The Drive LIVE From Pia’s Sports Bar with Illini Legends J Leman, Kevin Mitchell & Kent Brown
About this episode
The episode features a live discussion with Illinois football legends sharing their experiences and insights.
The Drive goes LIVE from Pia’s Sports Bar for a special show with three Illinois football legends — J Leman, Kevin Mitchell, and former Sports Information Director Kent Brown! The Illini greats share their memories of playing in Champaign, discuss what makes Illinois football special, and offer their thoughts on the current Illini program. Hear stories from the past, insight into Illinois football, plenty of Illini pride, and a great conversation with three individuals who helped leave their mark on the program.
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