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Tom Kacich: Readers chime in with 'war chant' replacements

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Wednesday's column, which discussed the roots of the University of Illinois' now-retired 'war chant' in the theme song from the 1950s children's cartoon "Adventures of Pow Wow," also put out a call for suggestions for replacements.

And you delivered.

The following is a list with samples of the tunes/theme songs that readers have suggested as replacements for the Marching Illini to play during crucial situations, such as a goal-line stand on defense or a 3rd and 2 yards to go on offense.