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Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk

NewsTalk 1400 & 93.9 FM
Illinois Baseball
Illinois Basketball
NIL (name, Image, Likeness)
NCAA Tournament
Illinois Fighting Illini
Big Ten Conference
Big Ten Basketball
Uconn Basketball
Big Ten Tournament
MLB
Illinois Softball
Wisconsin Badgers
Transfer Portal
Scott Dochterman
College Athletics
Illinois Football
NIL
Illinois Marathon
Illinois Athletics
PGA Championship

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 sports with Derek Piper (college basketball analyst), Scott Dochterman (The Athletic, Iowa City), Tom Ackerman (KMOX, St. Louis – from Cardinals’ camp in Jupiter, Florida) and David Kaplan (columnist, host of REKAP pod... more

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate recap yesterday’s loss to Wisconsin then talk sports with Dr. Michael LeRoy (UI School of Law), Kent Brown (UI Athletics historian), and David Woods (Indianapolis Star at the NCAA track championships in Fayetteville, Arkans... more

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk sports with Isaac Trotter (CBS Sports.com), Brad Dancer (Illinois men’s tennis coach), Bret Bielema (head football coach) and Jess Settles (BTN basketball analyst).

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate recap last night’s loss to Michigan then talk to Brad Sturdy (Illini Guys), Steve Layman (Newschannel 5, Nashville) and David Woods (Indianapolis Star, at the Big 10 Track & Field Championships in Indianapolis)

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate host an abbreviated edition of SportsTalk ahead of Illinois baseball with guests Mike LaTulip (basketball analyst), State Senator Chapin Rose (on the Bears’ stadium situation) and News-Gazette sports editor Matt Daniels.

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk sports with Bobby Hauck (new Illinois football defensive coordinator), Jeff Rabjohns (peegs.com), David Kaplan (Chicago sports columnist, host of ReKap podcast) and Brendan McHale (Parkland College athletic director).

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk sports with Joe Henricksen (Chicago Sun-Times), Will Leitch (national columnist), Jack Ebling (Spotlight Radio Network, East Lansing) and Kendall Gill (former Illini basketball star, analyst).

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk sports with Rick Schmidt (former Illini basketball player), Mike Pearson (Illinois Historian), Steve Beckett (local attorney) and Tanner Gordon (Colorado Rockies pitcher).

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Recent Guests

Isaac Trotter
CBSSports.com college basketball writer
cbssports.com
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 3-7-26
Jess Settles
BTN basketball analyst
Big Ten Network
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 3-7-26
Chapin Rose
State Senator
Illinois Legislature
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 2-21-26
Bobby Hauck
New defensive coordinator for Illinois football
Illinois Football
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 2-14-26
Jeff Rabjohns
Covers Indiana sports for pigs.com
pigs.com
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 2-14-26
Rick Schmidt
Former Illinois basketball player
University of Illinois
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 1-31-26
Tanner Gordon
Pitcher for the Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 1-31-26
Mike Carmin
Reporter covering Purdue basketball
Purdue Beat Writer
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 1-24-26
Lou Tepper
Former head football coach at the University of Illinois
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 1-24-26

Hosts

Steve Kelly
Co-host on Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk; long-running sports radio host with deep Illinois athletics focus
Loren Tate
Co-host on Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk; veteran Illinois sports radio commentator with extensive local network

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Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 3-7-26
Q: What is Illinois' outlook heading into postseason according to Isaac Trotter?
He is bullish, citing Illinois' size, depth, and favorable matchups that could allow them to win multiple games in the tournament, potentially reaching the Elite Eight or Final Four with the right draw.
Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 2-14-26
Q: How is Bobby Hauck adapting to his new role as defensive coordinator?
He shared that transitioning from head coach to coordinator has been busy but exciting and is looking forward to coaching defense again.
Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 2-7-26
Q: How do you feel about the defensive coaching and player situation for football next season?
It's hard to predict because the coaching staff is making changes and how that impacts the team is unclear.
Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 1-17-26
Q: How does Brad Underwood keep everybody happy with five players averaging double figures?
Winning is the key, as winning trumps all and helps keep the balance.
Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 1-17-26
Q: What does Minnesota need to do today to stay in this ball game?
Minnesota needs to minimize rebounding, shoot the ball well, and hope for an off shooting day from Illinois to have a chance.

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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 show is a long-running downstate Illinois sports program that blends in-depth discussions of Illini athletics with broader college sports coverage. It routinely features a mix of coaches, former players, reporters, and analysts who provide strategic breakdowns of basketball, football, and other college sports events, with frequent guests from local outlets, national networks, and university staff. Episodes often weave in NCAA tournament outlooks, NIL implications, coaching moves, and game previews, complemented by listener calls. A recurring strength is the conversational, insider-perspective approach from seasoned hosts who pull in guests with direct Illinois or Big Ten relevance, making it especially valuable for fans, recruiters, an... more

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1. Isaac Trotter
2. Jess Settles
3. Chapin Rose
4. Bobby Hauck
5. Jeff Rabjohns
6. Rick Schmidt
7. Tanner Gordon
8. Mike Carmin

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