Doug Villhard Author of The Golden Age of Red: A Novel of Red Grange, the Galloping Ghost #385 - YouTube Edition

Doug Villhard talks up his upcoming novel "The Golden Age of Red: A Novel of Red Grange, the Galloping Ghost" coming out in September.

Fans of the Illini, the B1G & college football won't want to miss this episode talking about Red Grange, the man who stood with Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey as sports titans of the roaring 20s.

Share this podcast on your social media & please give us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the podcast!

We ask YOU to help Big Sports Radio & IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted.

Every like, love, comment & share help Big Sports Radio and IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular reach more people and establish our position as the leader in entertaining, fast-paced, non-political sports programming.

Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts:

Big Sports Radio Podcasts:

  • Big Sports Radio

IlliniGuys Podcasts:

  • IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
  • I on the Illini
  • Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys
  • Sturdy for 30
  • Ked's Recruiting Roundup

Follow the hosts of the Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio on Twitter:

Thanks for watching!

Podcasts

1st Show of 5th Season, Illini FB Ranked #12 - S5Ep1 - 8.15.25

Listen

The Top 5 Illini Basketball Coaches in IlliniGuy Memory - #496

Listen

Greg Glass – NIL Primer & Can Fanstake.com Help Attract & Retain Athletic Talent - #495

Listen

Interviews with Bret Bielema, Cam Crocker & Matt Stevens - S4Ep52 - 8.8.25

Listen

Illini FB Coach Bret Bielema Chats with Mike & Rob Louthain Talks NIL & Illini Media - #494

Listen

IlliniGuys Top 5 Fighting Illini Cs in our Lifetime - #493

Listen

Ked's Recruiting Roundup with Davon Grant

Listen

Illini Football & Basketball, Hogan & Sandberg Pass & Cearah Parchment & Matt Stevens - S4Ep51 - 8.1.25

Listen

Opinions from the Outside Looking In at Illini Football #492

Listen

IlliniGuys Top Fighting Illini PFs in our Lifetime, 4-Star 2027 QB Commit & Fantastic Four: First Steps Movie Review - #491

Listen

B1G Media Days, Illini Hoops & More - S4Ep50 - 7.25.25

Listen

IlliniGuys Top Fighting Illini SFs in our Lifetime - #490

Listen

Heat Checks & Hail Marys – Luke Altmyer Poised to Soar Up All-Time Illini QB Rankings & Kofi Part II

Listen

NBA Summer League, Illini Recruiting Update, SEC Media Days & More - S4Ep49 - 7.18.25

Listen

I on the Illini - Fighting Illini Top 5 SGs & Superman Movie Review #489

Listen

Subscriber Testimonials:

"I am a member of three different paid sites, [but] I wanted to tell you that the collective insight from the leadership of this place is second to none.  
 
It is remarkable how often I feel like I know what is going to happen before it happens. I am so appreciative of the obvious hard work that you guys are giving ....
 
You guys, in a short time, have shown me that you are the best at what you do."
Join the conversation here!

Not a member? Join our mailing list:

© 2025 LMBC Sports, LLC. All rights reserved. 

Use of any part of this site constitutes express acceptance of the Site Terms. LMBC Sports, LLC, including its Illini Guys website, is an independent media organization, and is not affiliated with the University of Illinois.