Illini allotment of 26,000 seats goes quickly

So a friend of your brother-in-law's old college roommate works, or once worked, at the University of Illinois:

a. in the athletics department;

b. as a temporary clerical worker; or

c. in the president's office.

It's 11 on a weeknight, and you've called everyone else you and your friends know with a UI connection. What's the chance this guy's got a couple of extra Rose Bowl tickets?

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