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Bill Stone holds Adams State's single-season rushing record of 1,157 yards set in 1984. That season he also established the single-season program record with 129 rushing yards per game while primarily lined up as the team's fullback. His rushing yards per game also led the RMAC that season. In 1984, Adams State finished with a 6-3 overall record and a 6-2 mark in RMAC play. The conference finish placed the team second overall in the standings. Notable wins that season came against Western State (W, 31-14), Colorado Mines (W, 23-20), and Colorado Mesa (W, 20-17). His efforts resulted in All-American honors from the NAIA and AFCA. After his collegiate career, Stone was a rookie free-agent signing for the Los Angeles Rams in 1985. He was also a member of the Arena Football League's (AFL) Chicago Bruisers from 1987-89. In 1987 he was awarded the AFL's first-ever Ironman of the Year along with First Team All-Arena. With the Bruisers, Stone recorded 280 rushing yards, nine touchdowns, nine tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble. In 1988, Stone and the Bruisers finished with a 10-1 record, resulting in an appearance in Arena Bowl II against the Detroit Drive. Despite a 24-13 defeat in the championship, Stone scored on a 10-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
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