In an exceptional field of applicants, Paul was the strongest candidate.

In an exceptional field of applicants, Paul was the strongest candidate. We were especially impressed with the emphasis he places on academic performance and the overall integration of the student-athlete into campus life.

It's the strongest rookie field the series has ever had. It's a heck of a class. The neatest thing is most of us were in the Busch series last year, so we all know each other.

He is literally and figuratively the more attractive candidate at this point and our poll reflects that.

We'll spread the field, use a mix of two backs and I-formation,

He was great in the leadership field. He understood the game early on. It was so impressive. He was always thinking about the game. It was just obvious during his playing days what he was destined to do.