Rua, did you hear chief say anything to the crowd? He has never been on the sidelines leading cheers. He is not a mascot, but a symbol and a source of honor to many alumnus's of the university of Illinois. However, I could see how you could find this racist, but as a long time chief supporter, I hope you can see it's not just a dude running out in these dresses.
One thing is that it is nice to see a positive association with First Nations which is cheered by the crowds. Yet, it is still racist. How would you feel if in China for example, they had a mascot called "The American" where someone was running around with a turkey leg in one hand and a hand gun in the other, wearing an American Military styled uniform shouting profanities to the crowd for a cheer. Wouldn't you consider that offensive and request that they get a new mascot and let the old one go
THose professors and officials that brought down the Chief - why did they have to meet in a secret, undisclosed location on the southern tip of campus?
Rua, did you hear chief say anything to the crowd? He has never been on the sidelines leading cheers. He is not a mascot, but a symbol and a source of honor to many alumnus's of the university of Illinois. However, I could see how you could find this racist, but as a long time chief supporter, I hope you can see it's not just a dude running out in these dresses.
MurphDawg014 11 months ago
One thing is that it is nice to see a positive association with First Nations which is cheered by the crowds. Yet, it is still racist. How would you feel if in China for example, they had a mascot called "The American" where someone was running around with a turkey leg in one hand and a hand gun in the other, wearing an American Military styled uniform shouting profanities to the crowd for a cheer. Wouldn't you consider that offensive and request that they get a new mascot and let the old one go
RuaLupa 1 year ago
The Chief rocks!!!! Now the natives are going to say that the Indians of Cleveland are racists, likewise.
Jackulv 1 year ago
im native american, if someone dont understand how this is ofensive you can talk with me
78locomocion 1 year ago
great video and hail to the Chief.
54spiritedwill54 3 years ago
THose professors and officials that brought down the Chief - why did they have to meet in a secret, undisclosed location on the southern tip of campus?
Peruanista - Are you of the Peoria indians?
EatAtWhiteCastle 4 years ago
do you know anything about the issue than what you just saw in the video? If not, don't pretend like you do.
Maxim86 5 years ago
Hey Peruanista - If you don't like it, Don't watch
hvots 5 years ago
LONG LIVE CHEIF ILLINIWEK !!!!
kglenn02 5 years ago
R.I.P Chief!!! the best part other than watching the game is now gone. Its a stupid argument
jigsawkiller1 5 years ago