Bret Beherns

@craigwchoate @JonathanKoon1 Yup, completely soaked

@JonathanKoon1 Was this the rain game, @BretBeherns?

The last time Illinois played Ohio State: 2,879 days ago (11/18/2017), Lovie Smith's second season at Illinois. Illinois' managed to attain just 105 total yards on offense with starting QB Chayce Crouch completing just 4 passes for 16 yards. Dre Brown and Kendrick Foster rushed for a combined 85 yards on 19 carries. Reggie Corbin was Illinois' leading receiver with just 8 yards on two receptions. Ohio State attained 543 total yards on offense en route to an easy 52-14 win that featured three different quarterbacks getting snaps (J.T. Barrett, Dwayne Haskins, Joe Burrow) Illinois converted on third down just once finishing 1-12 and attained just 5 first downs compared to Ohio State's 27. Illinois' win probability was essentially zero (0.1%) for the entire final 49 minutes of the game per ESPN. With the loss, Illinois fell to 2-9 (0-8) and Ohio State improved to 9-2 (7-1) Needless to say, dark days for the program with Illinois having come a long way since this

@craigwchoate @imandyolson @217Showers This might have been the top moment of your career CC

@imandyolson @217Showers My favorite line! @BretBeherns

have been looking at a map for hours and still can't find macomb. help.

@DPiper247 Congrats on a fantastic run! You’ve left a tremendous imprint on the Illini beat, making it better for readers and viewers alike. Thanks for all your work on the TV side, had a lot of fun documenting so much history with you for all those years. Welcome to the other side!

My 12-year sports media career has been the ride of a lifetime, and I've been lucky enough to spend 9 of those years at a special place in Illini Inquirer. But it's time to do something different. My column: 247sports.com/college/illino…

@JWisu04 Thanks Joey!

@BretBeherns Belated, congrats on your new gig at Country Financial. I'm sure that you've found out that there are many former media folks who work there as well. I have many friends who work there and both my parents worked there for 40 plus years until their retirement. God Bless Bret! 🙏

It’s been a minute but excited for a new opportunity at COUNTRY Financial as a Strategic Marketing Specialist in Bloomington This is a big time pivot but I’m grateful. Will I miss local TV? Without question but I also know and believe God has a plan, so trusting in Him! 🙏🤙

@ALionEye 👊

@BretBeherns THANK YOU. I was looking for this.

Scalding hot take: I enjoy basketball more when we make our damn free throws.

@BobZuppke What was your favorite moment of the Matic Vesel era?

Do you guys remember Greg Eboigbodin?

@jplackettNCHS @NCHSOFFICIAL @NCHSRedhawks @JThornton_NCHS Thanks for having me, Jeff!

Today was the 2nd installment of our career speaker series: “Making a career in athletics outside of being a pro athlete.” Huge thank you to @BretBeherns for coming up to talk to our students about a pathway into sports broadcasting! @NCHSOFFICIAL @NCHSRedhawks @JThornton_NCHS

@MattRandazzo Cheers to a great run Matt!

Nearly 25 years ago I walked into WQAD as an eager, wide eyed, and probably unprepared intern. I knew very little. The ONE thing I did know was that this is something I always wanted to do. I grew up right here in the Quad Cities flipping channels as fast as I could as a kid. I'd go from Thom Cornelius/Dan Pearson to Don Sharp to Dan Burich as fast as I could to get as much local sports as I could. I couldn't get enough. And for a quarter century I lived and breathed local sports. I've been beyond blessed. But here's the thing - that 20 year old intern has turned into a 45 year old happily married father of 4 extremely busy boys. Seems like it happened overnight. My time at WQAD is coming to an end. I've got 3 weeks left. My final show will be November 10th. There's several reasons why it's time. But there's no 4 better reasons than those aforementioned boys of mine. Being a dad is hands down my most important job in life. My wife is an absolute rockstar. She's gladly allowed me to do what I love. But it's time to get off work before 11pm every night and work a few less Saturdays. It's also time for some new challenges. I try to teach my boys that the best things you'll do in life are outside your comfort zone. Well - after 25 years - I've gotten pretty comfy at WQAD. I'm super excited about the future and opportunities ahead. I won't be a stranger to QC sports. More on that soon. There are SO many thank you's to give and memories to share. That's what these next 3 weeks are all about. Let's have some fun along the way. It's been one heck of a ride!

@kevinsjuts @Yo_Muchacho What a way to start 10/11 day

Friday fuel at @Yo_Muchacho! The coffee is as good as advertised.

@srrichey Wasn’t prepared for an Andrew Marty 2019 three TD game against the Illini reference this morning Scott…

Notable. Either this makes it a real #Illini blowout or Purdue just got some real Andrew Marty vibes going. #IYKYK

@courtneylaynebr Brad rarely disappoints in front of a mic...putting that radio/tv degree to good use!

Rip @BretBeherns you would've loved this one

@imandyolson Can I get a hut hut? @BriceBement

@rforan23 Thank you!

Happy birthday @BretBeherns

@rforan23 What up @imandyolson

Still hard to believe Adam Miller transferred after starting every game as a freshman

@abaselineview @ChrisDuerr Always remember my days in southern Illinois fondly, thanks Jack!

@ChrisDuerr @WCIA3Bret I remember when you were cutting your teeth down in southern Illinois. You have done excellent work covering sports. Best of luck to you in whatever you choose to do.

As Good a Dude as you’ll find in this Business Congrats to @WCIA3Bret and best to him on his next evolution

@PieskeMark66157 Thanks Mark!

@WCIA3Bret I am wishing you the best and thank you for great sports coverage. Maybe come to WAND.

Grateful 🙏🤙✌️

@doubled7692 Thanks Double D!

@WCIA3Bret Illini Nation will miss you, Brett!!! 🧡💙

@94clngpl Thanks P.J.!

@WCIA3Bret Definitely gonna miss your energy and positive outlook!! Good luck with your future!!