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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
Wisconsin Badgers
Illinois Softball
Transfer Portal
Scott Dochterman
NIL
College Athletics
Illinois Football
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 & Loren Tate host an early edition of SportsTalk ahead of the Illinois/USC game with guests Kevin Mitchell (former Illini defensive back) and Tom Ackerman (KMOX, St. Louis).

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk sports with Don Fischer (Indiana radio play-by-play), Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer), Scott Dochterman (The Athletic, Iowa City), and J Leman (former Illini star linebacker and BTN analyst).

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate host Illini Pella Saturday Sportstalk. Guests include Jack Ebling from East Lansing, David Kaplan from Chicago, Kedric Prince discussing Illini basketball recruiting, and Martin O’Donnell with son Sean talking Illini Footba... more

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate host an early and abbreviated edition of SportsTalk ahead of the Illinois/Duke football game. They check in with News-Gazette sportswriter Scott Richey, live from Durham, North Carolina, then visit with Will Leitch (author,... more

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate review last night’s Illini football victory then catch-up with Rod Cardinal (former Illinois basketball trainer), David Shumate (Duke radio play-by-play), and Matt Daniels (News-Gazette sports editor). We also hear audio fr... more

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate host Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk. Today’s guests are Joe Davis, WIU football head coach, Adam Fletcher, Illinois basketball strength coach, Jared White from the Prairieland Council Scouting America, Roger Denny, Illino... more

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk sports with Brad Sturdy (Illini Guys), B.J. Stone (Western Illinois University radio play-by-play), John Paddock (former Illini quarterback), Mike Pearson (Illinois historian) and Dan Krier (CU Kiwanis Club).

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk sports with Jeremy Werner (Illini Inquirer), Jason Heggemeyer (former UI assistant athletic director), Adam Rittenberg (senior writer, espn.com) and Camryn Crocker (Illini assistant basketball coach).

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Recent Guests

Scott Richey
Reporter from the News-Gazette covering the Illinois game.
News-Gazette
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 9-6-25
Rod Cardinal
Former Illinois basketball trainer and medical personnel
University of Illinois
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 8-30-25
David Shumate
Radio play-by-play announcer for Duke Football
Duke University
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 8-30-25
Dee Brown
Former Illinois basketball player
Illinois
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 8-30-25
Jaren Howard
Assistant coach at Arizona State
Arizona State University
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 8-30-25
James Augustine
Former Illinois basketball player
Illinois
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 8-30-25
Joe Davis
Head coach of Western Illinois Football
Western Illinois University
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk 8-23-25
Adam Fletcher
Strength and conditioning coach for Illinois basketball
University of Illinois
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk 8-23-25
Jared White
Representative from Prairieland Council of Scouting America
Scouting America
Episode: Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk 8-23-25

Hosts

Steve Kelly
Co-host of the show with a prominent presence in discussions about Illinois athletics.
Loren Tate
Co-host of the show known for his extensive commentary on Illinois sports and athletics.

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Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 9-6-25
Q: Does Illinois have the depth to handle the 90-degree heat?
Scott addresses that due to the depth gained over the years, Illinois can handle the heat better than in the past.
Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 8-16-25
Q: What do you think will be the key to an upset for Western Illinois against Illinois?
The offense needs to keep the defense off the field as much as possible and grind out first downs.
Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 7-19-25
Q: If you were going to start an Illinois football team of all time, who would your quarterback be?
There are many great options including Jeff George, Kurt Kittner, and Juice Williams. Each brought significant contributions during their time.
Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 6-7-25
Q: What must players maintain to be in good academic standing?
Players must maintain progress toward graduation by passing a certain number of classes.
Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 5-31-25
Q: What does opting out of the settlement mean for EIU?
Opting out allows EIU to maintain current roster limits without cutting athletes that might be impacted by roster size constraints associated with the settlement.

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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?

Listeners can expect in-depth discussions and insightful commentary about various aspects of Illinois athletics, primarily focusing on college sports, including football, basketball, and baseball. Notable topics include player recruitment, NCAA regulations, the ongoing impact of the transfer portal, and emerging athletes. The show often features prominent figures from the sports community, such as coaches and analysts, who offer their perspectives on latest developments and significant events in the athletic realm, providing a rich combination of analysis and personal anecdotes. Unique to this series is the strong emphasis on local sporting events and the connection to the university's athletic identity, making it a compelling listen for fa... more

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2. Fasteners Etc. Postgame Show
3. Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast
4. Penny For Your Thoughts
5. Inside Illini Basketball

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Recent guests on Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk include:

1. Scott Richey
2. Rod Cardinal
3. David Shumate
4. Dee Brown
5. Jaren Howard
6. James Augustine
7. Joe Davis
8. Adam Fletcher

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