# 05/15/26 Hour 1: Tristan Thomas from WCIA3 talks about Brad Underwood's contract update; Take the Irritable Sports Fan Test'; Today's Illini Headlines

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Podcast: [The Drive on ESPN 93.5](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drive-on-espn-93-5-477079)
Published: 2026-05-15T22:11:13+00:00
Episode link: https://tayandpiper.podbean.com/e/051526-hour-1-tristan-thomas-from-wcia3-talks-about-brad-underwoods-contract-update-take-the-irritable-sports-fan-test-todays-illini-headlines/
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## Resource

Tristan Thomas from WCIA 3 joins the show to break down the latest on Brad Underwood’s contract update and what it means for Illinois basketball moving forward. The guys also take the “Irritable Sports Fan Test” and see just how fired up fans really get during games. Plus, all of today’s biggest Illini headlines and updates from around Champaign-Urbana. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

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