So you’re counting a national title that occurred 65-70 years before you were born? Sweet. Talk about fringe association.
For the record, I don’t have a problem with someone being a Bears or Illini fan. The two are really intertwined actually.
I think your vendetta against the Bears is a bit odd. McCaskeys.
You are correct that the two are really intwined, and most of their combined success is ancient history. I was four years old the last time the Bears won their one and only SB, and I’m approaching middle age.
I think you can admit there is a difference in attending an institution for 4-8 years, following in the footsteps of parents/grandparents, earning degree(s) that shape the way you impact the world and form a legacy, rubbing shoulders with the student athletes, etc versus cheering for a professional franchise.
Yeah, Illinois football sucks but my Illini roots go much, much deeper than my Bears roots. I grew up laying on the living room floor listening to games as a kid (circa Jeff George) because we didn’t get all of them on TV or go to every game in those days. It all plays a role in my loyalty.
As I’ve said before, the Bears really only have one job, and that’s to win football games/championships. And they’re terrible at it, yet they sell out games and make money hand over fist. Talk about enabling a shitty culture. Football at Illinois is just part of a much larger, more impactful experience.
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