"These broadcasts gave listeners a connection to the players, the programs, and the university. It meant something to me to help build that connection. UIC basketball, (men and women) and baseball stand as the only school in the Missouri Valley without home and road local radio coverage."
"The show also climbed past its record September audience of 464,000. Additionally, viewership among adults 18-49 rose 20% from last October on linear TV."
"With a growing number of players I’ve crossed paths within the league committed to play, this summer will be both competitive and entertaining for TBT.”
"Just wanted to take some time to say thank you to some of you on here that have watched, listened and supported. Can't wait to have some fun on Saturday. Hope you can come hang with me, AJ and Ken."
Pierce would join the show's panel of co-hosts like Keyshawn Johnson, Michael Irvin, Rachel Nichols, and Richard Sherman alongside primary host Skip Bayless.
First Things First, The Herd with Colin Cowherd, and Speak all extended their viewership growth streaks into February and posted their most Februarys in their collective show histories
"The show also climbed past its record September audience of 464,000. Additionally, viewership among adults 18-49 rose 20% from last October on linear TV."