Josh Whitman is that button-pusher now, having moved from the relative serenity of Division III Washington University to the gear-grinding chaos of Illinois.
The News-Gazette: Illini legends, lists and lore; Keith Jones
Happy 50th birthday to former Fighting Illini running back Keith Jones. Coach Mike White recruited Jones to Champaign-Urbana from Webster Groves High School in Rock Hill, Mo., where Jones was named Greater St. Louis’ Player of the Year. Jones was a three-way threat for Illinois — running the ball, catching passes out of the backfield and returning kicks.
As a senior in 1988 for coach John Mackovic, he led the team in scoring (10 touchdowns for 60 points), rushing (1,108 yards) and kickoff returns (17.