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Set your sails for the JAVAMEN FIGHTING ILLINI PODCAST, the official Illini Basketball podcast of the BIG BANTER Network. We are a group of University of Illinois 2010 alumni that love talking Fighting Illini basketball. Our podcast focuses primarily on Illini basketball with a little football sprinkled in. We share our thoughts on the Fighting Illini, the class of the Big Ten, from a fan perspective. Weekly segments will typically include the following: - Weekly Recap - Weekly Preview - Set ...
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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…
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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. Grab a java, or a rum, and …
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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 trea…
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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 n…
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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. Grab a java, or a rum, and tune in.…
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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? Grab a java or rum and lis…
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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 th…
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'Pede vs. Squad. The debate continues. The JAVA Crew have mixed feelings about our fearless leader, Coach Undy. Has he done enough to earn a lifetime contract by raising us from the depths of despair or does is his failures in March define him? We dish out overall grades and discuss what we want to see for him to earn his keep as a top 10 bagman. G…
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THIS IS MARCH. Java Spy and Java Suds recap the last few weeks of Illini basketball. We talk about the ELITE offensive output from the Illini and what in-between and in-game adjustments we are seeing out of the new Brad. We give our Captain of the Ship and who is walking the plank. Credit is given to the new Brad in the race of BIG Coach of the yea…
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We have a special episode of the Javamen FIghting Illini Podcast this week as Java Shaps joined the Big Ten Huddle shortly after the Illini's collapse in Happy Valley. Grab a java, or a rum, and tune in.由The Javamen
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Java Etch, Java Jubes, and Java Suds are back from a mini hiatus to talk some Illini basketball. We recap the past few weeks, including an in depth look of the good, bad, and ugly from the Nebraska game and preview the upcoming Quad 1 matchup in East Lansing. Java Etch explains why we as Illini bball fans should remain grateful, while Jubes and Sud…
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Java Shaps and Java Joe recap the Illini's missed opportunity in Evanston. Java Joe reminds everyone who Juwan's daddy is. Java Shaps was not happy in the Kittie's high school gym. We discuss what TSJ's return means for the team and preview the upcoming game at home against IU. Grab a java, or a rum, and tune in.…
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Java Suds and Java Shaps get together for a quick recap of the Illini's loss in Champaign against the Terps. Not even Braduary can solve BU's puzzle against the Maryland. We (try) to captain the ship and plank a few others. The night is darkest before the dawn. Grab a java or a rum, and tune in.由The Javamen
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The Crewman get together to recap the Illini victories against Mizzou and Northwestern. We talk captain of the ship and who is walking the plank. Java Joe has AD Josh Whitman making his first ever captain appearance. We close things out by previewing the top 10 matchup in West Lafayette Friday night. Java Jubes provides the treasure map to how to t…
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Java Suds, Joe, Jubes, and Doc get together to talk bragging rights. The Crewman share their thoughts about the Illini's matchup against Mizzou in the 'Lou and are feeling very optimistic. Java Joe shares Brad's history over the past six years in the Bragging rights games. We jump into the Vegas Suite. Java Joe confirms the Enterprise center serves…
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We have a special episode as one of the Crewman, Java Shaps, joined the BIG Ten Huddle to recap this past week of BIG basketball. Java Shaps makes his presence felt by sharing his thoughts on the Illini's loss to the Volunteers this past weekend. Grab a Java, or a Rum, and tune in. Check out the BIG Ten Huddle link below for weekly episodes on ever…
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Join Java Spy and Java Joe as they recap the two huge Illini wins this past week on the East Coast. Almost exactly one year from the day, the Illini get a massive win in the garden. The Crewman discuss the emergence of Marcus Aurelius Domask. We play captain of the ship and who has to walk the plank. We close it out with a preview of the upcoming g…
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We have a special episode of the Javamen podcast this week. Java Suds joins the Big Ten Huddle, one of the Big Banter Network's weekly podcasts, to discuss the future of the NCAA and recap this past week's BIG Ten games, including the Marquette/Illinois game. Make sure you guys check out the Big Ten Huddle and subscribe, you can find the Big Ten Hu…
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Java Suds, Java Joe, and the Spy recap the Illini's tough loss at home against Marquette. Java Joe gives his take on the electric environment in Champaign before tip. We talk captain of the ship and who is walking the plank. The Spy has a plank that you will want to tune in for. Joe pulls out his treasure map scroll and outlines the path to Elmo's …
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Java Jubes, Etch, Doc and our Marquette correspondent, Wubes, get together to recap the Illini victory over EIU. The Javamen crown a new captain of the ship while also suspect turmoil in the cabins. Wubes provides his take on the Marquette roster and what he expects to see in next week's marquee matchup. Java Etch closes it out with a pressing ques…
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Java Suds and Java Spy get together to recap the preseason Illini basketball game against KU. We share our thoughts on who is the Captain of the ship and who is walking the plank in the early going. Java Suds and Java Shaps change their tune a bit about the trajectory of the Illini basketball season. We breakdown the BIG BANTER Network's coaching r…
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Suds, Doc, and Java Etch get together to preview the 2023-2024 Fighting Illini basketball season. The Doc follows the pirate's booty and identifies an interesting outlier. Java Etch cross-examines the full year schedule. Suds doesn't want expectations for the program to be tempered. The Crewman predict number of BIG wins for the year and where we p…
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Set Your Sails for the Orange and Blue Seas. The JAVAMEN are back for Season 2 and we have a special announcement. We have partnered with the Big Banter Network, your home for BIG Ten Podcasts. The JAVAMEN are the official podcast of Illinois basketball. Check out the Big Banter website below. Suds, Java Joe, Jubes, and Spy get together to kick thi…
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Suds, Java Joe, Java Etch, and the Spy talk why the Illini are built for March. We briefly recap the BIG Ten tourney and preview the matchup against Arkansas in Des Moines. Thursday will be a matchup of six future NBA players. Positive Mental Attitude will take this team to the promised land. Will Brad finally lead us to our first Sweet 16 in his s…
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The JAVAMEN have a little more pep in their step as we pod right after the thriller against the Wolverines in Champaign. We have a special guest, Marquette Alum JAVA WUBES, twin brother of JAVA JUBES. The Ruben brothers join Dolla Bills (JAVA Joe) and Suds to recap the Michigan game and the past two weeks of Illini basketball. We talk Captain of th…
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The Javamen have a special guest, IU alum JR Taylor, who joins the podcast to preview the game in Bloomington this Saturday. Java Etch emcees with the Doc, Java P, and Java Joe. We recap the Illini victory against Rutgers and the loss in Happy Valley. JR and Joe throw some haymakers. P stays deep below deck and one member of the Javamen joins him. …
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The Doc, Spy, and Suds get together to recap the last two weeks of Illini basketball. We talk the captain of the ship and who is walking the plank. The JAVAMEN make an unusual discovery during the Castaways segment. We hop in the Vegas suite to preview Saturday's game against Rutgers. Speculation brews that China scrambled the Doc's feed but we pow…
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The JAVAMEN recap the last week of Illini basketball. Java Joe takes on Suds in a debate of who is walking the plank from last Thursday's game against the Hoosiers. Doc shares his thoughts on the misleading box score. The ship gets back on course against the Buckeyes. Mr. P starts the pod in the Vegas suite and ends it in deep waters below deck. Gr…
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And we back, we back, we back...Java Zap (Paulie B) makes his Javamen debut from Mexico City. He joins Shady Joey H and Java Etch (the self-proclaimed "A" team) to recap the victories over MSU and Minnesota. We talk who is walking the plank (if any these days) and who is the captain of the ship. We preview the Indiana game and digest the huge news …
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Java Jubes takes over as the emcee for the night with Jesse and the Spy. We discuss what changed in the recent wins over Wisconsin and Nebraska. There is a new recruit boarding the ship from the homeland. We talk who is captain of the ship and who is walking the plank. The Spy talks about how Michigan lost it's competitive advantage during the Cast…
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Suds, Doc, Java Joe, and Java Jubes join the pod to recap the Illini Northwestern game in Evanston. We discuss who is walking the plank and how we course correct the pirate ship after a brutal stretch. The Doc gives his prognosis on the Wisconsin matchup next week. Java Joe talks about Illini football and his experience in the Pirate Capital of the…
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Java Jubes, the Spy, and Suds get together to recap the Alabama A&M game. We talk about the mutiny below deck. Java Jubes grabs his scuba gear and goes deep sea diving to break down the Illini offense and defense. Scotty Shaps spies a Tiger from the Crow's Nest. The Javamen visit the Vegas Suite to predict the spread for the Braggin' Rights game in…
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Etch, Joey H, and Suds get together to recap the Illini hangover from too much partying at KAMS Friday night. We chat Brad's reaction to the brutal PSU loss and starting 0-2 in the BIG. Etch gives a Castaways update. Joe leads the state of the union. We close it out with some football talk. Condolences to Mike Leach's family from the Javamen. Grab …
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Joey H, Shaps, Jesse, and Suds get together to recap the past week of Illini basketball. We talk about what went wrong in College Park and the huge win at MSG. We name the captain of the ship and who is walking the plank. The Spy climbs the Crow's nest for some intel around the BIG Ten. We close it out with predictions for the upcoming home opener …
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Java Etch joins Doc, P, and Suds to make his debut on the podcast. He shares what it means to him to be a Javaman. Boeheim's ship is at the bottom of the sea. We talk castaways. Doc shares his view on the BIG from the Crow's Nest. We close it out with a live look in the Vegas suite and a preview of Friday's game against Maryland. <1:10> JAVA Etch i…
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Java Jubes makes his debut on the Podcast. The Javamen talk about their upcoming trip to Vegas and make predictions for the opener of the Main event against UCLA. We recap the last week of the season, talk about how the nerds view our Illini, and receive a Pirate's Eulogy. Grab a java or a rum and tune in. VEGAS BABY.…
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Scotty Shaps "Shapopeye" and Jesse Stumpf join Suds and Doc for episode 2. The Javamen recap the Illini's victor against EIU. We discuss who will captain the ship for the upcoming basketball season and who's ready to walk the plank. Jesse gives us a live look into signing day and how Brad has the boys re-loaded for years to come. Shapops gives an u…
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Suds, P, Doc, and Shady get together to launch the first episode of the Fighting Illini podcast, presented by the Javamen. The boys talk about the origin and the history of the Javamen. We also discuss the new starting five for Brad's squad and the Java Power Rankings. We take a live look into the Vegas suite for some basketball odds and predict wh…
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Set your sails on the Orange & Blue Seas, presented by the Javamen. We are a group of 2010 U of I alumni that love talking Fighting Illini basketball. Our podcast focuses primarily on Illini basketball with a little football sprinkled in. Weekly segments will typically include the following: - Weekly Recap - Weekly Preview - Live look into the Vega…
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