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This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Fri, 24 May 2013 09:10:21 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Jonathan Brown Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:YESLER) 60 Linebacker Jonathan Brown won't play this weekend against Minnesota. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1237117.html 2047 Fletcher Page http://illinois.scout.com/2/1237117.html Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:43:00 GMT 0 169 Illinois illinois Linebacker Jonathan Brown's strange route to recognition by the Butkus Award. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1233246.html 2047 Fletcher Page http://illinois.scout.com/2/1233246.html Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:26:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Jonathan Brown, now a junior, is the field general of the Illinois defense. See what he had to say about defensive expectations and the offense's performance. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1217458.html 2047 Taylor Rooks http://illinois.scout.com/2/1217458.html Sun, 02 Sep 2012 21:32:00 GMT 0 169 Illinois illinois The Fighting Illini football team has placed four players in the first round of the NFL draft in the last three years. Among those who may go high in future NFL drafts is Illini junior linebacker Jonathan Brown. He appears to be adapting readily to the new coaching staff and schemes, and he is working hard to prepare himself for a great season. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1198622.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1198622.html Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:43:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois The Fighting Illini football team saw a couple defenders come out of nowhere and earn post season recognition. Junior defensive end Whitney Mercilus became a consensus All-American, and sophomore linebacker Jonathan Brown earned All-Big 10 mention. Brown was a backup as a true freshman last year, but his play this fall gives great hope for the future. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1143032.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1143032.html Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:26:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois As the Fighting Illini football team enters the home stretch of its 2011 season, its defense has continued to impress. Leading all tacklers is sophomore linebacker Jonathan Brown. The former Memphis star missed one game but is still the runaway tackle leader. He feels the bye week has been good for the team. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1126373.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1126373.html Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:56:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois The Fighting Illini football team drew national attention with its big win over Arizona State Saturday and are now ranked in the AP poll. Linebacker Jonathan Brown also received well-deserved honors, being named Big 10 Defensive Player Of The Week. The Memphis native has grown up a lot in a year and appears to be coming into his own. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1108451.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1108451.html Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:39:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Many recent Fighting Illini linebackers have been athletes trained to play their new college positions. So it was refreshing to see Jonathan Brown on the field last fall. The Memphis freshman had the instincts of someone who has played the position all his life. After a year's experience, big things are expected. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1073017.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1073017.html Wed, 18 May 2011 14:40:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois The Fighting Illini football team always uses a number of freshmen, as long as they develop rapidly and show maturity on the field. If they are ready and can contribute, they play. Among those who have seen time this fall include Jonathan Brown, the Memphis linebacker. He has the natural instincts to be a good one. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1005222.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1005222.html Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:08:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois After four months without a commitment, the Fighting Illini football team is finally on the move again. The latest to commit is Jonathan Brown, a middle linebacker out of Memphis, Tennessee. He had been leaning to the Illini for a long time, but a sudden strong feeling convinced him it was time to commit. http://illinois.scout.com/2/929867.html 2047 Mike Lopuszynski http://illinois.scout.com/2/929867.html Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:03:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Jonathan Brown admits he soured on Illinois when their losses started piling up. “It hindered me for a while,” Brown said. “They were losing and I was worried that coach Ron Zook would get fired. But he reassured me that wouldn’t happen and reassured me about the future of the program. He said that he’ll be there longer than me. He said he talked to the athletic director and he’s not going..." http://recruiting.scout.com/2/919415.html 2047 Allen Wallace http://recruiting.scout.com/2/919415.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:48:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Jonathan Brown’s most recent offer is from Arkansas and he believes he could play early for the Razorbacks as well. “That’s really why Illinois and Arkansas stand out,” Brown said. “I see myself going in and getting to play early.” He says he’s also been quite impressed with the Razorbacks improvement this season. “They are a team on the rise. If you’re gonna go to Arkansas, now is the time..." http://recruiting.scout.com/2/910006.html 2047 Allen Wallace http://recruiting.scout.com/2/910006.html Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:39:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Jonathan Brown is one of the heaviest recruited linebackers in the state of Tennessee. He already holds offers from LSU, Ole Miss, Memphis, Illinois, Texas Tech and others. One school that Brown would like an offer from is Vanderbilt and there's a chance an offer could come. http://vanderbilt.scout.com/2/892336.html 2047 Don Yates http://vanderbilt.scout.com/2/892336.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:55:00 GMT 1 189 Vanderbilt vanderbilt “Illinois is number one right now,” Jonathan Brown said. “The thing about them is that I have a great relationship with the coaches. That’s what stands out.” He says the Illini are also recruiting him the hardest. “I’m Facebook friends with Illinois, so they message me there. Plus, they also send a lot of emails. They keep in touch a lot.” Brown visited Illinois earlier this year. “The people...” http://recruiting.scout.com/2/889914.html 2047 Allen Wallace http://recruiting.scout.com/2/889914.html Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:25:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Jonathan Brown says he’s also a fan of Rebels head coach Houston Nutt. “Man, he’s crazy,” Brown said. “He just loves to interact with his players and has an open door policy. He goes fishing with them and they are all real close.” Despite his feeling for the Rebels, Brown says that Illinois is now his top choice. “I get an email from them everyday. They definitely show me the most attention...” http://recruiting.scout.com/2/871158.html 2047 Allen Wallace http://recruiting.scout.com/2/871158.html Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:04:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting After tapping into Tennessee for Dominique Allen this past recruitment class, the LSU Tigers are back in the Volunteer State in 2010. Linebackers are a need, and Memphis standout Jonathan Brown said that the Tigers are high on his list. http://louisianastate.scout.com/2/862342.html 2047 Shea Dixon http://louisianastate.scout.com/2/862342.html Mon, 04 May 2009 02:25:00 GMT 1 107 Louisiana State louisianastate Jonathan Brown, middle linebacker from Memphis-Christian Brothers, Tenn., has collected four early scholarship offers and attended a Junior Day last Saturday. Brown updated the lastest with his recruitment. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/844474.html 2047 Andrew Bone http://recruiting.scout.com/2/844474.html Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:19:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting