Will's Fifth Quarter Special

The sixty-third episode of Will's Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from Chicago Bears super fan Alex Dolinar. The first segment features an original show segment called Will's Fifth Quarter Trivia where a question on the history of Will's Fifth Quarter Special is read along with the first clue. The first segment features host Will Farlow with guest appearance Alex Dolinar as the start on their views of the Chicago Bears direction. The Bears made smart hires by GM Ryan Poles, Head Coach Matt Eberflus, and the staff as Alex helps Will give insight on the moves. Alex makes an interesting claim of his favorite hire among the new people in the Chicago Bears organization. The Chicago Bees have holes to fill this offseason as Will and Alex share what positions should be targeted during this week’s draft combine. The NFL Free Agent period begins March 14th, and Will joins Alex in predicting which players could be fits in Chicago. The final segment closing the show is W

The sixty-second episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring guest appearances from SABR Editor Bruce Allardice and Chicago Bears expert Alex Dolinar. This episode is a special edition of the fish quarter sports talk marking the fourth birthday and anniversary of Will’s Fifth Quarter Special. The first segment features an original show segment called Will's Fifth Quarter Trivia where a question on the history of Will's Fifth Quarter Special is read along with the first clue. The second segment features Will Farlow and guest appearance SABR Editor Bruce Allardice as he joins Will on the fifth quarter sports talk to talk about the current MLB Lockout. Bruce helps Will shed light on views of the things that led to this work stoppage in the MLB. New Luxury tax, possible universal DH, and more could come to the MLB as Bruce goes in depth on how big of a historical change to the MLB. This is the fourth MLB Lockout in league history, and Bruce shares with us the historical conne

The sixty-first episode of Will's Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from The first segment features an original show segment called Will's Fifth Quarter Trivia where a question on the history of Will's Fifth Quarter Special is read along with the first clue. The second segment features host Will Farlow with debut guest appearance Nick Landi as the start on their vies of the Chicago Bulls offseason. Nick shares his view of Demar Derozan as a key newcomer for Chicago. The Chicago Bulls newest Illinois native rookie Ayo Dosunmo's great early season start, and Nick joins Will in sharing how bright his future can be in a Bulls uniform. Nick and Will talk about their views of the controversial foul Joel Embiid had on Lonzo Ball the other night in the Bulls Sixers game. Will and Nick finish the segment with injury updates, and predictions for tonight’s game as Chicago hosts the Brooklyn Nets. The final segment closing the show is Will's Sports movie Moment where Will s

The sixtieth episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from WGN Radio anchor and Kane County Cougars Play by Play Announcer Joe Brand. The first segment on Episode 60 features Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from WGN Radio anchor and Kane County Cougars Play by Play Announcer Joe Brand as he joins Will as they cover the news of The Chicago White Sox action during the early 2021 MLB season. Will and Joe open with their thoughts on the Chicago White Sox Manager Tony LaRussa, and how he is doing a the helm of the Southsiders. Joe shares his thoughts on how pitching coach Ethan Katz has positively impacted the White Sox pitching staff. The White Sox offense has persevered without Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert, and Joe conveys how his offense has looked so far here in 2021. The White Sox found a gem in rookie Yermin Mercedes and Joe shares how he has impacted the White Sox. The Southsiders get set for a seven-game homestand starting tonight, and Joe h

The fifty ninth episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow, featuring a guest appearance from WZND Sports director Leo Staudacher. The first segment features Will and Leo Staudacher on the ninth edition of the Redbird Sports update where we cover Illinois State Sports for the students at ISU and Redbird alumni. Will and Leo on the ninth Redbird Sports Update cover the rebuilding Redbird men's basketball team and where they are at in the season. Leo gives his insight on Dan Muller's squad, and joins Will in prediction where the team will finish heading into the 2021 Arch Madness Tournament. The Redbird Women's basketball team is having a successful season in 2021 , and Leo fills us in on how impressive this team is this season. Will and Leo next fill you in on how Coach Gillespie's Redbirds will do this close to the Hoops in the Heartland tournament. The Redbird Football team is playing a first time Covid style spring season starting this weekend, and Leo shares the excitement fans ca

The fifty eighth episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring guest appearance from one of our well known co-hosts and guests Alex Dolinar. The first segment features Will and guest appearance Alex Dolinar covering the Chicago Bears by first recapping their 2020 regular season , and Alex shares how it impacts their upcoming playoff game Sunday. The Chicago Bears face questions of the future of GM Ryan Pace, Head Coach Mat Nagy, and QB Mitchell Trubisky as Will and Alex give their thoughts on the future of them in the Chicago Bears organization. The Chicago Bears head into a tough wildcard playoff game Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, and Alex joins Will in sharing which Bears players injuries don't help the Bears prior to the game. The Chicago Bears face a future Hall of Famer in Drew Brees possibly for the last time, and Alex helps Will give insight on how these circumstances impact Chicago's chances on Sunday. Alex and Will next give their predictions for Sunday's

The fifty seventh episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring guest appearances from Major League Baseball pitcher Nate Jones and Chicago Bulls expert Donnie Carlson. The first segment features an original show segment called Will's Fifth Quarter Trivia where a question on the history of Will's Fifth Quarter Special is read along with the first clue. The second segment on Episode 57 the third anniversary edition features Will Farlow and guest appearance Major League Baseball pitcher Nate Jones as he joins Will on the fifth quarter sports talk. Nate talks about what inspired him to become a baseball player along with people that have helped him into the player he is today in the MLB. Every MLB pitcher has their own set of pitches they use in games , and Nate tells Will what his favorite pitch is to use in an MLB game. The 2020 MLB pandemic shortened season was unique, and Nate shares his experience playing in the shortened season along with how he felt it went in 2020. Nate

The fifty sixth episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from White Sox die hard fan Tom Pappas. The first segment on Episode 56 features Will Farlow and guest appearance White Sox die hard fan Tom Pappas as he joins Will as they cover the news of The Chicago White Sox action during the 2020 MLB Winter Meetings. Will and Tom open with their thoughts on the Chicago White Sox trade sending Dane Dunning and prospect Anthony Weems to the Texas Rangers for veteran pitcher Lance Lynn. Tom joins Will in sharing how Lance Lynn coming to the Southside strengthens this strong pitching rotation. The Chicago White Sox made heir first free agent signing bringing back veteran outfielder Adam Eaton to Chicago, and Will and Tom share how this improves right field for the White Sox in 2021. The White Sox look to make more moves in the off season for a new closer, a DH, and Will joins Tom in giving their predictions for players the team could target. Will and Tom fini

The fifty fifth episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from die hard Chicago Bulls fan Alex Henning. The first segment features the debut of a new original show segment called Will's Fifth Quarter Trivia where a question on the history of Will's Fifth Quarter Special is read along with the first clue. The second segment features Will Farlow and guest appearance White Sox die hard fan Isaac Missel as he joins Will as they cover a recap of the 2020 NBA Draft picks of the Chicago Bulls under their new front office. New Chicago Bulls Executive VP Arturas Karnisovas made some shocking picks in small forward Patrick Williams, a draft and stash center from Montenegro , and signing a undrafted free agent point guard and Chicago native Devin Dotson as Alex and Will give their takes on each draft pick and the signing by Chicago. Will and Alex continue by giving their grades on the first draft by Arturas Karnisovas an the new Chicago Bulls front office. NBA fre

The fifty fourth episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from White Sox die hard fan Isaac Missel. The first segment features the debut of a new original show segment called Will's Fifth Quarter Trivia where a question on the history of Will's Fifth Quarter Special is read along with the first clue. The second segment features Will Farlow and guest appearance White Sox die hard fan Isaac Missel as he joins Will as they cover the news of The Chicago White Sox hiring Hall of Famer Tony La Russa as manager. Will and Isaac give their opening thoughts on the Bob Nightengale tweet weeks ago to the news of the new White Sox manager. The Chicago White Sox asked Tony La Russa questions on his views of bat flips, and players showing support to injustice and Isaac joins Will in giving insight on how La Russa responded to the questions. The Chicago White Sox have a history with Tony La Russa who last managed for Chicago from 1979-1986 and his last team the 2011

The fifty third episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from White Sox expert and diehard fan Brian Farlow. The first segment features the debut of a new original show segment called Will's Fifth Quarter Trivia where a question on the history of Will's Fifth Quarter Special is read along with the first clue. The second segment features Will Farlow and guest appearance from White Sox expert and diehard fan Brian Farlow as he joins Will as they cover the first upcoming MLB Playoff series for the Chicago White Sox since 2008. Brian shares his memories of the Chicago White Sox and their last playoff appearance in 2008 and the Blackout Game. The Chicago White Sox had an interesting but rebuild ending 2020 season , and Will and Brian give their recaps on the most unique baseball season. The Chicago White Sox have a unique history in past games played against Oakland at the Coliseum and Brian explains this unique part of White Sox history. Will and Brian next

The fifty second episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a debut guest appearance from WZND News and Sports reporter Joe Kennedy. The first segment features the debut of a new original show segment called Will's Fifth Quarter Trivia where a question on the history of Will's Fifth Quarter Special is read along with the first clue. The second segment features Will Farlow and debut guest appearance WZND News and Sports reporter Joe Kennedy as they share their views on the new Cubs manager David Ross. The Cubs are off to a good 18-11 start and Joe joins Will in filling you in on how players like Ian Happ and Yu Darvish are playing well for the Northsiders. The Cubs hosted the rival Chicago White Sox in a three game crosstown series and Joe shares how he felt the Cubs played against the Southsiders. The Cubs face future decisions on stars such as Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, and Kyle Schwarber as Joe tells us which players will stay in Cubs uniforms after 2020. T

The fifty first episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from IHeart Media Promotions Technician and White Sox expert Alec Reyes. The first segment features the debut of a new original show segment called Will's Fifth Quarter Trivia where a question on the history of Will's Fifth Quarter Special is read along with the first clue. The second segment features Will Farlow and guest appearance IHeart Media Promotions Technician and White Sox expert Alec Reyes as they go in depth on the start of the 2020 season for the Chicago White Sox . The Chicago White Sox had a tough start in their first five games and Alec shares his views on how the White Sox lost some tough games early on in the 2020 season. The White Sox are in second place in the AL Central and on a five game winning streak and Will and Alec give insight on the explosive offense and improved pitching this season so far for the SouthSiders. White Sox rookies such as Luis Robert, Nick madrigal, Matt

The fiftieth episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from South Suburban College History professor and baseball historian Bruce Allardice. The first segment features the debut of a new original show segment called Will's Fifth Quarter Trivia where a question on the history of Will's Fifth Quarter Special is read along with the first clue. The second segment features Will Farlow and guest appearance South Suburban College History professor and baseball historian Bruce Allardice as they dissect the current situation of the MLB and when a decision could be made on the 2020 season. Bruce Allardice shares history of the MLB, his passion for baseball, and how baseball's history led to the current MLB. The final segment closing the show is Will's Sports movie Moment where Will shares a sports movie moment favorite in a segment where the host and guest co-hosts share a favorite moment in a sport movie favorite comparing it to a moment in modern day sports.

The forty ninth episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from Alex Dolinar. The first segment features Will Farlow and Alex Dolinar on the Chicago Bears post 2020 NFL Draft Recap here on the fifth quarter sports talk. Will and Alex on the Chicago Bears pre 2020 NFL Draft Recap cover how turned out and was a good unique three days for sports fans and the new NFL players. The Chicago Bears had some good picks in the draft , and Alex joins Will on views of why drafting Illinois Native Cole Kmet and the other six new Chicago Bears were good players to be picked by Chicago. Alex and Will give their overall draft grades on the Bears 2020 draft picks and their fit in Chicago moving forward. The Bears went right to work following the draft as they signed undrafted free agents such as Khalil Mack's brother Linebacker Ledarius Mack , and Alex explains which undrafted players signed by the Bears will have a good impact. The NFL off-season leading up training cam

The forty eighth episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from Alex Henning. The first segment features Will Farlow and Alex Henning on the Chicago Bears pre 2020 NFL Draft Special here on the fifth quarter sports talk. Will and Alex on the Chicago Bears pre 2020 NFL Draft Special cover how this year's first ever virtual draft , due to COVID 19, will be the most unique of any draft in past history. The Chicago Bears have some good picks in the draft , but considering team needs Will and Alex discuss whether or not the Bears should move up or down in the draft. Will and Alex finish the Chicago Bears pre 2020 NFL Draft Special by taking the Bears GM seat as they each make their cases for each Bears pick. The final segment closing the show is Will's Sports movie Moment where Will and his guest appearance Alex Henning shares a sports movie moment favorites in a segment where the host and guest co-hosts share a favorite moment in a sport movie favorite com

The forty seventh episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow, featuring a guest appearance from Alex Dolinar. The first segment features Will Farlow and Alex Dolinar talking all things on the University of Illinois Men’s basketball team. The 2019-2020 season was the first winning season for the Illini since 2014-2015, and Alex shares his insight on the positive impact Coach Underwood had in his third season at the helm that helped the team be successful. The Illini had a chance to make some more noise in the March Madness tournament, and Alex shares his hypothetical prediction for the Illini if 202 March Madness wasn’t cancelled due to Covid-19. There are already two players transferring from the Illini men’s basketball team and Alex shares what the tram needs to do to fill these holes for next season. The final segment closing the show is Will's Sports movie Moment where Will shares his sports movie moment favorites in a segment where the host and guest co-hosts share a favorite mom

The forty sixth episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow, featuring a guest appearance from WZND Sports director Anthony Ferretti. The first segment features Will and Anthony Ferretti on the eighth edition of the Redbird Sports update where we cover Illinois State Sports for the students at ISU and Redbird alumni. Will and Anthony on the eighth Redbird Sports Update cover the sad finish to the season of the rebuilding Redbird men’s basketball team after they fell in round 1 of the 2020 Arch Madness MVC conference tournament to Drake 75-65. Anthony and I also break down the successful Redbird Women’s basketball season in year three of the Kristen Gillespie era. The Redbird men’s basketball team fell short in Arch Madness and Anthony helps break down their season and whether next year is a make or break year for Dan Muller. The ISU Redbird Women’s basketball team finished their season with their final regular season game due to basketball tournaments being cancelled in mid-March due

The forty fifth episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from NFL Network reporter Marcas Grant. The first segment features Will Farlow and Marcas Grant where both Will and Marcas congratulate the Chiefs and Andy Reid on winning Super Bowl 54. Marcas joins Will on sharing insight on how exciting this Super Bowl was seeing new teams playing in it. The San Francisco 49ers young defense and strong running game were not enough to receive the Vince Lombardi trophy, and Marcas explains reasons for the way Super Bowl 54 ended with the Chiefs hoisting the trophy. The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers played a great game with their tight ends in George Kittle and Travis Kelce, and Marcas emphasizes how these talented tight ends connect to the growing use of the tight end in professional football . The NFL offseason is upon us as teams prepare for free agency and the upcoming NFL Draft, and Marcas gives us his views on what we can expect to see this

The forty fourth episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from Jason Klaer. The first segment features Will Farlow and Jason share their thoughts and condolences and reactions to the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of NBA Legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter and three others on board. Kobe Bryant had many milestones during his NBA career and Jason joins Will in sharing those milestones and how Kobe truly changed the game during the post Michael Jordan Era. Kobe Bryant touched many lives and Jason shares his fondest memory of when he had a moment with Kobe at his final NBA game against the Chicago Bulls. Will closes the show with wishes on behalf of Wills Fifth Quarter Special condolences and prayers for the family, friends, and loved ones of Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and the other three victims that lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash in California.