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Former St. Pete track star Shaquill Griffin ready for fast-paced UCF football

Perhaps no duo was more stoked to hear Oregon's lightning-paced system was coming to UCF than Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin.

The former Lakewood High track stars run their own youth track club called St. Pete Nitro each summer in their hometown. So installing a high-octane offense and defense seemed more than perfect for the brothers as they head into their fourth seasons with the UCF football team.

In fact, Shaquill Griffin said he and his brother were asked to lead demonstrations during offseason workouts. The twins taught teammates the basics of form running to prep for the rigorous spring practices, which started Tuesday.