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

Some of the TV shows and characters whose themes were suggested as replacements for the University of Illinois' now-retired "war chant."Got a suggestion? Submit it to Tom's Mailbag.

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. Listen for yourself and see…