Draft night reshuffles shape opening round NFL draft
Oakland selected Robert Gallery then Arizona chose Larry Fitzgerald. Washington nabbed Sean Taylor as Miami tied a first-round Hurricanes record. Trades influenced many picks as Giants and Chargers swapped assets for Eli Manning and Philip Rivers amid a flurry of moves and record firsts.
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Rams select Steven Jackson to succeed Faulk as Rams back
St Louis Rams trade up to pick Oregon State running back Steven Jackson 24th in the first round. Jackson, age 20, may follow Marshall Faulk as the team’s feature back, with coach Mike Martz praising him as a complete back and potential starter after learning from Faulk.
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Bears grab Harris and Johnson in NFL draft picks
Oklahoma's Tommie Harris was the 14th overall selection by the Chicago Bears. Chicago also drafted Washington tackle Terry Johnson in the second round and Fresno State receiver Bernard Berrian in the third, aiming to bolster defense and speed for next season. Harris, a Lombardi Award winner, expressed contentment with his pay and focus on finishing strong with the Bears.
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Brewer's walk-off homer seals win over Creighton
SIU Salukis overcome late misplays in a tense game to claim a 9th inning comeback, then earn a walk-off win over Creighton. Key moments include a failed tag at the plate, a two-run double by Matt Daeges, and Brewer's triumphant ninth inning dash. The win improves SIU to 14-22-1 overall and 8-9-1 in the MVC, with Creighton at 20-16, 9-4 MVC.
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Salukis wrap spring football with hopeful defense lead
Salukis conclude spring practice with a scrimmage noting the defense is farther along than last year while the offense needs time to gel. Coach Kill praised the kick unit and QB Joel Sambursky in his best spring yet, with minor injuries among players and several standouts highlighted for spring moments. Fans must wait until August for fall practice.
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Spring game not essential for Salukis season outlook
Scott Lambert notes that a full spring game would be fun but not necessary as SIU, coming off a 10-2 season and sharing the Gateway title, aims high next year. He cites potential injuries to Sambursky and Moreland and previews new running backs while praising spring practice as preparation.
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