The Crewman get together to recap the Illini's first test in Birmingham. We discuss who is the early front runner for Captain of the Ship. Java Shaps planks Chicago sports and Java Suds get heated. Java Joe talks balance and hypes up Illini football.

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The Crewman are back to talk Illini basketball. We recap the first 3 games of the year and share our initial reactions to the new squad. We discuss who is the Captain of the Ship and who is walking the plank two weeks into the season. Java Joe gets taught a geography lesson. The non-conference schedule is predicted. Java Shaps gives the run down on Castaways and Java Suds gives one bonus Castaway.

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The JAVAMEN are back to recap the last two weeks of Illini football. We discuss the main takeaways from the win against the defending champs. We talk about Java Shaps' upcoming trip to Eugune to take on the #1 team in the country. The Illini continue to get disrespected in the polls and we have something to say about it.

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Java Suds, Java Shaps, and Java Joe board the ship to talk about our Illini's hot start. We talk about what position group has been the most pleasant surprise and who is walking the plank. Java Suds and Java Shaps assign blame for the Illini's goal line sequence at the end of the first half against PSU. Java Joe shows us the path to the buried treasure.

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The JAVAMEN kickoff the Illini football season with special guest, former QB1 of the Fighting Illini, Reilly O'Toole. Reilly provides insights about his recruitment and career with the Illini. We discuss the keys to the 2024-25 football season. Reilly shares his thoughts on Brad being an elite program builder and we close it out by predicting the number of wins for Bert's squad.

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Listen in as JAVA Shaps joins the BIG Ten Huddle to debate which teams in the BIG have the hardest and easiest non-conference schedules for the 2024-2025 basketball season. Java Shaps, JR, and Kent from Casual BIG Ten also debat the top coaches and mascots in the BIG.

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The boys are back above sea level to recap what has been a wild offseason...so far. Join Joe, Jubes, and Shaps as they discuss the new roster filled with NBA talent and give praise to our fearless leader. Is Undy more than just an elite program builder? Plus, could there be one more piece joining an already loaded lineup?

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The JAVAMEN close out season 2 of the Javamen Fighting Illini Podcast. We recap the Illini's most successful season in 19+ years. The Doc recaps his night in Boston against the Cyclones. Java Joe discusses improvements made by Brad over the years. We discuss what went wrong against the Huskies, including the gameplan according to the Spy.

We are thankful for a hell of a year.

Thank you to Brad, Josh, TJ, Coleman, Ayo, Trent, Kofi, and many others.

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