Beste A Carpenter podcaster (2025)

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Banner Night Blunder(wood) (02/16/25) 1:05:22

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A potentially special night at the State Farm Center turns into an outright disaster, as Brad Underwood's Illini lose to Michigan State 79-65. The upside-down banner for Terrence Shannon Jr. was a harbinger of things to come, as a 16-point Illinois lead evaporated and they went scoreless in the last eight minutes of the game. The fan base's concern…

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S2E44 How long have you worked? 8:57

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Something's Bruin (02/12/25) 55:11

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Illinois basketball gets a much-needed 83-78 home win over UCLA, their first back-to-back victories in over a month. Mike Carpenter discusses the game, featuring another superstar turn from Kaspara Jakucionis and strong support from Tomislav Ivisic, Will Riley, and others. The 16-point lead was whittled down in the final few minutes, but Brad Under…

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A Time to Will (02/08/25) 56:19

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When they needed a win in the worst way, Illinois basketball got one in style with a 95-74 blowout over Minnesota at the Barn. Freshman Will Riley continued his heater, dropping 27 points in addition to nine rebounds and seven assists. Kasaparas Jakucionis added another 24 of his own, while Tomislav Ivisic grabbed an 18-11 double-double on near-per…

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S2E43 Jesus + 28:36

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Absolutely Exhausting (02/05/25) 54:57

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Momentum is only good as the next game's opponent, so it's no surprise that Illinois basketball lost to . . . Rutgers? By 9? Mike Carpenter reacts (calmly, then angrily) as Brad Underwood's team again looks like an absolute mess in an 82-73 defeat to the Scarlet Knights in some arena named after oily submarine sandwiches. Will Riley was awesome, bu…

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Bucked the Trend (02/02/25) 1:09:38

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After a troubling end to January, Illini basketball responds to kick off February with an 87-79 win over Ohio State. Mike Carpenter reacts during the second half, which saw Illinois trailing by as much as 11 before going on a run of their own. A lineup of Tomislav Ivisis, Morez Johnson, Kylan Boswell, Will Riley, and Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn sealed the de…

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S2E42 Rejoice 31:52

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What Are We Even Doing Here? (01/30/25) 1:18:01

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Illinois basketball is in a precarious position entering the month of February, losing 4 of their last 6. The nadir of the season so far comes in Lincoln, Nebraska as Fred Hoiberg's Huskers never trailed en route to an 80-74 overtime win. Mike Carpenter reacts with plenty of frustration as the Illini played perhaps their sloppiest game yet, topped …

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A Tale of Two Teams (01/26/25) 1:00:04

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Illinois basketball bounces back with an 83-74 win over Northwestern thanks to a dominating first half. Mike Carpenter reacts during the second 20 minutes, as the Illini and Wildcats played mostly even until a late-game rally from the away team made it a single digit game. While there were plenty of positive flashes on defense, and balanced scoring…

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S2E41 Is it really Finished? 28:40

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KJ Was Whistled for Yet Another Foul as I Recorded This (01/20/25) 51:19

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Illinois loses an 80-78 heartbreaker to Michigan State in East Lansing, falling to 5-3 in Big Ten play. Mike Carpenter was at the Breslin Center and discusses the frustrations of the game, specifically Kasparas Jakucionis being limited to a mere eight minutes due to foul trouble. Brad Underwood's team does have a favorable stretch coming up, during…

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S2E40 The Truth will set you free 28:26

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Candy Cane Striped Pants Are Stupid (01/14/25) 1:08:10

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Kasparas Jakucionis is back, and with him, the good (nay, DOMINANT) side of Illini basketball. They smoke a reeling Indiana Hoosiers team at the Bizarro Assembly Hall 94-69, notching their 13th win of the season. Mike Carpenter reacts during a second half which started off sloppily, but Illinois quickly regained their groove. As the game came towar…

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Bad Underwood 2: Electric Boogaloo (01/11/25) 59:00

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Sorry for the title, but if there was a time to do it . . . an uninspired Illinois basketball team loses at home to USC 82-72. Mike Carpenter reacts during a frustratingly sleepy and sloppy second half, as Brad Underwood's team got outscored, outrebounded, and outhustled by the visiting Trojans. The Quad 3 loss may loom large come Selection Sunday …

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S2E39 In God We Trust 26:15

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Nittany Lion Taming (01/09/25) 56:18

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No Kasparas Jakucionis, no problem for Illini basketball as they rout Penn State 91-52. Mike Carpenter discusses the phenomenal team effort as three players score 20+ points (Ben Humrichous, Tre White, Morez Johnson) while the defensive side of the ball continues to stifle opponents. Of course, the status of Jakucionis looms large for the team goin…

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Citrus Bowl Reflections (01/07/25) 1:05:02

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The 2024 Illinois Football season was one of the most memorable in program history, a 10-3 campaign capped off with a thrilling Citrus Bowl win over South Carolina. Mike Carpenter reflects on Bret Bielema's fourth year at the helm, and how the successes of this team fundamentally changed the perception of program. He discusses the signature moments…

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Defeat-less in Seattle (01/05/25) 1:06:19

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By the skin of their teeth, Illinois basketball holds on for an 81-77 win at Washington. Mike Carpenter reacts (sometimes angrily) during a tense second half, which saw a double-digit Illini lead evaporate. But, clutch plays from the backcourt trio of Kasparas Jakucionis, Kylan Boswell, and Tre White help save the day. With the victory, Brad Underw…

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Duck Season (01/03/25) 58:36

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Illinois basketball makes history with a 109-77 win over #9 Oregon in Eugene. Mike Carpenter discusses the dominant performance, one of (if not the) best of the Brad Underwood era. The 32-point margin is the largest of any road opponent against an AP top ten team ever. Jake Davis and Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn combined for 23 first half points to spur on th…

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S2E38 Mercy or sacrifice? 29:12

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Citrus Bowl Champs! (12/31/24) 1:00:15

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Illinois football pulls off the upset against South Carolina with a thrilling 21-17 victory, notching the program's fifth-ever 10-win season. Mike Carpenter reacts from his hotel in Orlando after attending the game, an intense evening with some fireworks between Bret Bielema and Shane Beamer. A solid defensive game plan, effective offense, and yet …

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Live from Orlando with Harry Black (12/30/24) 1:23:25

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Mike Carpenter is joined by The 200 Level co-host emeritus Harry Black ahead of Illinois football's appearance in the Citrus Bowl. They recap a memorable 9-3 regular season and discuss how this team's success alters expectations for the program going forward. Also, they ponder just how awesome it would be if Bret Bielema's squad pulled off the upse…

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S2E37 What’s your resolution this year? 30:16

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A Very Kasparas Kristmas (12/23/24) 1:00:05

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Illinois basketball wins their second-straight Braggin' Rights game 80-77 behind big shots from Kasparas Jakucionis and a gritty effort by Kylan Boswell. Mike Carpenter was in attendance for the first time since Rayvonte Rice's buzzer-beater in 2014, and recaps a wild game all-too-often interrupted by terrible officiation. Unlike the Northwestern a…

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S2E36 The reason for the season 31:18

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Cool Hand Luke (12/18/24) 55:06

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Luke Altmyer will return to Illinois for his senior season, a bit of huge news ahead of the team's appearance in the Citrus Bowl. Mike Carpenter takes a quick break from basketball to discuss how Luke's return affects expectations going into 2025, raising the floor for Bret Bielema's program and giving them an even better chance of sustaining momen…

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Pain & Gainey (12/15/24) 59:11

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Illinois loses a heartbreaker at the buzzer to #1 Tennessee on a Jordan Gainey layup, 66-64. Mike Carpenter recaps the loss which came in front of a raucous State Farm Center crowd. While there were positives to take away from the Illini's performance (namely, their defense), the defeat seemed to open a can of worms about Brad Underwood. How did hi…

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S2E35 What denomination are you?? 28:32

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KJ + Tre > Tonje (12/10/24) 1:16:26

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It's simple math, really. Illinois basketball wins their ninth straight over Wisconsin behind 20+ point games from Kasparas Jakucionis and Tre White. Meanwhile, Badgers star guard John Tonje was held in check by Kylan Boswell. A spirited effort from Brad Underwood's (especially on the boards) helped overcome a poor shooting night from long range, g…

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Stop. Losing. To. Northwestern. (12/06/24) 1:09:27

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Illinois loses at Northwestern for the third year in a row (and the second year in a row in overtime). Mike Carpenter is joined by Kenton Elmore for a special Hot Ones Challenge, trying ten different hot sauces as Brad Underwood's Illini take a 10-point second half lead, only to have Chris Collins' Wildcats take it to overtime before closing the de…

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S2E34 Holding on to the promises 30:31

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Reflections on the 2024 Illini Football Season (12/03/24) 1:02:49

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Now that the dust has settled on the regular season, Mike Carpenter reflects on the 2024 Illinois football team. He discusses how this season improved upon the promise from two years ago, hinting at more sustainable success going forward. Later, he opens the listener mailbag to ask fans how their perceptions of Bret Bielema's program have changed, …

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Nine (W)innings (11/30/24) 51:31

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Illinois football secures just the eighth 9-win season in program history with a 38-28 victory over Northwestern at Wrigley Field. Mike Carpenter reflects on the season and its implications for Bret Bielema's program going forward - from the big home wins against Kansas and Michigan to last-second heroics at Nebraska and Rutgers. The stage is set f…

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S2E32 Did you make the team? 29:26

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Hog Heaven (11/28/24) 51:26

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Illinois basketball notches their first quality win of the season with a 90-77 victory over #19 Arkansas. On this Thanksgiving Day, Mike Carpenter is feeling grateful for the current state of Brad Underwood's program, and they took full advantage of a nationally televised opportunity in Kansas City. Kasparas Jakucionis, Tomislav Ivisic, and Kylan B…

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The Miracle in Piscataway (11/24/24) 1:08:00

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Illinois football is 8-3 after a miraculous Pat Bryant touchdown with four seconds left, lifting them to a 38-31 victory at Rutgers. Mike Carpenter discusses the importance of the win, as it helps Bielema's program avoid another "November Swoon" and all but punches their ticket to the Citrus Bowl. There are concerns, from the overall team sloppines…

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S2E31 You better Beatitudes 26:40

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Tide Rolled (11/20/24) 53:51

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Sloppy play on both sides of the ball dooms Illinois against red-hot Alabama in a 100-87 loss in Birmingham. Mike Carpenter reacts during the second half as the Illini twice get it within eight, only to see the Tide respond each time. Will Riley dropped 18 points, Kylan Boswell another 17, and Kasparas Jakucionis another 15. But, it wasn't enough a…

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We're Back, Baby! (11/17/24) 57:40

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Illinois football improves to 7-3 on the season with a 38-16 win over Michigan State. Mike Carpenter discusses the importance of the bounce-back victory, not just for the team but for a nervous fan base. He also reflects on how Bielema has raised the floor of the program in his four seasons and seemingly put Illinois on a sustainable path forward. …

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S2E30 What if? 7:27

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S2E29 Everything you need 29:21

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Bye Week Babble (11/07/24) 52:21

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Illinois football is 6-3 during their second bye week, yet a bit of momentum feels lost after two straight losses. Mike Carpenter hits the reset button and looks ahead to the last three games of the year, and discusses where Bret Bielema's team stands entering the home stretch. Later, he opens the listener mailbag and reads how fans are feeling ahe…

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Oh, Oh, Oh, Will Riley! (11/05/24) 51:56

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Illinois basketball starts off the 2024-25 season with a 112-67 blowout win over Eastern Illinois. Mike Carpenter discusses the debut of many new faces, including 5-star freshman Will Riley's record-setting 31-point performance, Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn's 21 off the bench, and Tomislav Ivisic and Kasparas Jakucionis' impressive debuts. Meanwhile, Ty Rodge…

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S2E28 Condemnation 27:29

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Au Revoir, Gopher (10/29/24) 59:32

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Humbled after a blowout loss at Oregon, Illinois football returns home to face PJ Fleck's Minnesota team. Mike Carpenter discusses the takeaways from Saturday's loss (including a few positives), and what it means for Bret Bielema's team as they enter a winnable home stretch of the season. Later, he opens up the listener mailbag to see how fans thin…

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S2E27 You are loved 29:09

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Duck Hunt (10/23/24) 44:10

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Fresh off a memorable home win against Michigan, #20 Illinois hits the road to take on top-ranked Oregon. Mike Carpenter discusses the tall task ahead of Bret Bielema's squad, currently 21.5-point underdogs, as they head to the West Coast. He also talks about how the 6-1 start eases the nerves heading into the marquee matchup, and opens the listene…

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The Game of the Century (10/20/24) 1:19:40

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Illinois football celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Memorial Stadium in style, beating 24th-ranked Michigan 21-7 on a perfect Saturday afternoon in Champaign. Mike Carpenter reflects on the momentous win for Bret Bielema's squad, from the Red Grange-inspired throwback uniforms to the electric sold out crowd. He opens up the listener mailbag to di…

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S2E26 What’s Deconstruction? 28:32

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