We're trying to improve Conversations.
Please take a brief survey and help us out.

Illinois' Natural: Juice's offense powers Illini

By Bruce Hooley
Special to ESPN.com

Wednesday, October 4, 2006

Bubba, Tank or Hoss might have seemed more appropriate at the time, but grandma must have known something when she looked at that chubby newborn in November of 1987 and dubbed him, "Juice." Freshman quarterback Isiah Williams credits her for the nickname that now suffices for his proper name, one that perfectly summarizes the sweet talent and nourishing future he portends for the long-suffering Illinois football program. "I almost died when I was born," Williams said. "I was kind of big ...

Read full story | Create Your Profile

Activate your ESPN Profile!

Sort comments by: Most Recent | First Posted

Comments that include profanity, or personal attacks, or antisocial behavior such as "spamming" or "trolling," or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. We will take steps to block users who violate any of our terms of use. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.


Conversations in Real-Time

CONTESTS & PROMOTIONS

ESPN Fantasy Salary Cap
Create your own fantasy game day living room and win BIG!
Heisman Vote 2009
Vote for the next Heisman winner and enter for a chance to win a trip to the awards show. Mor
Engineered to Win Challenge
Test your football smarts by playing NFL trivia and enter each week for a chance to win a 2010 GMC Sierra.