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General Category => Fighting Illini Basketball Forum => Topic started by: Dominic on January 23, 2023, 11:40:32 AM

Title: Grading the local Illini media
Post by: Dominic on January 23, 2023, 11:40:32 AM

I’ve listened to most of the locals and here’s what I think:

Lon Tay-  is terrible. He was born with a great broadcasting voice and says nothing at all which is probably why he’s never been to any bigger markets. This guy should be hosting a game show instead of a sports show. A hackey cornball.

Derek Piper- I like Piper. He understands basketball and is very reasonable. When he’s not making recruiting predictions, he’s good at analyzing the game.

Jeremy Werner-  sucks.  Just a homer.  Hardly ever breaks anything. Nothing but excuses.

Mike LaTulip-  nobody uses more words to say nothing than him. A bore, too wordy.

Mike Carpenter- he’s good. The fact he got kicked off the radio station for being too negative is a guy I can relate too. I think him and Piper are the best overall when it comes to discussing Illini sports.

IlliniGuys- Cagley, Sturdy, Prince the worst podcast I’ve ever heard. Homers, poor broadcasting voices, awful. 

Illiniboard (Robert) - terrible and an embarrassment that this clown has a press pass.

J Leman-  I like J.  Probably has the best combo of personality, charisma and football acumen.  He’s at least entertaining.

Title: Re: Grading the local Illini media
Post by: Reacher on January 23, 2023, 11:43:07 AM

What about Robb McColley…

Title: Re: Grading the local Illini media
Post by: Dominic on January 23, 2023, 11:51:54 AM

I don’t think Robb has a podcast or is on the radio regular

Title: Re: Grading the local Illini media
Post by: IVMP on January 23, 2023, 01:49:12 PM

Lon Tay knows his limitations and generally works within them.

In the radio pre-game, LaTulip has more to offer than the usuals who ramble about the same 4-5 topics all the time.

I don't think Jeremy Werner sucks, but he caught some breaks along the way and then made adjustments to fit his lifestyle.

J. Leman is almost too energetic. I get exhausted listening to him.

I don't have time for podcasts. (Sorry, Temp0.)

Title: Re: Grading the local Illini media
Post by: Reacher on January 23, 2023, 06:46:12 PM

Quote from: Dominic on January 23, 2023, 11:51:54 AM

I don’t think Robb has a podcast or is on the radio regular

You can find him in a dumpster fairly regularly though.

Title: Re: Grading the local Illini media
Post by: ThePAMan on January 23, 2023, 07:14:45 PM

I don't see any actual grades. 

Title: Re: Grading the local Illini media
Post by: ILLove1997 on January 23, 2023, 07:16:37 PM

Quote from: Tempo34 on January 23, 2023, 06:46:12 PM

You can find him in a dumpster fairly regularly though.

😂

Title: Re: Grading the local Illini media
Post by: FaninCa on January 23, 2023, 08:02:09 PM

Robert from the illiniboard is terrible. 

Title: Re: Grading the local Illini media
Post by: Cockpuppet on January 26, 2023, 07:14:23 PM

I like Loren Tate. Too bad he died 10 years ago.

Title: Re: Grading the local Illini media
Post by: illinicalvin on January 26, 2023, 08:07:56 PM

Quote from: Cockpuppet on January 26, 2023, 07:14:23 PM

I like Loren Tate. Too bad he died 10 years ago.

91 and still hasn't found anything better to do.