Football on the North Side?

Thought of the Day

People know that I support both the University of Illinois and Northwestern University. My Mom went to U of I, their basketball team is one of my passions and I have plenty of friends that were educated in Champaign-Urbana. NU is located in my hometown of Evanston, I grew up going to football games at Dyche Stadium/Ryan Field and it's fun being a Wildcat fan, because they are always enthusiastic for any additional support.

So the news that the Illini and 'Cats could square off in November 2010 at Wrigley Field was music to my ears. Two likable football teams, two likable football coaches (The Zooker at Illinois, Fitz at NU) and of course, my favorite venue in the world. Would I support a game at the Friendly Confines? Of course.

But there are some major questions. Is it safe to play football on a 96-year old baseball field? What will the fan breakdown be? (It will count as a Northwestern home game) Can all the players, coaches and equipment fit in the cramped Wrigley clubhouses?

So what will happen? There are still major discussions going on between the schools, the Big Ten and the Cubs. I think it's a really cool idea...if they can pull it off.

UPDATE: Hilarious article I read yesterday on Deadspin that I forgot to post this morning. Agree with #1, but Choco Taco should be second.