Mike McGraw
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The rookie blues: Manning proved first-year quarterbacks don’t always paint pretty pictureSep 23, 2024 8:46 pm - Caleb Williams’ struggles in Indianapolis brought to mind a Colts No. 1 draft pick who threw 28 interceptions in his rookie season. Peyton Manning turned out OK.
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Will Cubs’ push for 90 wins include any of their rising prospects?Sep 21, 2024 7:18 pm - The Cubs are expressing frustration about another season near .500. Does the team’s stacked farm system present a conflict of interest?
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Libertyville offense keeps rolling up yards in win over Lake ZurichSep 20, 2024 10:56 pm - Libertyville QB Quinn Schambow threw for 309 yards on 4 touchdowns as the Wildcats beat visiting Lake Zurich 29-14 in the North Suburban Conference.
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‘Time to move on’: WR Madsen makes jump from Aurora to North CentralSep 20, 2024 2:56 pm - Wide receiver Trey Madsen, the most prolific receiver in Aurora University history, explains his decision to transfer to North Central. Also, there’s a key CCIW matchup Saturday in Wheaton.
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‘There’s a big gap’: Counsell makes it clear after Brewers clinch NL CentralSep 19, 2024 7:34 pm - A day after Milwaukee clinched the NL Central, Cubs manager Craig Counsell made it clear his new team is not good enough to compete for the playoffs.
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Bears Film Study notes the power of a second star pass rusherSep 18, 2024 8:27 pm - Bears Film Study takes a look at what could have been on the defensive line and spots a creative playcaller.
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Volo native Noda plans to bounce back from rough second season with A’sSep 18, 2024 6:00 am - Grant High School grad Ryan Noda had a promising rookie season with the Oakland A’s, then spent most of this year back at Triple A. After playing his first game at Wrigley Field, Noda talked about the trials and errors of 2024.
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Steele set to return, but Cubs lose more ground in playoff chaseSep 17, 2024 10:21 pm - The Cubs announced pitcher Justin Steele will return from the injured list to start Wednesday, but they lost 4-3 to Oakland on Tuesday night, losing more ground in the wild card race.
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Bears’ offensive line play could be a QB-wreckerSep 17, 2024 6:00 am - It’s no secret the Bears’ offensive line was a disaster Sunday in Houston, giving up 7 sacks. Now that the film is out, expect Caleb Williams to see even more blitzes and stunts.
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Imanaga continues to deliver, Cubs beat A’sSep 16, 2024 10:23 pm - Shota Imanaga has exceeded all expectations for the Cubs. He recorded a career-high 11 strikeouts Monday in a 9-2 win over Oakland.