I have some
inside info saying Blake Martin may not return for 2015. Apparently he is scheduled to graduate early, and is strongly considering forgoing his senior year of eligibility. Ya know.....a smart kid who gets a degree, nails down a good job and decides to move on with his life.
I hope Blake returns. He has excellent speed (I think he's faster than Dixon) and he offers our team a great "change of pace" when he enters a game. Blake's speed shocked Illinois late in the 4th qtr of the HOD Bowl. He came in, got two back to back carries, and picked up 12 yards on the first carry and scored on a 25-yard run in the 2nd carry, to seal the game. The Illini had no clue how to handle Blake's speed.