Tupper on Sports
Mark Tupper talks about the Illini's commitment of Ben Humrichous, Coleman Hawkins entering the transfer portal, the Cardinals doubleheader, the Cubs, and Mike Trout's injury.
Mark Tupper talks about the Illini at the transfer portal deadline, the Lakers' elimination from the NBA Playoffs, and the Cubs moving up to first place in the NL Central.
Mark Tupper talks about what he saw on night one of the 2024 NFL Draft including the great looking host city of Detroit and the pair of Chicago Bears first round picks.
Mark Tupper talks about Coleman Hawkins and other Illini basketball players on the move, the Chicago Bears and the first few picks of the NFL Draft, and Illini football players looking to get their names called during the draft.
Mark Tupper talks about a Cardinals win, a possibly historically bad White Sox team, and more Illini basketball news.
Mark Tupper talks about Orlando Antigua rejoining the Illini coaching staff, NFL Draft week, Caleb Williams' visit to Chicago, Cardinals' hitting woes, and a 15 year old golfer to watch.
Mark Tupper talks about Caitlin Clark news since the WNBA Draft, Jontay Porter and sports gambling, Chicago Bulls' playoff elimination game against the Miami Heat, and the Illini football team's hiring of Dre Brown as Director of Player Personnel.
Mark Tupper talks about the Bulls' play-in game win, some early MLB trends, and the success of former Cardinals Marcell Ozuna and Tyler O'neill.
Mark Tupper talks about the passing of Whitey Herzog and the continued roster churn for the Illini basketball team due to the transfer portal.
Mark Tupper talks about the WNBA Draft, wins for the Cubs and Cardinals, and Illini basketball news including Sincire Harris entering the transfer portal and Brad Underwood's Coaches vs Cancer event.
April 15, 2024 - Mark Tupper talks about Scottie Scheffler winning the Masters and the Illini basketball team adding a player while losing a coach.
Mark Tupper talks about the lack of buzz leading up to the Masters golf tournament, a potential transfer for the Illini basketball team, plans for where Northwestern will play home football games while their new stadium is being constructed, and Sport Talk.
Mark Tupper talks about a new basketball transfer for the Illini, where the Illini landed in the final AP poll, NCAA men's coaching bonuses, the return of Sonny Gray, the Cubs, and college basketball popularity.
Mark Tupper talks about the game plan behind UConn's NCAA men's basketball championship over Purdue, John Calipari changing jobs, and Illini transfer portal updates.
Mark Tupper talks about the conclusion of the NCAA Women's Tournament and the matchup for the NCAA Men's Tournament.
Tim Cain talks about the Women's and Men's NCAA Final Four matchups.
Tim Cain talks about the start of the MLB season for the Cubs and Cardinals and the Illini Women's basketball team winning the inaugural WBIT championship over Villanova.
Mark Tupper talks about how the transfer portal is impacting college basketball for both men and women with both Illini teams targeting big names including the possibility of a Millikin star.
Mark Tupper talks about the Iowa Women's win over LSU, the Illini Women advancing to the NIT Tournament final, the NCAA Men's Tournament, and how the transfer portal is already changing the Illini Men's basketball roster for next season.
Mark Tupper talks about the Illini's brutal loss to Connecticut and the remaining slates of games for the men's and women's NCAA college basketball tournaments.
Mark Tupper talks about the big Illini victory of Iowa State to advance to the Elite 8 and the rest of the action surrounding college basketball including the Illini Women's team.
March 28, 2024 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini vs Iowa St. matchup and MLB's Opening Day.
Mark Tupper talks about the NFL's new kickoff rule and the NCAA Men's and Women's Tournaments.
Mark Tupper talks about Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes' tough game against West Virginia and Shohei Ohtani addressing the scandal surrounding his interpreter.
Mark Tupper talk about the Illini moving on in the NCAA Men's Tournament and Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the exciting NCAA Women's Tournament.
Mark Tupper talks about the early upsets of the NCAA Tournament and where the Illini go next after a big win in round 1.
March 21, 2024 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini's first round matchup, Shohei Ohtani's translator in trouble, sports gambling, and Sport Talk.
Mark Tupper talks about the Blake Snell signing, the start of Illini spring football, talks of a golf alliance, the start of the NCAA play in games, and the Illini Women going to the NIT tournament.
Mark Tupper talks about the Illini winning the B1G10 Tournament, the tournament bracket matchups, the women's tournament, and pressure facing Iowa's Caitlin Clark and Purdue coach Matt Painter.
Mark Tupper talks about the B1G10 Tournament, NFL player movement, Keenan Allen to the Bears, and the sometimes sensitive nature of describing athletes.
Mark Tupper talks about the B1G10 tournament, the future of Michigan coach Juwan Howard, MLB moves including the Padres trading for Dylan Cease, and Sport Talk.
Mark Tupper talks about the B1G10 awards, the B1G10 Conference tournament, the Illini, and college basketball tournaments beginning.
Mark Tupper talks about the flurry of NFL moves on the first day of legal tampering, attention shifting to college basketball, and the Illini.
Mark Tupper talks about the Illini win in the their regular season finale and a brawl at the women's SEC championship game.
Mark Tupper talks about the State-bound Mt. Zion boy's basketball team, NFL free agency, the Bears' moves so far, and Fox bringing more college football broadcasts to Friday nights.
Mark Tupper talks about the Women's B1G10 Tournament, a discussed NIL for Caitlin Clark and uncertainty surrounding Northwestern's football plans during construction of their new stadium.
Mark Tupper talks about a tough Illini loss to Purdue and a hamstring injury for the Cardinals' new ace, Sonny Gray.
Mark Tupper talks about the big Illinois-Purdue matchup and the NFL including the Broncos releasing Russell Wilson, Jason Kelce's retirement, the NFL Draft, and the Bears' plan at quarterback.
Mark Tupper talks about Caitlin Clark and the Illini basketball team.
Mark Tupper talks about how teams and networks are anticipating upcoming court storming situations and the finances surrounding Caitlin Clark declaring for the WNBA Draft.
Mark Tupper talks about the Illini putting up big points against Minnesota, Caitlin Clark clearing another milestone, and Sport Talk.
Mark Tupper talks about the final 4 games for the Illini and how the NFL Combine may reveal some storylines, especially for the Chicago Bears.
Mark Tupper talks about the problems created by student fans storming the playing field, the NCAA Men's Top 25, and the Millikin Women advancing in postseason play.
Mark Tupper talks about the Illini men's and women's basketball games and MLB news including the Cubs' signing of Cody Bellinger.
Mark Tupper talks about losses for Millikin University's and Iowa's women's teams, the start of MLB Spring Training games, and some player movement still up in the air in baseball.
Mark Tupper talks about a disappointing Illini loss to Penn State, Cardinals legends with managerial aspirations, and the start of MLB Spring Training.
Mark Tupper talks about the Millikin Women's win in the CCIW tournament, some of their players receiving honors, Illini at Penn State, and another #1 team knocked off.
February 20, 2024 - mark Tupper talks about the eventual MLB expansion, the start of spring training, and the college basketball updated rankings.
Mark Tupper talks about Illinois' win over Maryland, #1 Purdue's loss to Ohio State, and Jay Williams' take on Caitlin Clark.
Mark Tupper talks about basketball coaching jobs in the B1G10, potential first round tournament opponents for the Illini, and Super Bowl aftermath.