Oskee Talk
For fans of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini.
Episodes
I'm joined by The Champaign Room's Pleas Honeywood & Brandt Dolce to check in following Illinois' emotional homecoming victory over USC (4:42). We defend rushing the field (10:11) and revisit the environment at Memorial Stadium (15:28). We recap the action from an in-person perspective (23:21), examine Luke Altmyer's emergence (44:32) and Illinois' coaching adjustments (54:46).
Finally, we preview this Saturday's matchup with P...
The Champaign Room's Brandt Dolce joins me to rehash Illinois' despicable, disgraceful, disappointing dud versus Indiana (3:35) and how this loss can serve as a line of demarcation (26:33). We also discuss potential personnel changes (37:31), attempt to define the program's "standard" (43:42) and examine the struggles with protecting Luke Altmyer (47:56).
We also revisit the history between USC & Illinois (53:30) and ...
L.C. Norton of SBNation's The Crimson Quarry joins me to discuss the Fighting Illini's primetime showdown with the Hoosiers. We chat about the anticipation level for both teams (3:13), why Illinois is not "this year's Indiana" (6:26), as well as IU fans' abundance of confidence (11:25).
We also examine players Indiana needs to rely on (15:49), the comparison between QBs Fernando Mendoza & Luke Altmyer (19:41), and why...
I'm joined by The Champaign Room's Pleas Honeywood & Brandt Dolce to revisit the latest with Illini volleyball & soccer (4:48) and Brandt's first "FamILLY" tailgate (10:13). We recap last week's shutout victory over Western Michigan (14:35) and discuss Luke Altmyer's consistent QB play (29:07) before looking ahead to Saturday night's primetime matchup at Indiana (34:39) and why we love this being the first Big Ten...
Welcome in, Illini fans! On this week's episode...
- Illinois volleyball takes on a top-five foe & soccer continues its hot start (3:03)
- I recap football's blowout win at Duke (10:51)
- The Quad Citians had a great day in Durham (25:22)
- Tanner Heckel proves me right (27:47)
- Luke Altmyer continues to show out (31:16)
- Hank Beatty is Mr. All Purpose (35:44)
- The Big Ten Week Two Tour (44:20)
- Let's embrace the TOP TEN F...
On this episode I recap the Illini's season-opening victory over Western Illinois (3:30), revisit Hank Beatty's historic night (16:39), and preview Saturday's game at Duke (23:17).
I also break down the men's and women's non-conference hoops schedules (34:25) and wrap up the week in volleyball & soccer (46:17).
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We complete our preseason previews by breaking down Illinois' special teams unit. I'm joined by TCR's Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood to recap the additions and subtractions through the transfer portal before examining the depth chart.
We also explain the importance of "hidden yardage" and discuss one of the most underappreciated positions on the roster -- hopefully for the final time.
On this episode I preview the Illini defensive backs along with TCR’s Pleas Honeywood & Don Glenn. We break down why the secondary is the true definition of retention (2:42), Illinois' plethora of pro prospects (9:23) and Bret Bielema's long-term approach (15:38). We also discuss the versatility of the secondary (21:48) and our hidden gems for 2025 (32:01).
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I'm joined by Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood to discuss Illinois football's many watchlist candidates (4:16). We take extra time to recognize Xavier Scott & Gabe Jacas (12:29) and our appreciation for Luke Altmyer (26:05). We also discuss the Ohio State sellout and the impact the game could have on the national scene (37:24).
We end the episode by breaking down Illini basketball's success by uniform (54:07) and reviewing the latest...
TCR's Don Glenn & Pleas Honeywood rejoin me to continue our preseason previews with the edge rushers & linebacking corps. We discuss the addition of Leon Lowery and review the rest of the "OLB" room. We also examine the impact of Gabe Jacas and his potential place in Illini history. We then break down the middle linebackers, the impact coaching has made on the group, and the Illini's positional depth. We wrap up by pinpointing poss...
TCR's Pleas Honeywood & Don Glenn join me to preview the Illini defensive line. We take a look at the transfer additions (4:20) before going over the returnees & incoming freshmen (15:49). We also discuss our potential breakout players (21:18) as well as the emphasis on development (26:41).
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Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood are back to help me preview the Fighting Illini offensive line. We discuss the return of all five starters (2:55) and the importance of continuity (8:07). We also share our picks for additional players to watch (18:43) and who could potentially play their way into a starting role (25:16).
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The Champaign Room's Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood are back with me to continue our positional previews by analyzing the receiving room. We talk about the potential impact of transfer wideouts Justin Bowick & Hudson Clement, as well as the incumbent receivers that could emerge in 2025. We also discuss Illinois' lack of productivity at tight end & several breakout candidates this season.
Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood join me to preview the Illini's QB room. We examine how Luke Altmyer has stabilized the position in Champaign (6:32) as well as his place in the Illinois record books (14:56). We also briefly discuss Ethan Hampton's role and the rest of the depth chart (22:55).
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Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood are back with me to discuss the latest 2026 football commit (4:33), slurp more SEC tears (14:07), and break down the preseason Big Ten QB rankings (28:31). We also chat about men's basketball's upcoming series with Tennessee (45:30), Brad Underwood's newest staff addition (53:35), and review the latest women's hoops updates (65:46).
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This week I'm joined by Pleas Honeywood & Brandt Dolce to scrutinize USA Today's Big Ten backfield rankings (10:12). We also preview Illinois' running backs room (41:08) and debate which back is the catalyst for the team's success (47:55). We break down Phil Steele's strength of schedule ratings (60:15) and discuss the Illini going "all in" for 2025 (74:51).
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On this episode I help introduce my newest almost co-host, Isaac Ambrose of The Champaign Room (2:35). Isaac & I discuss the 2025 Illini Hall of Fame class (8:11), revisit last week's NBA Draft (12:54) as well as Illinois' newfound relevance in NBA circles (20:45) and we also review TCR's All-Quarter-Century Team (39:40). We also break down the latest in Illini football recruiting (49:31), the shortening of the Mizzou series (62:49...
This week I'm rejoined by The Champaign Room's Pleas Honeywood to recognize All-Americans in Track & Field (8:27). We also discuss basketball's summer workouts getting underway (20:35) and the ramifications of Ty Rodgers' injury (26:21). We also chat about Texas Tech and the degree of difficulty of Illinois' non-conference schedule (33:38) as well as break down the upcoming rule changes for men's basketball (47:43). We conclude the...
This week I'm joined by Pleas Honeywood and Said Bravo makes his Oskee Talk debut. Said shares his background as an Illinois student and offers a crash course on the Champaign social scene (2:45). We recognize history-making performances from Illini track & field (18:50), discuss the hoops' rematch with UConn (23:03), and review some of the latest NBA mock drafts (35:50). We also recap football's kickoff times and newest transfer a...
I’m rejoined by Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood to wrap up the men’s golf season (2:47) and discuss basketball’s enticing matchups against Alabama (9:18) & Tennessee (14:36) as well as scheduling the proper tier of teams (25:32). We also chat about the latest additions to Brad Underwood’s staff and Shauna Green’s roster (30:13). Finally, we unveil our list of desired hoops opponents (47:57).
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