Illinois Fighting Illini Podcast

Chicago sportswriter and author Ed Sherman re-joined the show and discussed the release of his new book - This is B1G: How the Big Ten Set the Standard in College Sports. The book is an all-encompassing history of the Big Ten, and Sherman shared what went into researching, writing and marketing the book throughout the entire process. (2:30-22:30) Then, BTN researcher Harold Shelton joined to discuss the state of what appears to be a very deep basketball conference in the Big Ten this season and how teams have fared through nearly two months and two league games. Harold also previewed the nine Big Ten bowl games awaiting over the holidays. (23:30-1:03:30)