The Field Pass: Recent Episodes
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Illini Football/Basketball podcast from IlliniBoard hosted by Mikey Dudek, Dan Saladino, and John Balas.
Illinois brings the best record in college football into Happy Valley to take on the Nittany Lions. We still don't know what "white out...energy" is. Also, Tom Allen's voice is too raspy to call plays. These are just the facts. Don't be mad.
On the heels of our big win over Kansas, Central Michigan comes into Champaign seeking a homecoming upset. What the Chippewas don't know is we have a secret weapon and it comes in the form of a Mikey Dudek pregame speech.
Kansas comes to town for a pivotal rematch in front of a sold out Memorial Stadium. We break down the matchup and give our predictions.
Football is back! We break down the 2024 squad, dive into the schedule, and give our season predictions. Stick around for a quick EIU preview at the end.
Homecoming Week vs. Wisconsin! We have some life after a bounce back win at Maryland. This episode is for the ears of The Seventeen only.
Big drum, little cannon. The guys breakdown this Saturday's showdown with Coach Walters and Purdue.
You want rants? You want random videos saved in @ALionEye's phone? You want hard hitting Penn State analysis? We've got you covered on all fronts as Robert fills in for Mikey this week.
The boys relive a narrow victory in Week 1 and look ahead to a Friday night showdown at Kansas.
Season 3 of the Bret Bielema era. Season 4 of The Field Pass. The fellas preview the season ahead and make record predictions.
Iron man and Second-Team All B1G OT Alex Palczewski joins the show to give us an inside look at the season and his Illini career.
You can pick your nose, but you can't pick your defender (more than 2 yards down field). The boys recap what should've been one of the biggest wins in program history.
Do the Illini have any juice left in the tank for the Wolverines? Under Bret Bielema, all things are possible.
Purdue and the refs stole that stupid action figure cannon from us and we're not very happy about it.
Big game, little cannon! We preview the Big Ten West showdown vs. Purdue and give our predictions.
The Illini are back in Champaign this week and the South Farm winds will be ripping. We preview the matchup vs. Sparty and give our game predictions.
Another dominant victory for Illinois football. The boys talk what it means, favorite plays, and Dan shares a few stories from Mexico.
As the #17 Illini come off a bye, will the boys be reading their own press clippings as they head to Lincoln?
Another week, another dub. The boys recap the win over Minnesota and answer some listener questions.
With major Big Ten West title implications on the line, can the Illini string together another win over the Gophers?
Robert fills in for Dan this week as we talk about the Illini moving to 5-1 on the season (and into the polls).
Beatdown [noun] | ˈbēt-ˌdau̇n
1) a violent physical beating
2) an emphatic or overwhelming defeat
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘢 𝘣𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯.
It's time for another Big Ten road test. We break down this week's matchup vs. the Badgers and give our game predictions.
The boys discuss the stress-free, cruise control victory over the Mocs and peek ahead at the remaining schedule.
We're back after the bye week to preview some Thursday night football vs. the Chattanooga Mocs.
We recap the big W over Virginia. Other topics include dual-threat kickers, ideas to fill Memorial Stadium, and how to prevent players from cramping.
Revenge game? Join us as we preview the matchup vs. Virginia, choose this week's X-factors, and give our game predictions.
We've circled the calendar for our first road test! Will we hand Indiana its 9th straight loss dating back to last season?
Listen in for our predictions as we break down the pivotal Friday night matchup.
Best record in college football! The boys break down a successful Week 0 and give their first impressions of the new Barry Lunney Jr. offense. Be sure to stick around for a new segment: Man Up!
Week 0 is here and the Wyoming Cowboys are coming to town!
We preview the matchup, deep dive into the origin of "Pokes", and give our game predictions. Plus, you won't want to miss the triumphant return of everyone's favorite segment: Mikey's Specific Stat of the Week!
The Field Pass is back! Robert joins the show to preview the upcoming Illini football season. Plus, Mikey breaks down the Pony 18 offense and the boys make their record predictions.
The boys tie a bow on the 2021 Illini Football season and Mikey finally cancels his New Year's trip to Pasadena.
The boys are back from the bye week to preview Saturday's matchup with the Hawkeyes. How will a Bielema-less Illini team fare on the road? Plus, hear our first impressions of the Kofi-less Illini on the hardwood.
Illini Board's own, Bobby Bets, joins the show to preview the matchup with the Golden Gophers and detail his hatred for PJ Fleck's sideline antics.
Can the Illini keep the momentum rolling against Rutgers? The guys preview this week's matchup and brainstorm potential new packages for the offense.
23 point underdogs?? Dooooon't caaaaare. Join us as we reminisce on the thrilling 9 (NINE!!!) OT upset in Happy Valley.
We're back after the Bye Week with Robert Rosenthal (aka Bobby Bets) to wrap up #ShotsFiredGate and preview the matchup with Penn State in Happy Valley.
It's time for The Field Pass Reunion and we're having déjà vu as Wisconsin is back to play the Illini on Homecoming weekend. The guys debate which sideline wants to enact revenge harder.
We discuss the bounce back victory over Charlotte, Kerby Joseph & the moon, and 4th & Short Decisions Pt. 3. If that isn't enough, we also wake up the Illini Oracle in the middle of the night to answer a trivia question.
Conference USA is back in Champaign this week and the Illini are out for revenge. Plus, Mikey Dudek breaks down his return to (flag) football.
The guys try to make sense of another 4th quarter collapse, what went wrong, and where we go from here.
Can Illinois fend off a revenge game by Purdue's drum to reclaim the Cannon?!? The guys break it all down ahead of this week's matchup.
The Maryland loss ripped our hearts out...if you have the will to listen to this episode, just know that we love you. Also, Mikey Dudek is back playing football again not clickbait this time
Former Illini QB/TE Chayce Crouch joins the show to preview the Big Ten battle vs. Maryland. The guys discuss QBs switching positions and whether Kofi Cockburn could play football.
The guys sit down to talk about the disappointing loss to UTSA and preview the game against Virginia. Also, Mikey decides to drop some breaking news about his return to football.
The boys sit down to preview this week's matchup against the UTSA Roadrunners. Do you know the difference between pancakes and knockdowns? We sure don't...but stick around for #MikeysSpecificStatsOfTheWeek
The Illini Oracle, Robert Rosenthal, subs in for an injured Mikey Dudek {not really} to recap the big victory against Nebraska. Plus, Robert details the closest he's come to cheering in the press box.
Get ready for the Week Zero showdown vs. Nebraska with The Field Pass! Mikey, Dan, and John break down the matchup and make some bold predictions.
Illini Football is almost here! Mikey Dudek and the guys preview the 2021 season, give their player X-Factors, and make their official record predictions.
Illini alum Dylan Meyer joins the show ahead of the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. We talk Illini golf rivals and how he became a visor guy to spite Coach Small.
The boys break down the Spring Game plus recurring guest Jake Hansen joins the show to chat about his decision to run it back one more time in Champaign.
Special guest Zac Himmel joins the guys to preview the Illini's tourney path through the Midwest Regional. Plus, we detail two recent Field Pass controversies with Iowa Hoops and Jordan Bohannon. #WatermarkGate #BohannonGate
The boys catch up on Illini hoops. Plus, Nick Allegretti joins the show to talk about everything from his 2nd Super Bowl appearance to the Facebook coin marketplace to wrestling his teammates in the locker room.
Former Illini great Nick Hardy joins the guys to discuss his recent success on the PGA Tour and share an epic story about how he literally became a #1 teammate during the Big Ten Championship.
The boys are back to break down the new regime under Coach Bielema, the return of the NCAA Football video game series, and talk a little Illini hoops.
Robert joins the guys to reflect on the end of the Coach Lovie Smith era and talk through some potential head coaching candidates
The boys discuss all things Illini football and basketball. Plus, former Illini All-American and current BTN analyst J Leman joins the show to share his thoughts on the football season and a few Illini stories.
The boys preview this week's football matchup with Iowa. Plus, Mike LaTulip joins the guys to talk Illini hoops and revisit the time he got roasted by one of his own fans.
The boys recap the MTE and preview the Ohio State matchup (whoops). Plus, a bonus discussion about Lane Kiffin's clipboard throwing ability and which Illini uniforms are the ~fastest~.
The boys recap another big road win vs. Nebraska. Plus, Illini legend Juice Williams joins the show to relive some of his favorite memories in the orange and blue.
The boys preview this week’s road matchup with Nebraska. Plus, Mikey shares stories about his Welker/Edelman comparisons, Husker fans being “Midwestern nice”, and what happens if you call Coach Lovie Smith by his first name.
Mikey, Dan, and John recap the big road win vs. Rutgers. Plus, former Illini RB Reggie Corbin joins the guys to talk about the highs and lows of his Illini career, his 1-on-1 battles with Jake Hansen, and #PracticeWesLunt.
The guys preview this week’s matchup vs. Rutgers, talk Lil Uno, and Mikey discusses the meal situation on Big Ten road trips. Plus a bonus segment on how Andy Katz rigged the Braggin’ Rights coin toss.
The boys break down a disappointing home loss to Minnesota with special guest and former Illini QB great Reilly O’Toole.
Special guest Craig G of Illiniboard.com joins the fellas to preview a crucial matchup vs. The Boat Rowers.
The guys break down the loss to Purdue, talk Blake Hayes for Heisman, and brainstorm ideas for downing punts at the 1-yard line.
Mikey, Dan, and John discuss the upcoming Purdue game and ways for the Illini to repair a season that started with a flat tire.
Mikey, Dan, John, and Robert discuss the false start to the season - a 45-7 loss to Wisconsin. Link that Mikey references in the pod is here.