Sepp Straka still boasting underdog mindset heading into John Deere

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Embracing his role of defending champion is the last thing Austrian Sepp Straka is doing heading into this week's John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill.

Straka posted a 21-under 263 at last year's tournament to beat Brendon Todd and Alex Smalley by two strokes. He put together a stunning final round, carding a 9-under 62 that could have been even lower had he not settled for do