On today’s episode of The 200 Level, Mike remembers Eddie Van Halen (this episode’s namesake), and basks in the glow of a Bears victory over Tom Brady’s Bucs, while also taking a look forward to Illinois vs. Wisconsin, which kicks off in just two short weeks.

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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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