Watch List LB Zach Whitley in no hurry 
February, 15, 2013
Feb 15
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By
Sam Khan Jr. | ESPN.com
HOUSTON -- When Houston North Shore linebacker Zach Whitley Jr. ventured to Austin for Texas' first junior day of the year, he quickly felt a sense of comfort.
The reason? The presence of two players he knows, two guys who came from the program he currently plays in.
The reason? The presence of two players he knows, two guys who came from the program he currently plays in.
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The Midlands Region consists of the states of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and
Texas and is where Big 12 programs make a living recruiting. However, with the deep talent pool in the Lone Star State, teams from all over the country flock to the Midlands to find players.