Schemes in place for Illini offense

Scheelhaase's strengths? "He's accurate with a quick release, and he's as fast as any kid we have on this team," Petrino said. "His No. 1 trait is his speed."

And his biggest shortcoming? Brohm admits Scheelhaase does not have a particularly strong arm, so Petrino is not likely to ask him to make throws that require a cannon. Instead, expect short and intermediate throws but delivered on time and with accuracy.

And the coaches constantly remind Scheelhaase that if a seam opens, run like the wind.

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