OT: Illinois alternate helmet?
Correct. There was never a tribe of "Illini" or Chief Illiniwek.
The suit worn by the Illinois mascot, was somehow donated in the 1920's by a Sioux tribe (nothing to do with Illinois or Illinois' native americans). The dance performed was based on a traiditional Illinois native american "happy" dance, but it was altered for apperances sake when performed in a football stadium. Also, Fighting Illini was the term endeared upon Illinois residents who voluntarily took up arms during WW1, but many take to imply a war-like tribe of native americans. (Their memorial stadium is actually a WW1 memorial).
All these loose pieces together allowed various political factions to somehow unite against their mascot. The factonization of the Illinois mascot over all those sources no doubt contributed to said mascot's retirement.
Contrast that to Florida State who had one tribe to negotiate with.
I honestly think those are pretty sweet
No more orange and white Snickers logo anymore? Bummer
Those are F***ing sweet! If I were an Illinois fan I'd be praying for those helmets! Love them.
The Seminole tribe does it right. They turn lemons into lemonade by negotiating the use of their name and image and turning it into money and/or scholarships. They make sure that their tradition is kept intact, and that nothing they deem as tasteless is done in their name.
Then again, the Seminoles are the only tribe that never surrendered to the US, so they can afford to have a more cavalier attitude than other tribes.
Probably against their top rival.... Dammit that means we have to watch those matchup against the winged helmet...
It amazes me how much they hate Michigan and the feelings are not reciprocated. They're just, Illinois.
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