Author of The 200 Level: An Illini Basketball Fan’s Journey, Before These Crowded Seats: A DMB Fan’s Journey; Former host of The 200 Level podcast
Champaign, IL
Joined January 2013
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Mike Carpenter retweeted
How relieved are YOU that the #illini finally got over the final four hump?🔥😅
@IMAbrose’s final four preview with @FanboyCarp: facebook.com/share/v/1Bz1Vuu…
Mike Carpenter retweeted
The 200 Level, Episode 507 - There's Snow Place Like Home (11/30/25) xitter.gq/i/broadcasts/1mnGeNXwb…
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The 200 Level, Episode 505 - Smackdown in Madtown (11/23/25) xitter.gq/i/broadcasts/1dRKZabom…
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There are not hexes or jinxes or curses. We have just not been good, and now we are good. WHY NOT BE GREAT? - @FanboyCarp #Illini #beatOSU
Mike Carpenter retweeted
The 200 Level, Episode 484 - Duke Nuked'em (09/06/25) xitter.gq/i/broadcasts/1lDxLBYgp…
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The 200 Level, Episode 483 - Tobacco Road Warriors (09/03/25) xitter.gq/i/broadcasts/1BRJjgDDN…
Mike Carpenter retweeted
Through 15 years of co-hosts, time slots, on-site shows, short shows, long shows, fun shows, hard shows... one constant: @LonTayESPNCU. He means as much to me as anyone I've worked with.
He doesn't want the fanfare, but I'd be remiss if I didn't at least say: love ya, Lon.
Mike Carpenter retweeted
Two things are true: Brad needs a pivot (essentially coached w/ two assistants, some real X's and O's questions arose), and also: Brad has consistently shown the ability to pivot. The former, a frustrating place to be. The latter, an encouraging thing to keep in mind this summer
Mike Carpenter retweeted
🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 961 | Did Illini get a good NCAA Tournament draw?
🔸 @Isaac__Trotter on the matchups, path
🔹 @FanboyCarp on the vibes, a rollercoaster season
🔸 @mrwagner25 on Illini WBB draw
🎧 & 📺: 247sports.com/college/illino…
Mike Carpenter retweeted
🚨 New Pod
We welcomed on @FanboyCarp from the @The200Level to discuss the twitter spat that has occurred over the last two weeks.
Had a great time adding the nuance and perspective we didn’t have in our tweets.
App: apple.co/2IQlQGI
Spot: spoti.fi/2UJx1n2
Mike Carpenter retweeted
Talk that talk Bardo!! OG out here keeping it real. Good listen here.
Loved the part where Bardo says he would’ve fought his own teammate before going out like that lol. I felt that 100% 😂
Mike Carpenter retweeted
When life has you upside down, turn it around⏳
Proceeds from my upside-down banner shirt will benefit the Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club. Thank you to Gameday Spirit and Illinois for helping me bring this idea to life!
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