Drew Pastorek is a journalist for The Champaign Room, focusing on local sports coverage in Champaign, Illinois. With a passion for Illinois athletics, Drew provides in-depth analysis and commentary on the University of Illinois football and basketball teams, offering insights into team performance, player transfers, and the overall outlook for the program.
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Drew Pastorek's coverage primarily focuses on local sports, particularly Illinois athletics, football, and basketball within the context of the Big Ten Conference and college sports. He often seeks expert commentary and provides reviews of teams' performances.
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A peek at some of the top players that will be suiting up against the Illini during non-conference play.
The Illini will have to contend with high-level playmakers on either side of the ball.
Another Illini is headed to the show!
In recent months we have seen major reform in college athletics, specifically when it comes to compensating players. And now another domino has fallen in order to further player empowerment.
On this episode of the “Oskee Talk” podcast I look back on the week in Paris for the Illini Olympians, outline football’s path to a bowl, and talk Kasparas Jakucionis’ superb Eurobasket performance.
By: Drew Pastorek
Illinois QB Luke Altmyer was named Wednesday to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award preseason watch list. The award, named after the Pro Football Hall of Famer, is presented annually to the top upperclassman quarterback in college football.
Illinois Fighting Illini football embarks on a new season in less than TWO WEEKS. The Illini host Eastern Illinois in the season opener Aug. 29, and the program announced its six 2024 team captains on Thursday. Let’s meet ‘em.
Pleas Honeywood, Brandt Dolce & I congratulate the Illini Olympians (6:03). We also review preseason watchlists (15:17), football captains (24:25), and team ratings (32:04) and have fun with over/under predictions for football season (42:26). Finally, we discuss new basketball numbers (73:27) and non-conference viewership (84:59).
By: Drew Pastorek
Bret Bielema has said the right things. But the time for talk is over.
The Orange & Blue did what was required of them Thursday. Now things get serious.
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