The mascot debate/fandom thread

[Bucktown]

it was right in front of us the entire time. (if we have to change from fighting illini, which i love as a nickname if the wwi origin is true. i am an alum and hated the chief, so delete this post if this causes the millionth debate about all this.)

Fighting Illini will not go away. No one with any credibility is calling for it.

 

[band camp]

Why not both? It can be done.
Losing Fighting Illini altogether would be silly for financial and sentimental reasons. But slowly introducing a tasteful, school relevant alternative is a thoughtful idea worth exploring.
You can go anywhere you want with the ghost concept or galloping ghost.
Only thing to fear is being associated with a certain southern hate group.
Fresh, hot merch for an iconic up and coming program helps pay for stadium renovations.

 

[Mr. Tibbs]

you realize it’s not just the NCAA anymore , it’s our own Admin & faculty that are the biggest obstacle