Football Season Ticket Sales Top 40,000 Jul 8, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. The strong season ticket sales figures thus far are an indication of the excitement that's building for the 2008 Illinois football season. (Fightingillini.com)
Student Season Ticket Sales Pass 6,000 Mark Jul 3, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. UI students will be out in full force this fall Saturday afternoons and evenings at Memorial Stadium. (Fightingillini.com)
The NFL in Toronto Jun 26, 2008
Back in 1925, U.S. college football star Red Grange brought a new level of popularity to the NFL. After his first season, he decided to take on the establishment by organizing his own league ... Gary Andrew Poole is author of The Galloping Ghost: Red Grange, an American Football Legend, to be published in September. (Globe and Mail)
Bulldogs vs. Bulldogs Jun 24, 2008
Again, no surprise here but Georgia s Herschel Walker made the list, along with Red Grange, Archie Griffin and Tommie Frazier. As Maisel says, no one combined size and speed in as forceful a manner as Herschel, the first really super freshman to make an impact. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Illinois Names Greatest Offensive Linemen In School History Jun 14, 2008
Shively opened many holes for the legendary Red Grange in the mid 20s and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1982. Illini teammates and are current NFL starters, with Diehl helping his New York Giants to a Super Bowl victory in 2008. (Fightingillini.com)
Student Football Tickets Reach 5,000 Sold Jun 11, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Illini students top 5,000 season tickets sold. (Fightingillini.com)
Block I Sold Out for 2008 Football Season Jun 6, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. There should be plenty of noise coming once again this fall from the Block in the north stands at Memorial Stadium. (Fightingillini.com)
Tired of the drama? Here's a moment of zen May 29, 2008
1) How did Red Grange s name get in the following: Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin Two of the Cowboys fabled Big Three helped lead Dallas to three Super Bowl triumphs in the 1990s. Watch clip | Player pages: Red Grange | Grange s heralded NFL debut 2) Don t know how they missed Marino and I think Clayton who I believe are the QB-WR combo with the most TD catches after Young-Rice. (The Palm Beach Post)
HoF is great, but a higher honor awaits Mayes May 24, 2008
And every time, in every way possible, that he was asked to describe what it was like to achieve something no other running back in history -- not Red Grange or Jim Thorpe, Archie Griffin or Tony Dorsett -- had done, he came back to the same theme. All the credit belonged to the offensive line. (Cougfan.com)
Coach Lou Holtz Heads Hall of Fame Class May 2, 2008
The first class included 32 players and 19 coaches, including Illinois' Red Grange, Notre Dame's Knute Rockne, Amos Alonzo Stagg and Carlisle's Jim Thorpe. 275 schools are represented with at least one College Football Hall of Famer. (GamecockInsider.com)
Limited Number of "Red Zone" Horseshoe Tickets Go On Sale Monday May 2, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Limited Number of Few Hundred Season Tickets Remain at $77. (Fightingillini.com)
SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT: Late UI professor featured on new U.S. Postal Service stamp Mar 4, 2008
Illini football legend Red Grange was honored in 2003. Comments. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Illinois Announces 2008 Football Tickets Feb 13, 2008
com: Illinois Announces 2008 Football Tickets. Illinois Fighting Illini Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. (IlliniBoard.com)
Mendenhall Enters 2008 NFL Draft Jan 12, 2008
Robert Holcombe, 1996 12 Red Grange, 1924 12 ... Red Grange, 1924 13 Buddy Young, 1944 13 John Karras, 1951 13 Robert Holcombe, 1996 13. (Fightingillini.com)
Low: College football's greatest individual seasons Jan 10, 2008
1924 Red Grange, Illinois -- The Galloping Ghost put the stamp on his legendary career in 1924 by single-handedly beating Michigan in what was the grand opening of Memorial Stadium. Grange returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown and scored three more touchdowns before the first quarter was complete. (ESPN -- College Football News)
If Patriots go to 16-0, so what? Dec 30, 2007
Win this evening and in the context of NFL history, the New England Patriots still would not have left an imprint comparable to those associated with Red Grange, streamlined footballs, the breaking of the color line and the Colts-Giants game of 1958. This is according to David Neft of New York City, an eminent football historian. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
BCS should drop middle initial or go to a playoff Dec 13, 2007
Well, Red Grange and Dick Butkus did play there. But they no longer are Illini ingredients. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
This German cabbie was taken for a ride Dec 13, 2007
Red Grange, the late Hall of Fame running back, on how he came to wear jersey No. 77 at Illinois: "The guy in front of me got 76, the guy in back of me got 78.". What, no billy goat. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Rashard Mendenhall Wins Chicago Tribune Silver Football Award Dec 8, 2007
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Rashard Mendenhall averaged 127 yards per game rushing in 2007. (Fightingillini.com)
Mendenhall, Leman earn honors Dec 8, 2007
Orange Crush Em Board. Orange Obsession Board. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
Full Story... Nov 24, 2007
Most of the games I remember were broadcast by Lindsay Nelson and Red Grange. Lindsay had a very distinct voice that I can almost still hear today. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Column: Adrian Peterson for governor of Minnesota Nov 10, 2007
When you look back, it seems almost impossible that this rookie in his seventh professional game has accomplished more in one game, than Red Grange, Jim Brown or O. J. Simpson and many, many others. Peterson is quoted in Sunday s Star Tribune that I want to be the best player to ever play the game. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
WEEKEND PRIMER: Sizing up Saturday Nov 9, 2007
Ron Zook has revitalized the Illinois football program (I know, I'm just as surprised as you are) and awakened the ghost of Red Grange. or at least the ghost of Jeff George. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
END OF THE TEMPLES ERA Nov 8, 2007
A quote from late Illinois football coach Robert Zuppke about Temples grandfather Chase, comparing his speed to that of Hall of Famer Red Grange, is now engraved and not far from reach. Considering his family s legacy, it is clear why Temples was destined to become a football coach. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Grange was the greatest; but the best running back? Nov 7, 2007
CHAMPAIGN - Red Grange ... Harold Red Grange was also called the Wheaton Iceman and the Galloping Ghost ... But that s no slap at Red Grange, who remains the undisputed greatest football player in Illinois history. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Oldest living NFL player passes away at 104 Oct 31, 2007
"But I wasn't such a big shot like Red Grange and people like that, you know.". Bob Dana recalled being with his father as the two sat in front of the television watching the Bills beat the , 19-14, on Oct. 21. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
1957 revisited Oct 27, 2007
During practice the players got to meet legendary Harold "Red'' Grange, who was part of the television broadcast team. "Meeting Red Grange was absolutely awesome,'' Norris said. "That was cool. Being on TV was really cool.'' The first quarter was also cool as Norris scored on runs of 1 and 9 yards, and John Matous hit Paul Crandell with a 17-yard touchdown pass as the Gorillas jumped out to a 20-0 lead. "The first nine minutes, we had 20 points,'' Norris said, "and our defense was just eating... (SunOnline)
This Date In Buckeye History Oct 14, 2007
" The Buckeyes rode the Dayton Roth product to five touchdowns. His 30 points scored tied the Big Ten single-game scoring record. Pete Johnson of Ohio State (1975), Mike Northington of Purdue (1973), Ron Johnson of Michigan (1968) and Red Grange of Illinois (1924) were the others who had scored 30 in a game prior to Byars. The Fighting Illini led 24-0 just 16 minutes into the game. Illinois drove 80 yards for its first touchdown and 57 on its next drive before settling for a field goal to... (Bucknuts.com)
Season seems lost; UM will be back Oct 14, 2007
Those aren't the words any supporter of this proud program wants to hear, but on a day when Tashard Choice of Georgia Tech makes like Red Grange with a 204-yard rushing day and the Yellow Jackets muscle the Hurricanes right off the field in the fourth quarter, there are no more Miami myths left to defend. "If we get this class to stay together," Shannon said afterward, "within a year or two we'll be back where we need to be.". (The Palm Beach Post)
When it comes to timeouts being called late in an NFL game, its time for the officials to do them right Oct 13, 2007
Red Sox Patriots Celtics Bruins Revolution Colleges High school Others NESN Dirt Dogs Calendar Shop. s time for them to do right. (Boston Globe)
1950 Warrior team wasproud of their helmets Oct 13, 2007
When I look back on those hats we wore, I realize we hadn't come a long way from the pictures I have seen of Jim Thorpe and Red Grange. When you look back and compare them with the headgear that is now worn, you can see the tremendous improvements that have occured through the years. (Daily Triplicate)
Top Illini Wins Vs. Wisconsin Oct 6, 2007
Red Grange (pictured) scored the lone touchdown for the Illini despite being kneed in the head during the first half. Illinois tallied four other shutouts during the year in which they went 8-0 and won the National Championship. (Fightingillini.com)
Out of the Pouch Oct 2, 2007
Football produced the Galloping Ghost (Red Grange), the four horsemen (Notre Dame's famed backfield of Harry Stuhldreher, Don Miller, Jim Crowley, and Elmer Layden) and George "Papa Bear" Halas (Chicago coach and a founding father of the NFL). Basketball, though younger than the rest, has produced American icons like Wilt "the Stilt" Chamberlain, Julius "Dr. J" Erving and Red Auerbach (Boston Celtics owner and coach). (University News, MO)
Illini Notebook: Improved Illini Embark Upon Big Ten Season Sep 21, 2007
He also passed Red Grange on the Illini all-time scoring list. By the way, didn't that north end zone look great against Western Illinois. (Fightingillini.com)
Pekin hopes to get a boost from Rockets Aug 31, 2007
e (Harrington) didn't play much (in last year's varsity game), but he looked like Red Grange against our sophomores,'' Patton said. Tyler Best also returns at quarterback after a broken collarbone sidelined him last year, while 6-foot-6, 255-pound Division I prospect Dustin Braun anchors a massive offensive line. (Pekin Times, IL)
Game 1: Illinois (0-0) vs. Missouri (0-0) Aug 28, 2007
Senior kicker currently stands ninth on the Illinois career scoring list, needing 12 points to pass Red Grange. Reda needs 88 points this season to become the career scoring leader. (Fightingillini.com)
Saluki Sports... Aug 26, 2007
What's more, a book written by Red Grange was markiing the occasion and a full-page ad promoting the sale was on the inside cover of the game program. The mint-condition program is still part of my collection, but the book probably never made it. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
This season, a taste; next year, the finished product Aug 4, 2007
That s when it was christened The Grange Rock, honoring legendary Illini running back Harold Red Grange on the occasion of the stadium s 70th anniversary. And yet few Illini football fans are aware, nor can they recall, having ever seen The Grange Rock. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Michigan newsstand -- July 10 Jul 11, 2007
com Red Grange wasn't an option when selecting my ultimate team, but I wouldn't have picked him anyway. He wouldn't last two spring practices on my squad. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
Our View: Championship tradition continues today May 26, 2007
What does legendary football player Red Grange have in common with Mike Simpson ... In addition to football legend Red Grange, other state champions of Illinois high school track have included Ralph Metcalfe, who ran in the 1932 and 36 Olympics and later was a member of the U.S. Congress. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Catching Up With Bobby Mitchell May 12, 2007
Bobby Mitchell, like Red Grange, had his signature game in a victory over Michigan. HEADLINES. (Fightingillini.com)
Dragons capture inaugural soccer invite Apr 24, 2007
WHEATON Pekin's boys track team finished a distant 10th out of 12 teams at the highly competitive Red Grange Invitational Friday night at Wheaton-Warrenville South High School. Wheaton North won the team title with 264 1/2 points. (Pekin Times, IL)
Mid-Illini ‘a change of pace' for Pekin track team Mar 30, 2007
In addition to the Mid-Illini meets, the Dragons will also compete at the Metamora Co-Ed Invitational (April 7), the Peoria High Relays (April 14), the Red Grange Invitational (April 20) and their own Dragon Invitational (April 27). Comments. (Pekin Times, IL)
The Top Ten Players in Texas Football History Mar 28, 2007
Youngs performance at the University of Texas was so transcendent that not only does he top the list of players in the history of Texas football, but hes in the argument with Red Grange, Jim Thorpe, Herschel Walker and others for the greatest ever in sport of college football. Young was 30-2 as a starter for Texas and is the only player in NCAA history to throw for 3,000 and rush for 1,000 in a season. (InsideTexas.com)
Letter: Not many mascots as politicians or skunks Mar 7, 2007
Using Red Grange, the Galloping Ghost might be a good one, but he was a football hero and if you dressed someone up in a white sheet. Well I don t even want to go there. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Letter: University of Illinois might get a chicken for a mascot Mar 3, 2007
Raised in Champaign, I have been an Illini fan all my life back to the days of Red Grange and Bob Zuppke when we used to crawl under the fence to see the ball game -- and the Chief. Later of course came Dike Eddleman and all the other great Illini. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Letter: Sad day for beloved University of Illinois Feb 24, 2007
Both of our parents went to the University of Illinois and dad played football with Red Grange. Mom was in the stands the day Red made his phenomenal run of 90-plus yards and earned the nickname, The Galloping Ghost. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Page H. OnoratoBone up on your football trivia as you prepare for big game Feb 1, 2007
Bone up on your football trivia as you prepare for big game - The Lexington Dispatch. "All that changed when I married a fanatic whose favorite team was the New York Giants. (Quit booing; there was no team then.) I set about to learn the game, and soon terms like "quarterback sneak, punt return and two-point conversion" were rolling off my tongue. I could even speak knowledgeably about Y.A. Tittle, Kyle Rote and Frank Gifford, or so I thought."Football is fun," I told myself as I studied up a... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
103-Year-Old Bears Fan Predicts Chicago Win Jan 30, 2007
"I love the Bears. And I call 'em 'dem Bears, she said.Wood can call them anything she wants. At 103 years old, the lifelong fan has earned that right.When asked if she is planning on watching the Super Bowl, Wood responded, Is the pope Catholic?CBS 2 first introduced viewers to Wood last month as her beloved Bears were gearing up for the post season. Now that they have made it to the Super Bowl, Wood says she prefers to watch it with her grandson in her room at Glenview's Belmont Assisted... (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Heinz gets defensive over term Red Zone Jan 28, 2007
The Galloping Ghost, Red Grange, who died on this date in 1991 at age 87. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Galloping Ghost Put Chicago Bears on Map Jan 21, 2007
The Bears Are Popular Now, But It All Started With Red Grange ... But as CBS 2's West Suburban Bureau Chief Mike Puccinelli reports, one particular player gave them more than a ghost of a chance--that player is the galloping ghost known as Red Grange ... Malone is talking about help from Red Grange, the legendary halfback from Wheaton who last ran for the Bears more than 70 years ago. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
MLS is welcoming David Beckham. But history tells us MLS should be worried. Jan 18, 2007
Red Grange signed a huge contract to play in the NFL as soon as his storied college career ended in 1925. Crowds thronged to see the Galloping Ghost. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bakay's Manly House of Football Jan 4, 2007
The obvious: will run through Indy's defense like old, sped-up footage of Red Grange. Seriously, I have visions of the running back equivalent of one of those crazy police chases covered by a news helicopter, and L.J. is the red and gold Pontiac Duster flying down the wrong side of a highway at impossible speed, careening into walls, blowing through red lights and sparking-up the night. (NFL.com)
