Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard has officially made it.
The fourth-year rusher was knighted by longtime ESPN sportscaster and legendary nickname maker Chris Berman. As we present the highlights of Carolina to the Kansas City Chiefs at halftime last night Monday Night Football In this broadcast, Berman continued to bestow Hubbard with the following title. . .
The Chuba missile crisis is crazy 😭🤣
– 𓃮
Yes, the man still has his fastball.
And of course, “Chuba Missile Crisis” is a hit with NFL fans. . .
Chris Berman calls Chuba Hubbard the Chuban Missile Crisis and is outstanding.
— Steve Benko (@SteveBenko)
Chris Berman calls Chuba Hubbard the Chuba Missile Crisis. 97 on the outside corner. He still has it
– Kyle (@knicks_tape99)
Boomer is still the best. From Chuba Missile Crisis to an awesome WHOOOOOP on that Turpin spin move. So good.
— Brandon Rifkin (@brandonrifkin)
The Chuba missile crisis is crazy lmao
— Alex Insdorf (@alexinsdorf99)
Lots of great old ones, but the Chuba Missile Crisis is top notch
– RD Wolf (@rd_wolf_)
I just spat my drink at Berman and said “Chuba Missile Crisis” 😂😂😂😂
— Jeff Hoak (@JeffHoak1)
This top title is just one of the latest achievements for Hubbard, who has an unforgettable 2024 ahead of him.
Before the to Munich, Germany, to the Panthers to a well-deserved four-year, $33.2 million extension. The deal now makes him the ninth-highest paid running back in the NFL on an annual basis.
He also enters Week 13 as the fifth-leading rusher in the league (876 yards).