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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter is a podcast offering a fan’s perspective on Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball.

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49:46

House Sparty (01/12/24)

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2024/01/12

Illinois improves to 3-1 in Big Ten play with a thrilling 71-68 win over Michigan State. Mike Carpenter reacts to the gritty victory led by an all-around performance from Coleman Hawkins and 15 points each from Marcus Domask and Ty Rodgers. Also, he discusses the latest in the Terrence Shannon Jr. case.

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52:11

TSJ Files Restraining Order Against UIUC (01/08/24)

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2024/01/09

Terrence Shannon Jr. and his attorneys are filing a temporary restraining order against the University of Illinois. If granted, TSJ would be immediately eligible to return to the court. Mike Carpenter reacts to the bombshell news by looking at it from many different perspectives: TSJ and his lawyers, Josh Whitman and the athletic department, and Illinois fans that may find themselves conflicted at his possible return.

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01:10:58

Close, But No Cigar (01/05/24)

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2024/01/06

Despite a valiant comeback, there will be no victory cigars for Brad Underwood's Illini after an 83-78 loss at Purdue. Mike Carpenter reacts during the second half which saw Illinois outscore the Boilers 46-38, keyed on by Marcus Domask's 26 points, 18 from Guerrier and 16 from Goode. But Matt Painter's top-ranked squad was simply too deep and too talented, digging an early hole for their opponent from which they never recovered.

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59:44

Champaign Toast (01/03/24)

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2024/01/03

To kick off 2024, Illinois basketball put together one of their best performances of the season with a 96-66 drubbing of Northwestern. Mike Carpenter reacts to the game, featuring 32 points from Marcus Domask and 20 from Justin Harmon. With a top-ten matchup on Friday at Purdue, Brad Underwood's Illini have an opportunity to seize control of the Big Ten. Also, more information on the Terrence Shannon Jr. case emerges from Lawrence, KS.

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51:35

The Terrence Shannon Situation (12/30/23)

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2023/12/30

Mike Carpenter discusses the Terrence Shannon situation after the Illinois basketball player was suspended indefinitely. Facing serious charges in Lawrence, KS, the star guard's future - both on-and-off-the-court - hang in the balance. Josh Whitman spoke to the media to clarify athletic department policy, the timeline of events, and what's next. Meanwhile, Brad Underwood's squad will have to adjust to life without TSJ for the time being.

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01:05:24

Braggadocious! (12/22/23)

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2023/12/23

Illinois returns to their rightful place atop the Braggin' Rights rivalry with an emphatic 97-73 victory. Mike Carpenter is joined by Andrew Wilson and Kenton Elmore for a cigar smoking, whiskey drinking garage podcast as they relish in dominant performances from TSJ and Quincy. Maybe this Illinois team is really, really good?

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47:36

Minty Fresh (12/17/23)

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2023/12/17

After a full week of rest, the Illini come back with a focused performance to beat Colgate 74-57. Mike Carpenter reacts during the 2nd half, which saw Colgate make things interesting before Illinois closed it out. With Missouri and the Braggin' Rights game looming on Friday, Brad Underwood's team has an opportunity to close out a strong non-conference slate on a strong note.

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47:47

Ahead of Schedule (12/12/23)

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2023/12/12

Mike Carpenter reflects on Illinois basketball's big three-game road swing which showed a team coalescing earlier than expected. With a winnable three-game stretch to end 2023, Brad Underwood's team is also set up for success in a weak Big Ten. How have expectations changed in the last ten days for the Illini?

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01:19:42

Rocky Drop (12/09/23)

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2023/12/09

Illinois drops a tough road game at Tennessee 86-79. Mike Carpenter and Brian Hanson react during the second half, which started strong for the Illini before Dalton Kinecht helped the Volunteers take a lead they would never relinquish. Now 7-2, Brad Underwood's team gets a week off before Colgate at home and Braggin' Rights vs. Missouri.

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01:10:16

Domasketball (12/05/23)

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2023/12/06

Illinois basketball grabs a marquee non-conference win over Florida Atlantic 98-89 at Madison Square Garden. Mike Carpenter and Isaac Ambrose react to a thrilling second half, in which Marcus Domask dropped 25 of his career-high 33 points and Terrance Shannon capped off a 33 point performance of his own. With the win, Illinois improves to 7-1 ahead of another big game on Saturday at Tennessee.

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01:05:10

Busted Stuff (11/27/23)

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2023/11/27

It's time for the annual Illini football post-mortem, and sadly, this one comes before bowl season. Mike Carpenter reacts to a wild 45-43 loss to Northwestern that encapsulated the frustrations of Bret Bielema's third year. With a loss of momentum and veteran stars departing for the NFL, how can Illinois football find its way to consistency?

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48:27

Bowl or Bust (11/20/23)

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2023/11/20

So it's come to this: 5-win Illinois needs a win against already-bowl eligible Northwestern. Mike Carpenter discusses the biggest reasons why Bielema's squad finds themselves in this precarious position, specifically a defensive unit that has fallen from the top to the bottom of the Big Ten. Can they muster up enough to get win #6 on Saturday and regain some much-needed momentum?

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01:13:30

Hangin’ with Harry: Illinois vs. Iowa Preview (11/15/23)

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2023/11/16

Mike Carpenter and Harry Black discuss Illinois football's huge opportunity against Iowa. Does John Paddock or Luke Altmyer get the start, and who gives the Illini a better chance to win? How much does Cooper DeJean's injury affect the Hawkeye's defense and special teams? What will it take for Bret Bielema's team to come away with a monster road win and gain bowl eligibility?

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01:02:53

Illinois vs. Marquette Live Reaction (11/14/23)

The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini... ·

2023/11/15

Mike Carpenter reacts during the second half of Illinois basketball's loss to Marquette.

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01:05:11

Toys in the Paddock (11/12/23)

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2023/11/12

John Paddock makes Illinois football history, throwing for 507 yards and leading the Illini to a 48-45 overtime win against Indiana. Mike Carpenter discusses the emergence of the legacy QB, and why he should remain the starter going forward. Also, Isaiah Williams continues to make his mark on the football program with his second game-winning TD in a row.

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01:13:03

Hangin’ with Harry: Illinois vs. Indiana Preview...

The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini... ·

2023/11/09

Illinois football has another opportunity to get back to .500, this time against the Indiana Hoosiers on Dad's Day. Mike Carpenter and Harry Black talk about the improved play of Bret Bielema's team in the last three games, and what they need to do in order to make a bowl.

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46:30

Speechless (11/04/23)

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2023/11/05

Left dead to rights, the Illini somehow pull off a Minneapolis Miracle 26-24. Mike Carpenter reacts just after the game finishes, trying to process John Paddock and Isaiah Williams' heroics. At 4-5, Bret Bielema's squad has left open the door for a potential bowl game. Can this be a springboard to an end-of-year rally?

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52:43

Winny at Minny? (11/02/23)

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2023/11/02

Mike Carpenter looks ahead to Illinois football's opportunity at Minnesota. Can Bret Bielema go 10-0 against the Gophers and position the Illini back into bowl contention? Also, Josh Whitman gets an extension as athletic director; what kind of job has he done, and how can he immediately help the football program? Finally, a reflection on Sunday's exhibition win over Kansas and what it means for Brad Underwood's team.

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58:02

Illinois vs. Kansas First Half Reaction (10/29/23)

The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini... ·

2023/10/29

Mike Carpenter reacts during the first half of the Illinois-Kansas exhibition game, in which the Illini took a 6-point lead behind an aggressive offense, disruptive defense, and hot-shooting of Terrence Shannon Jr. For future live reaction podcasts, we'll go back to the second half model.

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43:57

Angry (10/24/23)

The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini... ·

2023/10/24

After letting the loss to Wisconsin sit for a few days, Mike Carpenter is ready to talk Illini football again. And . . . he's angry. He discusses the 4th quarter meltdown, Johnny Newton's ejection for targeting, Bret Bielema's frustration with officials, and the overall inability of Illinois football to build positive momentum.

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