Fighting Illini will not go away. No one with any credibility is calling for it.
The mascot debate/fandom thread
band camp
- STL City
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.
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.
Keep the helmets. Thanks to "activists," the Chief will never be back in our (or, my) lifetime. The helmet can become the new symbol of one of the glory days of Illinois football, especially after today. No "activist" could ever reasonably mount a campaign against that unless he/she/it hated the University or football itself. Let "Red" walk the sidelines.
This seems like a great time to once again suggest the doughboy as a cool mascot for the Illini--waaay better than the dumb Kingfisher and directly ties in with the legacy she discusses in this video.
Is it time? IFUND will get a massive influx if he comes back.
geez , could easily be over 100 million fairly quickly if they did .
Is it time? IFUND will get a massive influx if he comes back.
but sadly, don’t hold your breath waiting
The school doesn't know what to do because our athletic program's culture is centered around a "problematic" mascot/team name and my conspiracy theory is they've been trying to phase it all out but the fanbase is too stubborn. If they had their way we'd be the Squirrels by now.
BZuppke
- Plainfield
I recognize the Chief is not coming back. We certainly don’t need this nonsense:
dailyillini.com
#nomascotisfine.
Further, if they were to get this officially endorsed, look for the next boot to drop - our nickname should match.
So why do we need a made up, dorky mascot?
Kingfisher movement pushes for new campus mascot
After the removal of the Chief mascot almost 20 years ago, the University lacks a mascot, a problem that the kingfisher movement aims to fix.
dailyillini.com
#nomascotisfine.
Further, if they were to get this officially endorsed, look for the next boot to drop - our nickname should match.
So why do we need a made up, dorky mascot?
OrangeBlue98
Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
- Des Moines, IA
Come on, who can opposing cheerleaders “goalpost” for cheap laughs?? /sI recognize the Chief is not coming back. We certainly don’t need this nonsense:
Kingfisher movement pushes for new campus mascot
After the removal of the Chief mascot almost 20 years ago, the University lacks a mascot, a problem that the kingfisher movement aims to fix.
#nomascotisfine.
Further, if they were to get this officially endorsed, look for the next boot to drop - our nickname should match.
So why do we need a made up, dorky mascot?
No way! I just couldn’t embrace a goofy bird. Bring back our Chief? Kansas City is fine with it and it seems the hypersensitive PC tide is receding lately. Why not just let the majority choose without anyone having a veto?I recognize the Chief is not coming back. We certainly don’t need this nonsense:
Kingfisher movement pushes for new campus mascot
After the removal of the Chief mascot almost 20 years ago, the University lacks a mascot, a problem that the kingfisher movement aims to fix.
#nomascotisfine.
Further, if they were to get this officially endorsed, look for the next boot to drop - our nickname should match.
So why do we need a made up, dorky mascot?
Native American group demands Commanders reinstate ‘Redskins’ name
A group called the Native American Guardian’s Association (NAGA) is demanding the Washington Commanders change their name back to the Redskins.
nypost.com
TentakilRex
- Land O Insects between Quincy-Macomb-Jacksonville
That bird will never happen.I recognize the Chief is not coming back. We certainly don’t need this nonsense:
Kingfisher movement pushes for new campus mascot
After the removal of the Chief mascot almost 20 years ago, the University lacks a mascot, a problem that the kingfisher movement aims to fix.
#nomascotisfine.
Further, if they were to get this officially endorsed, look for the next boot to drop - our nickname should match.
So why do we need a made up, dorky mascot?
Heck the Chief returning is 1000 times more likely. Heck the mascot will be a Gila Monster, Capybara, or Scorpion from Mortal Kombat before it will be that dang bird!
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
Not sure who exactly who came up with this kingfisher idea, but it's lame, it sounds dumb, and should go die under a rock. More fitting for some D3 program than for a proud Big Ten institution.
Ryllini
- Lombard
Could President.Trump write an executive order to bring back the Chief?
Big Jack
- Decatur
Way past time someone corrects this
Is it time? IFUND will get a massive influx if he comes back.
18 years ago, Feb. 21, 2007: https://www.bing.com/videos/rivervi...tb=1&msockid=b35490cff0a411efb95c2549ed008a8e
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splitter
- and not Nebraska
We don't need a new name. One of our US senators is a Fighting Illini. Illinois National Guard. Fly a Blackhawk drone around sporting events. There's the mascot. Honor Tammy Duckworth the first time it's announced and a guard and other service member at half times etc.
