Is there a "curse" that let's the Fighting Illini teams have some sparkling victories... BUT keeps the carrot of 'the Big Win' dangling out of reach?
Shortly after Chief Illiniwek's "burial" under the dirt of political correctness, the U of I football team excelled their way to the Rose Bowl in January, 2008... where they were then thumped on by USC 49-17... the victory carrot snatched away!
U of I Football 2009 was sadly not much to talk about.
After struggling some this season, the basketball team really shone in the Big 10 Tourney when they beat a strong Wisconsin team. But... with a glowing upset in their sites, the Illini gave up a 10-point lead and lost in overtime to first-seed Ohio... another victory carrot snatched.
Now, can they make the Big NCAA Tourney? It looks 50/50 so far. Cross your fingers and rub a rabbit's foot for good luck (and to cancel out the 'curse of the Chief').
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