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Zuppke Field was rocking today . Illini 6-1. Chase Brown for Heisman. Birds need to sign Contreras.

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Been a good mood about that game all day today, honestly ....

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So well written, Will. I look forward to your newsletter every week. And I agree with James below, only about Memorial Stadium ;-) The Illini are back!!

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Aw, man, thanks! I-L-L!!!!

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I-N-I!! So who do you root for when Georgia and Illinois meet in the CFP? ;-)

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I-L-L!!!!!

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Ha! I thought that was the original reply!!

I-N-I!!!!!

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I've been thinking about all of this for the past few years. Social media is all performative and I've never been a performer.

Thank you for putting my feelings into words.

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That is a very succinct and sharp way to put it, I think. I might be too tired to perform for strangers anymore.

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I've never seen Bob Mould live, but even before I read this his shows came highly recommended.

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Oh, yeah, you can't go wrong. Worth every penny and then some.

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Wise words Will. Words I wish more people on social media would contemplate.....

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Hey, it works for some people just fine! I just think I'm not one of them ...

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