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Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk

NewsTalk 1400 & 93.9 FM
Illinois Basketball
Illinois Football
Big Ten Conference
Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois
Illinois Athletics
NIL
NIL (name, Image, Likeness)
NCAA
NCAA Tournament
Big Ten
College Football
Illinois Baseball
Transfer Portal
Cubs
Big Ten Football
College Basketball
Cardinals
Terrence Shannon
University Of Illinois

It's downstate Illinois' longest running sports radio program. Hosts Steve Kelly and Loren Tate have in-depth conversations about Illini athletics and beyond with notable guests.

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Latest Episodes

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk Saturday sports with Tyler Underwood (Illini men’s basketball assistant coach), Dr. Michael LeRoy (Illinois College of Law), David Kaplan (Chicago reporter, host of ReKap podcast) and Ray Elliott (writer, on renaming t... more

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk Saturday sports with john Steppe (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel), Jeff D’Alessio (Editor, News-Gazette), Isaac Trotter (247 Sports) plus we hear audio from Head football coach Bret Bielema and Illinois football players fr... more

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk Saturday sports with Jeremy Werner (Illini Inquirer), Kevin Mitchell (Carle College of Medicine, football sideline reporter), Greg McMahon (former Illini coach, Florida football staff member), Steve Irvine (UAB footbal... more

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk Saturday sports with Paul Sullivan (Chicago Tribune), J Leman (former Illini linebacker), Matt Fortuna (“The Inside Zone”) and Tom Michael (Illinois deputy athletic director).

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk sports with Adam Rittenberg (senior writer, espn.com), Coach Nick Quartaro, Dr. Michael LeRoy (UI School of Law) and Will Leitch (author, writer for mlb.com).

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk sports with Brad Sturdy (Illini Guys), Scott Dochterman (The Athletic, Iowa City), Kam Cox (UI assistant athletic director for business operations) and Tom Ackerman (KMOX, St. Louis).

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate host Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk. Mark Coomes on College Basketball, Illini Men’s Tennis Coach Brad Dancer, and David Kaplan talking Chicago Sports are today’s guests.

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate host Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk. Today a Fourth of July baseball conversation with Kent Brown, Cubs fan, Mike McCuskey, White Sox fan, and Joe Thompson, Cardinals fan.

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Recent Guests

Bret Bielema
Head coach, Illinois football
Illinois Fighting Illini
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 8-15-26
John Steppe
Writer for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 8-15-26
Isaac Trotter
Illinois graduate, basketball writer for 247 Sports/CBS
247 Sports, CBS
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 8-15-26
Khalil Valentine
Fighting Illini running back
Illinois Football
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 8-15-26
Aidan Loughrey
Fighting Illini running back
Illinois Football
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 8-15-26
Kevin Mitchell
Former Illinois safety, broadcaster and fundraiser
Illinois Radio Network / Illini broadcast team
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 8-8-26
Steve Irvine
Bejournalist covering UAB Athletics
The Banner down in Birmingham
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 8-8-26
Rand Tule
EIU grad, former Illinois assistant coach
Eastern Illinois University
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 8-8-26
Paul Sullivan
Veteran Chicago Tribune reporter
Chicago Tribune
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 8-1-26

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Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 8-8-26
Q: What makes Kayton Howser stand out as the Illinois quarterback prospect?
Howser is praised for his quick release and strong arm, with the host noting that he avoids the sacks that plagued Luke Altmyer and shows potential to adapt to Big Ten level play, though his success will rely on the offensive line and in-game decision-making.
Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 7-18-26
Q: What is the five-in-five rule and why is it changing now?
Kam Cox explains that the five-year framework standardizes the time a student-athlete can compete, reducing waivers and patches, but current lawsuits in various jurisdictions have created injunctions for certain groups; the outcome could impact eligibility timelines nationwide.
Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk 7-11-26
Q: How has the recruitment landscape changed for Illinois basketball in recent years?
Panelists explain that rosters are increasingly built with international players and transfers, making roster management more complex and moving away from a traditional in-state focus.
Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk 7-11-26
Q: What is the expected impact of the five-for-five rule on college athletics and player development?
The guests discuss that the rule could slow early development for some players, extend their college careers, affect roster construction, and create questions about how four- and five-year plans interact with pro trajectories and education.
Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 6-20-26
Q: What is the Investors Society and how does it differ from existing funds like the iFund?
Howard Milton explains that the Investors Society is an unrestricted philanthropic vehicle designed to provide flexible funds for the athletic department, complementing the iFund's ticketing and parking benefits; it supports general needs such as facilities, dining, and health services, and helps backfill new expenses like NIL-related rights, with a focus on 100% tax-deductible gifts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk

What is Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This downstate Illinois sports talk program features long-form conversations with guests who are deeply connected to Illinois athletics and the broader college sports landscape. Episodes commonly explore Illinois basketball and football, NIL policy and governance, conference realignment, and the mechanics of college sports administration, often weaving in legal, financial, and media-context insights. Guests range from coaches and athletic directors to analysts, reporters, and NIL/legal experts, creating a mix of tactical program detail and big-picture governance discussion. A standout trait is the show's local-flavor and community vibe, with strong emphasis on Illinois teams, donor and NIL fundraising context, and the evolving structures th... more

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1. Bret Bielema
2. John Steppe
3. Isaac Trotter
4. Khalil Valentine
5. Aidan Loughrey
6. Kevin Mitchell
7. Steve Irvine
8. Rand Tule

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