As the Maryland game ended and I ran screaming through the halls of Dillon proclaiming my love for interceptions, special teams play and anything "West Coast," my mind turned to our fearless leader, Tyrone Willingham. As I contemplated how my fingers would have be contorted to make a "T" for Ty or a "W" for Willingham during the 1812 Overture, I knew there must be an easier way to support our coach.

Then, it hit me. What better way to emulate the style, cool demeanor and general suaveness our coach displays on the sidelines than wearing a tie? I would like to propose a "wear your tie, to support our Ty" campaign. When you are getting ready to don "The Shirt" next Saturday morning, why not throw on a tie?

Think of the possible benefits:

1. You're supporting a great coach who surrounded himself with an amazing coaching staff and an even better team

2. Nothing is quite as intimidating as eight to ten thousand ties being whipped through the air as Purdue faces a third and long.

3. It serves as a buffer to keep the food and beverages you will inevitably spill tailgating off of "The Shirt"

4. When your folks back home see you screaming your lungs out on NBC they can say, "Oh look, (insert your name here) got dressed up for the game, I'm so proud."

5. You can practice tying a tie because you will go to more home games than job interviews this year.

So here's to a great season with Ty at the helm. When you look to the stands I'll be the windsor knot in section 30 row 58.

Eric Bilinski

junior

Dillon Hall

Sept. 1

• America's national pastime saved, for the moment
  
• Quote of the Day
  
• Enjoying sneakers and malls
  
• Show enthusiam by wearing ties
  
• ND must consider Harvard policies
  
• Recognize the positive in South Bend