Heres the fun part of this dance, the dancers all come from native american back grounds, the spend 6 - 10 weeks learning the traditional dances and suchlikes, then buy all real native american stuff... I miss you chief.
Sadly, a lot of negative words here. I loved the spirit that this college tradition brought to a community. I don't believe that the representation was ever meant in a malicious way, nor meant to malign anyone. Really people, peace out a little please!
SHAME forever on Illinois for getting rid of this proud and honored traditon. PC can go to hell!! I am class of 67 but have renounced my university because of this...
well I believe the Chief's dance and the Idea of having a white guy do the dance and dress up as a "Native American" racist, but as a Student at the University I truly believe the students respect the Chief and would like learn more about Native American culture. So I agree with getting rid of the dance but not so of the mascot itself.And contrary to popular belief, you cannot get rid of the "fighting" in fighting Illini because the Fighting is a reference to illinois soldiers of world war 1.
How is it racist? It's become so easy to toss out the word racist in any situation that I think people have actually lost touch with what it really means. Also, its not always a white guy portraying the Chief. Race is never a factor when choosing the next. There have been several Latinos and a Filipino who have portrayed him. But back to my original point, how exactly is it racist? Thank you by the way for showing at least some sort of understanding for the other side of the issue.
Thank you University of Illinois for retiring this stereotypical and reprehensible depiction of American Indians. Now, you can get on with the more important aspects of education, authentic knowledge about real people and real lives. This "chief" was a sham and and an embarrassment to the University of Illinois and the people of the state of Illinois. Good riddance.
Aw, did we get our feelings hurt? Most educated Americans now understand that political correctness is just a "cloak term" that veils the racism that lies within a person's heart. When one is being "politically correct", aren't they just saying something they don't really believe so they won't hurt someone else's feelings? The person still has the racism in their very fiber, but know enough not to express to someone who is sensitive to these issues. I pray your heart will turn toward kindness.
I pray this country gets its collective head out of its a**, and respects great traditions like The Chief. Rationalize your idiotic position all you want you are still a Communist POS.
The former chief is a fake tradition, where little boys and girls who never grew out of their Peter Pan childhood get to play Indian. 1. Rationalize = "to bring into accord with reason". 2. Communist = "one who engages in revolutionary activities." My revolutionary activities include educating people beyond racist activities. Get a little education, then let's talk some more.
You're a tool. Anyone who views this as anything but a respectful tradition is an idiot. People aren't pointing and laughing but showing respect. Get over yourself it's a tradition at a basketball game. Maybe people like you could have used this as a way of educating sportsfans about the plight of the Native Americans; instead the PC police came and pissed off another large group of people. RIP another great sports tradition thanks to self indulging pricks like yourself.
Aw, did you get your little "wanna-be" feelings hurt? You got your mascot taken away. Imagine what it must have been like to have your families killed or imprisoned, your children taken away, or the land where your ancestors are buried taken away. The chief was based on no real tradition other than people who were not even proud of who they were ethnically, so they had to assume someone else's identity that was more honorable than their own.
Who Bleed,Cryed And Suffered Thru Decades Of Injustice. I Don't Think A Native American Sports Nickname (Unless Redskins) Hurts Anybody. Illinois Was Paying Homage To The Illinwek,Peoria,Miami & Tamaroa Tribes. God Bless You Illinois And Always Remember To Represent The Tribes That Made This Country What It Is Today
Because Miles "Mr Indiana, Mr. I-Fired-Bob-Knight" Brand Has The Gall To A. Take Away Illinois & College Sports Greatist Mascot And Also Try To Dampen The Legacy Of The Fighting Illini And B. Spit In The Face Of Every Native American By Saying Native American Names Are Hostile And Abusive When They Are Paying Homage To The Native American Tribes Out There....
I Was Born In Oklahoma & I Was Raised & Live In New Mexico & The First Football Game I Ever Watched In My Life Was A Illinois Football Game In 1986 On ABC, I Can't Remember Who They Were Playing, But I Do Remember Chief Illiniwek On The TV Doing His Thing And Geting The Crowd Behind Him, From That Moment On, I Became A Illinois Fighting Illini Fan. 21 Years Later, Chief Illiniwek Is Taken Away From Fighting Illini Athletics And The Great State Of Illinois...
That Frank Castle guy is 38 years old. If I didn't know any better, I would've thought he was 15 at home in the suburbs sucking on his mommy teet. BTW, the Chief was one of the best mascots any school or pro sports team has ever had. This is a sad sign that political correctness will continue to ruin our traditions and will, in turn ruin society as a whole.
Are we to assume that your post above, "I assume you're just dying cuz the Chief is gone, crying to your rich suburban mommy, sucking on her titty to feel better. Well that ain't gonna bring the Chief back!" is reflective of all Pima Indians?
I can't believe you're so blinded by stupid tradition that you can't see that the Chief was racist! It's a freakin whiteboy dancing around in an Indian costume for a basketball game for entertainment!
Look at how all those people copy the Chief's every move. Pathetic.
I assume you're just dying cuz the Chief is gone, crying to your rich suburban mommy, sucking on her titty to feel better. Well that ain't gonna bring the Chief back!
You've been punished by Frank Castle: The Punisher
Heres the fun part of this dance, the dancers all come from native american back grounds, the spend 6 - 10 weeks learning the traditional dances and suchlikes, then buy all real native american stuff... I miss you chief.
JD2012HBR 5 months ago
Sadly, a lot of negative words here. I loved the spirit that this college tradition brought to a community. I don't believe that the representation was ever meant in a malicious way, nor meant to malign anyone. Really people, peace out a little please!
hawkgirl62 1 year ago
SHAME forever on Illinois for getting rid of this proud and honored traditon. PC can go to hell!! I am class of 67 but have renounced my university because of this...
rail64 3 years ago
well I believe the Chief's dance and the Idea of having a white guy do the dance and dress up as a "Native American" racist, but as a Student at the University I truly believe the students respect the Chief and would like learn more about Native American culture. So I agree with getting rid of the dance but not so of the mascot itself.And contrary to popular belief, you cannot get rid of the "fighting" in fighting Illini because the Fighting is a reference to illinois soldiers of world war 1.
dietsnapple89 4 years ago
How is it racist? It's become so easy to toss out the word racist in any situation that I think people have actually lost touch with what it really means. Also, its not always a white guy portraying the Chief. Race is never a factor when choosing the next. There have been several Latinos and a Filipino who have portrayed him. But back to my original point, how exactly is it racist? Thank you by the way for showing at least some sort of understanding for the other side of the issue.
Maxim86 4 years ago
The NCAA administation is made up of abunch of ass holes
msuspartan94 4 years ago 10
Thank you University of Illinois for retiring this stereotypical and reprehensible depiction of American Indians. Now, you can get on with the more important aspects of education, authentic knowledge about real people and real lives. This "chief" was a sham and and an embarrassment to the University of Illinois and the people of the state of Illinois. Good riddance.
ekvcate 4 years ago
Yeah make sure you teach the political correctness class you communist POS
mspell350 4 years ago
Aw, did we get our feelings hurt? Most educated Americans now understand that political correctness is just a "cloak term" that veils the racism that lies within a person's heart. When one is being "politically correct", aren't they just saying something they don't really believe so they won't hurt someone else's feelings? The person still has the racism in their very fiber, but know enough not to express to someone who is sensitive to these issues. I pray your heart will turn toward kindness.
ekvcate 4 years ago
I pray this country gets its collective head out of its a**, and respects great traditions like The Chief. Rationalize your idiotic position all you want you are still a Communist POS.
mspell350 4 years ago
The former chief is a fake tradition, where little boys and girls who never grew out of their Peter Pan childhood get to play Indian. 1. Rationalize = "to bring into accord with reason". 2. Communist = "one who engages in revolutionary activities." My revolutionary activities include educating people beyond racist activities. Get a little education, then let's talk some more.
ekvcate 4 years ago
You're a tool. Anyone who views this as anything but a respectful tradition is an idiot. People aren't pointing and laughing but showing respect. Get over yourself it's a tradition at a basketball game. Maybe people like you could have used this as a way of educating sportsfans about the plight of the Native Americans; instead the PC police came and pissed off another large group of people. RIP another great sports tradition thanks to self indulging pricks like yourself.
str8hoopin87 4 years ago
Aw, did you get your little "wanna-be" feelings hurt? You got your mascot taken away. Imagine what it must have been like to have your families killed or imprisoned, your children taken away, or the land where your ancestors are buried taken away. The chief was based on no real tradition other than people who were not even proud of who they were ethnically, so they had to assume someone else's identity that was more honorable than their own.
ekvcate 4 years ago
Who Bleed,Cryed And Suffered Thru Decades Of Injustice. I Don't Think A Native American Sports Nickname (Unless Redskins) Hurts Anybody. Illinois Was Paying Homage To The Illinwek,Peoria,Miami & Tamaroa Tribes. God Bless You Illinois And Always Remember To Represent The Tribes That Made This Country What It Is Today
trdcleveland858 4 years ago 6
Because Miles "Mr Indiana, Mr. I-Fired-Bob-Knight" Brand Has The Gall To A. Take Away Illinois & College Sports Greatist Mascot And Also Try To Dampen The Legacy Of The Fighting Illini And B. Spit In The Face Of Every Native American By Saying Native American Names Are Hostile And Abusive When They Are Paying Homage To The Native American Tribes Out There....
trdcleveland858 4 years ago
I Was Born In Oklahoma & I Was Raised & Live In New Mexico & The First Football Game I Ever Watched In My Life Was A Illinois Football Game In 1986 On ABC, I Can't Remember Who They Were Playing, But I Do Remember Chief Illiniwek On The TV Doing His Thing And Geting The Crowd Behind Him, From That Moment On, I Became A Illinois Fighting Illini Fan. 21 Years Later, Chief Illiniwek Is Taken Away From Fighting Illini Athletics And The Great State Of Illinois...
trdcleveland858 4 years ago
That Frank Castle guy is 38 years old. If I didn't know any better, I would've thought he was 15 at home in the suburbs sucking on his mommy teet. BTW, the Chief was one of the best mascots any school or pro sports team has ever had. This is a sad sign that political correctness will continue to ruin our traditions and will, in turn ruin society as a whole.
Champwsox05 5 years ago
It absolute bullshit they have to get rid of him
carolinafan8907 5 years ago
Great post Castle.
utahaztec 5 years ago
Thanks utahaztec.
I'm a Pima Indian and hate Indian mascots.
FrankCastle15 5 years ago
Are we to assume that your post above, "I assume you're just dying cuz the Chief is gone, crying to your rich suburban mommy, sucking on her titty to feel better. Well that ain't gonna bring the Chief back!" is reflective of all Pima Indians?
flgal88 5 years ago
Castle, you are an idiot who has no idea what he is talking about.
czarjoel 5 years ago
I can't believe you're so blinded by stupid tradition that you can't see that the Chief was racist! It's a freakin whiteboy dancing around in an Indian costume for a basketball game for entertainment!
Look at how all those people copy the Chief's every move. Pathetic.
I assume you're just dying cuz the Chief is gone, crying to your rich suburban mommy, sucking on her titty to feel better. Well that ain't gonna bring the Chief back!
You've been punished by Frank Castle: The Punisher
FrankCastle15 5 years ago
Yeah, and that means so much to us, asshole. You're not clever and we don't care about your misguided opinion.
frostfan 5 years ago
brings tears to your eyes I don't see why this had to come to this. I think its sad the Illini should have been allowed to keep him.
mcmahonfan9 5 years ago
SAVE THE CHIEF
tyman678 5 years ago
we will miss him in the years to come!!!!
steadieeddie 5 years ago