It's a bit of a stressful time at BNDWGN HQ, thanks to the Chicago Cubs' derring-do in the postseason. We discuss this (at length), plus some announcer rivalry, plus an ode to possibly the best TV sports drama ever. Hint: It has nothing to do with the Cubs.
This week’s hiring of Lovie Smith as the 25th football coach in Illini history has generated huge interest among fans and sportswriters. U of I graduate Will Leitch falls into both those categories. In a column this week for Sports On Earth, the Mattoon native recalls another optimistic time for Illini football, more than 25 years ago.
You made the mistake of encouraging them, so Brian and Lisa are back for another edition of "The Bandwagon." Today's topics include Major League Baseball, passionate soccer fans, youth sports, and much more.
Former major league outfielder Doug Glanville, who broke in with the Cubs in 1996, was also a member of the 2003 team that fell just short of going to the World Series. But today, he's best known as an analyst for ESPN and writer for the New York Times and Newsweek. He spoke with Jeff Bossert about the 2015 Cubs.
With the Cubs and Cardinals meeting in the Major League Baseball playoffs for the first time ever, we thought it would be fun to make a friendly wager with our colleagues at St. Louis Public Radio.
