I'm old school. I say we go with the Fighting Druids.
by Bacchus (2007-03-10 13:12:03)

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We already have Stonehenge on campus along with students who wear face/body paint.

And I don't know too many Druids that exist anymore
by Big Red Beach  (2007-03-10 13:12:03)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

who could be offended. Though Geico proved me wrong on cavemen. Man, what a PR nightmare that was!
Doesn't make any difference
by kdh325  (2007-03-10 13:12:03)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

there aren't any Native Americans of the Illini tribes any more, either.
Nor any Trojans or Spartans
by Big Red Beach  (2007-03-10 13:12:03)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

And yet the Greek are seemingly unoffended!!