[illini43]

It would be one thing if the chief was dancing on the sideline during the game, or being a typical Big 10 mascot who taunts the opposing crowd. I still find it funny of the double-standard that exists for other mascots.

Notre Dame comes to mind. The fighting Irish leprachaun is seen as a happy little guy who dances around, etc. In my mind, this is more offensive towards Irish people than the chief, who performs only at halftime in a respectful manner. However, no one has a problem with the leprachaun IMO because it doesn't portray a minority.

I just think the whole thing is stupid, and people need to stop worrying about a mascot and focus on real-life economic problems which are around us, especially in the CU area, today.