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Episode 1095- The Starting Lineup Jan 2nd- "In Coach Bielema We Trust"

Join Travis & Eric on the show the guys talk about:  recapping the final day of some Holiday Tournaments since the guys last joined you, Illinois gets to win number 10 on the football season, which rarely happens, Coach Bret Bielema owing Coach Beamer and South Carolina, who's at fault, whos to balme, should the officals have done more, maybe or maybe not faking injuries, other CFP games out of the way and so much more on the first show of the new year!

The Starting Lineup- New Year Pod "Top 10 Sports Stories Of The Year 2024"

Join Travis & Eric on this special edition the show: the guys recap the year 2024 with a countdown of the top 10 sports stories of the year, 10 local stories, 10 national stories and everything in between. So from everyone at the starting lineup we wish you a safe and happy new years & here's to 2025!!

Episode 1094- The Starting Lineup Dec 30th- "Recapping The Holiday Madness In One Pod"

Join Travis & Eric on the show the guys talk about:  recapping all the HS basketball results from a busy holiday tournament weekend, look at some of the holiday tournaments wrapping up today, Illinois basketball from yesterday, College Football, NFL, and Pick'em of course!!

Episode 1093- The Starting Lineup Dec 27th- "The Pickem Pod"

Join Eric for a solo trip to recap and do pickem for the week. Plus when can we stop pointing fingers and look in the mirror.

Episode 1092- The Starting Lineup Dec 23rd- "We Braggin & Merry Christmas You Filthy Animals"

Join Travis & Eric on the show the guys talk about:  all the HS basketball results from this weekend and some Friday games as well, CFP had everybody all up in their feelings after the results of the first round games, people cant be satisfied with anything, NFL action, FB Pick'em recap and Illinois wins Braggin Rights again after beating Mizzou for the 2nd year in a row!

Episode 1091- The Starting Lineup Dec 20th- "What A Sports Weekend We Have In Store"

Join Travis & Eric on the show the guys talk about:  the basketball results from your Thursday, Cumberland with the W to advance to the championship game of SE Tourney, girls bball results as well, look ahead at the schedule tonight and this weekend, new era of the CFP begins, NFL this weekend, FB Pick'em, Braggin Rights on Sunday, Cubs & Sammy Sosa, significant Nascar and court update!

Episode 1090- The Starting Lineup Dec 19th- "Some Trades You Accept Some You Don't"

Join Travis & Eric on the show the guys talk about:  the basketball results from a light schedule, take a look at the basketball schedule for this Thursday evening,  College Bowls from last night and pick em for tonight, NFL week 16 begins tonight, Cubs making a trade, and Arenado blocking a trade!

Episode 1089- The Starting Lineup Dec 18th- "It's Begging To Look A Lot Like Christmas (Tournaments)"

Join Travis & Eric on the show the guys talk about:  the basketball results from last night including some holiday tournaments getting underway, take a look at the light schedule for this evening, NBA Cup from last night, Bowl games tonight and the guys pick'em!

Episode 1088- The Starting Lineup Dec 17th- "Getting Worse Before It Gets Better"

Join Travis & Eric on the show the guys talk about:  the HS basketball results from Monday to begin the week, take a look at the schedule for tonight, MNF from last night featuring only one good performance between two games, how is this gotten worse after firing Eberflus!

Episode 1087- The Starting Lineup Dec 16th- "How The Turntables"

Join Travis & Eric on the show the guys talk about:  all the basketball results from Friday & Saturday, local schedule for tonight, College Basketball from the weekend as well, including Illinois falling to number 1 Tennessee turning the tables on the Illini takes, College FB and the the Heisman Trophy, NFL from over the weekend and the Cubs swinging for the Kyle Tucker trade!