The NCAA is the entity demeaning the Indians. Poor poor Indians! Looking at the state most Indians and Tribes are in now, why have an Indian mascot. Perhaps Illinois should become the Alcoholics or the Casino Kings if they want to truly represent Indians.
I would love to see Illinois, and every other PC nazi-harrassed school, just tell the NCAA to shove it.
That is my Alma Mater and the Chief is one of the great traditions of college football. If anything the Chief glorified the Indian and has been such a part of the University for many years. I have two words to say to the NCAA....one is a verb...the other a pronoun!!