On today’s episode of The 200 Level, Mike takes a look at the first two signings of the Bret Bielema administration (Josh McCray and CJ Hart), as well as the ongoing #StartCurbelo argument for Illini basketball.
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Busted Stuff (11/27/23) – The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast
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?