Cubs sign top pick Witters before deadline
Two minutes of leverage and a $3.2 million signing bonus seal a deal for Josh Witters, the No. 3 overall draft pick from Cypress High School. The Cubs completed the contract minutes before the deadline as under new rules unsigned players risk going back into the draft pool.
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Zook's Illini enter third season with strong recruiting pull
Champaign 2005 hire Ron Zook preaches three seasons to stamp a program Illinois begins its third season Sept 1 with a roster built largely by his recruiting. The defense returns most starters led by Leman while Mendenhall eyes steady carry load. Offense shows potential with Williams and Benn amid a tougher Big Ten schedule. Defensive play calling remains unsettled with co coordinators Disch and Mallory and possible input from Zook.
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Huskies Ride Wolfe to NFL Era with Renewed Confident Start
Northern Illinois carries a winning culture into the season as All-time rushing leader Garrett Wolfe moves to the NFL with a Bears debut. Cal Prime battles health as the Huskies split carries with Montell Clanton and Justin Anderson while aiming to replace Free at tackle and maintain a stout defense led by English and McCarthy.
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