leads 33:00 Women's basketball head to Nashville40:09 Baseball pitches itself to a Big Ten series win43:44 Robert isn't going to Greenville45:26 Illinois: One of the Ten
Scott and Robert look forward to the Big Ten Tournament as they look back on BTT memories of the past.
Scott and Robert discuss the win over Maryland, the final Big Ten standings, the upcoming Big Ten Tournament, WBB's potential NCAA seed, and then a few thoughts on baseball & tennis.
Scott and Robert discuss the Senior Night win over Oregon + the football staff realignment and then answer listener questions from the mailbag.
Scott and Robert look back at the men's basketball loss to Michigan and then welcome Kendall Bostic, the all-time leading rebounder for Illinois women's basketball and current radio analyst. She dives into this year's team ahead of the Big Ten tournament, the transition to broadcasting, and her Illini career.00:00 - Introduction02:35 - Reviewing Illinois vs. Michigan10:48 - Postseason outlook14:25 - Hello Ella + booking it to class20:09 - Kendall Bostic01:03:24 - Good weekends for Illini baseball and track & field
Scott and Robert discuss their experiences on each coast; Scott on the east coast watching Illini Baseball beat #6 Coastal Carolina and Robert on the west coast watching the #10 Illini lose in overtime to UCLA.
Scott and Robert discuss the complete demolition of USC on Wednesday night and then Montana alum Kevin Van Valkenburg of Fried Egg Golf fills us in on Bobby Hauck's tenure as Montana head coach.
Scott and Robert discuss Sunday's 71-51 win over Indiana, the Orange Krush narratives over the past week, Illini baseball's opening weekend, and the latest football hires. Plus some history on "football block."
Scott and Robert discuss the overtime loss to Wisconsin on Tuesday night and then sit down with Illini golf coach Mike Small to discuss the upcoming season.
Scott and Robert review the overtime loss by Illinois men's basketball at Michigan State before reacting to some big football news. 00:00 - Introduction01:28 - Reviewing Illini MBB's loss at Michigan State12:16 - Why Robert likes a team to be the villain23:07 - Looking back at Illini WBB's sellout and loss to USC28:37 - Illinois football has a new defensive coordinator43:52 - Robert forgets something crucial at MSU
Scott and Robert look back at the 12th straight win for Illinois men's basketball after a rout of Northwestern. Then, they talk with Illinois baseball head coach Dan Hartleb, the all-time winningest coach is program history, who is about to start his 21st season.00:00 - Introduction04:23 - Looking back at Illini men's rout of Northwestern21:53 - Illini women's valiant comeback attempt at Oregon24:08 - Bret Bielema says defensive scheme changes are coming31:50 - Dan Hartleb, Illinois baseball head coach
Scott and Robert marvel at a top-5 road win for Illini men's basketball for the second straight weekend and an important ranked road win for the women's team. Then they discuss defensive coordinator vacancy for Illini football before Scott has an in-depth conversation with Illinois softball head coach Tyra Perry about her career and the upcoming season that begins on February 6.
Scott and Robert look back at the men's basketball win over Washington to extend their winning streak to 10. Then they discuss a strong effort for the women's team in a loss to UCLA, and Robert shares thoughts on the football schedule.
In the first half of the episode, Scott and Robert discuss being there in West Lafayette watching Keaton Wagler score 46 at Mackey. And in the second half, it's a long discussion of possible seeds for the Illini in the NCAA Tournament.
In the first segment, Scott and Robert discuss the latest Illini news including the eight-game winning basketball winning streak and Deputy AD Roger Denny being hired by Oklahoma. And then in the second segment, Illini media legend Loren Tate joins the show to discuss everything he's seen in the last 60 years covering the Illini.
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