Some in C-U would prefer Rose by any other name

CHAMPAIGN – Melissa Mitchell of Champaign said the realization hit her about 22 years ago.

She had watched football games through the years – mostly to please boyfriends – but one day she realized she just didn't care about football or spectator sports. At all.

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