Double Duty! Recording Episodes 1 and 2 on the same day

"There's nothing the man can't do!" In the second episode, I sit down with Travis Piotrowski and we talk everything from his illustrious 4 year career at Illinois, to how he plans to transition from athlete to advisor/coach. Did I mention he did this whole interview while driving? Damn. Best of luck next season as a coach! Full interview will be up on Wednesday.  #illini

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