Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
Getting old flashbacks of Tony Eason on that naked bootleg. Happened quite often IIRC.When you have a running attack like ours and a QB with above average legs....you stack the line and NAKED BOOTLEG!!
Chase Brown Heisman Watch
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
My strategy when the NL's and I play naked twister..........................................He shoots , he scores............................................I really really do.........................When you have a running attack like ours and a QB with above average legs....you stack the line and NAKED BOOTLEG!!
I think the thing that Chase does not get enough credit for is his hands. There was a catch yesterday that was amazing. It looked like a screen play. If he is going to play at the next level teams will value that aspect of his game
BillyBob1
- Champaign
You don’t need to post any pictures! We believe you.
Also some great blocking downfield on the touchdown by I Williams.
I haven’t started to look at NFL draft boards. But Chase Brown looks like a NFL running back. Question for the fans who have followed the Illini for a while would you want Chase or Rashard Mendenhall as your top Illinois running back in the last 20 years.
I think Rashard had a higher top speed but Chase has more power and can run up the middle better. Also Chase has better hands.
I think Rashard had a higher top speed but Chase has more power and can run up the middle better. Also Chase has better hands.
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
Love both. On tenacity, I take Chase. On ability, I think Rashard. Maybe a recency bias, but I will take Chase.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
To hell with you for making us choose!/s
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
I feel guilty saying so in this thread, but Chase is no Rashard.
Corey Liuget is probably the best player I've seen in an Illinois uniform regardless of position, but I'd say Rashard is #2.
Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
then I dont think you saw Simeon Rice play.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Correct. A little before my time.
I'm thinking Kittner era to present.
Now of course the original question was which guy would you rather have, so like peak quality, highest talent level, that sort of thing.
Chase Brown is already past Rashard on the Illini rushing list though, and may well be remembered as having the greater, more impactful career, which is no easy feat.
Will this season mean more in Illini history than the Rose Bowl year? That being a non-ridiculous question is pretty exciting, huh?
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According to the site from my friend who’s a agent he has a 2-3 round grade!
Rashard was a better NFL prospect, IMHO. Chase is going to be a more impactful college player when all is said and done.
Love Chase, but he has almost 200 more carries than Rashard in his career. Rashard also has a career ypc average that is higher than any one season for Chase — and over a yard more than Chase’s this year. And, of course, Rashard only played 3 seasons. As great as Chase has been this season, nod goes to Rashard.
Still one of my favorite games I’ve been to
I’m sure being in the student section during the Rose Bowl season skews my bias here, but Rashard. I’m pretty sure he was faster and like 20 lbs heavier. The bonus of those NEZ seats is you’re at the madden angle, so you see what all the jump cuts, the jukes, the spins, and the plant your leg and go bursts look like. Rashard was something serious.
hooraybeer
- Pittsburgh, PA
chase showing his ability to protect the QB on third down will make or break his NFL stock IMO. can't be a third down NFL back if you can't do that. but regardless, amazing college RB
iLL 89ers
- Dallas,TX , Born and raised in Alton,Illinois
I myself agree with Rice , and his buddy Hardy was a great one as well IMO
I think Chase is the best but as we all know the so-called National title contenders will be overwhelming choice.
I'd say Gritty never saw Butkus play, and I think I'd be right.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Man, my parents were barely born when Butkus played at Illinois.
And of course, none of us were alive when the greatest Illini ever roamed Memorial Stadium. Well, possibly Pruman.