THE ANSWERS, THEN MY FRIENDS

Two questions from previous blog entries reman unanswered. Until now.

The first is Number Two. Yes, the title of the Picasso piece is Two Faces. Although my favorite was number three with the rolling baby, I actually thought of number two first. Probably because of all the... nevermind. But it is fun to name art works based on first impressions.

The second answer is a little more difficult. What to call the Fighting Illini, now that the Chief has been replaced (or soon will be.) My son, not a champion for political correctness (thank you, Lord) suggested in one of his blogs, The University of Illinois Reagans, after the 40th President . As a slap in the face of the Pc-ers. And as a worthy title for one of the country's best Prez's.

Former fellow teacher Jim Blair suggested simply the Mammals. How can that offend anyone?

Other suggestions range from changing the name of the state--hey we wouldn't want to offend the same group of Native Americans would we? to the University of Illinois Universities, since there are more than one campus in various locales, and if fellow conference member Ohio State can call itself The Ohio State University, then why not go one more step?

Others include Big Orange, Navels, Blue Men/Women Group (since Michigan is already called Blue), Windies, Competitors, Smarts and Riches, White Horses (still a great bar), Cams (another),Granges or Galloping Ghosts ( offensive to the occultists or Gothics, perhaps) Butkus's,(sounds too much like butt kisses) Browns, Lou Do's, (to celebrate the past), Players (offensive to the many thousand co-eds over the years).

So, ok. I don't like any. Maybe just the University of Illinois Mascots. That way, you decide on your own.