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Illini face speedy challenge with Baylor, Griffin

Baylor sophomore quarterback Robert Griffin III has speed. How fast is he? As a 17-year-old who graduated high school early to enroll at Baylor for the spring semester, he won the Big 12 title and finished third in the NCAA championships in the 400-meter hurdles.

And you thought Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson had another gear.

"Those guys are elite track level fast," said Illini quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase.

Supinie

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