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<blockquote data-quote="OrangeBlue98" data-source="post: 2071106" data-attributes="member: 750610"><p>While I wish Northwestern wasn't designated as our conference rival (except for having a higher chance of being a win if we can ever get our program righted), the idea listed really isn't a bad idea at all. Something has to change, because what has been done isn't working. Given so many students and alumni are in the Chicago area, This seems like a good of an idea as any. I would imagine Northwestern would probably be on board as well, as they probably face many of the same issues (if not more).</p><p></p><p>If the Illinois-Northwestern game was basically a neutral site game every single season, I think both athletic departments could live with that. Maybe Wrigley can be the permanent location, or maybe the eventual new Bears stadium can be the location. Hell, maybe it goes to Guaranteed Rate. I don't know, but something needs to be done. I get it's Northwestern and they'll never really have a major stake in this, but you would think both programs would put their heads together and think of a way to make this a more enticing event on a holiday weekend if the Big Ten is deciding we're always going to play that weekend.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OrangeBlue98, post: 2071106, member: 750610"] While I wish Northwestern wasn't designated as our conference rival (except for having a higher chance of being a win if we can ever get our program righted), the idea listed really isn't a bad idea at all. Something has to change, because what has been done isn't working. Given so many students and alumni are in the Chicago area, This seems like a good of an idea as any. I would imagine Northwestern would probably be on board as well, as they probably face many of the same issues (if not more). If the Illinois-Northwestern game was basically a neutral site game every single season, I think both athletic departments could live with that. Maybe Wrigley can be the permanent location, or maybe the eventual new Bears stadium can be the location. Hell, maybe it goes to Guaranteed Rate. I don't know, but something needs to be done. I get it's Northwestern and they'll never really have a major stake in this, but you would think both programs would put their heads together and think of a way to make this a more enticing event on a holiday weekend if the Big Ten is deciding we're always going to play that weekend. [/QUOTE]
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