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

Normally, a 4-point loss to Nebraska wouldn't be SO bad.  But, nearly 700 yards later?  Mike and Trevor look at the upcoming schedule and play a rousing game of "It SHOULD Matter, But It Won't", while Harry brings some much-needed real talk to the proceedings. 

Illinois loses to Eastern Michigan, and the Lovie Smith era is on the brink.  Mike talks with Bret Behrens about his path in sports media and whether or not he's sick of covering Illinois revenue sports.  Trevor and Harry try their best to pick up the pieces after the worst loss since . . . 

Mike welcomes on Trevor Vallese and Hans Dee for a good news/bad news conversation on Illinois' win at UCONN, and delve into Twitter overreactions.  Harry Black joins Carp to discuss whether or not the road win was encouraging, discouraging or "meh".

Basking in the glow of a 42-3 victory over Akron, Mike welcomes on Lon Tay about the impact of new transfers, passing the eye test, and beer at the stadium.  Later, Trevor Vallese and Harry Black pop on and try to find the easiest path to six wins.

It's the return of The 200 Level!  Mike Carpenter talks with co-host emeritus Steve Breitwieser about the state of both Illini basketball and football.  Later, Carp looks at a possible path to 6 wins for Lovie Smith and co., while covering all things Akron with Harry Black and Trevor Vallese