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ESPN names Illinois' Red Grange the No. 1 Big Ten running back of all time

Red Grange was pretty damn good at football. I know this. You (Illinois fans) know this. But, sadly, Grange isn't referenced much in the media because he played back way back in the 1920s. So that's why it's always great to see national outlets give him some more recognition.

This was the case on Wednesday morning, as ESPN's Big Ten football writers ranked the Illinois legend as the No. 1 running back in conference history.

Take a look at what Josh Moyer had to say about the Galloping Ghost:

Did you really think we'd choose anyone else but the Galloping Ghost in the top spot?