31.   Both quarterbacks were able to find McCullough free for big receptions.

32.   Both quarterbacks are in the Jackson mold, meaning the Irish will be primarily running the ball and use a little option.

33.   Both young quarterbacks were available for teams that truly wanted them, for clubs that could see down the road that the two players possessed championship moxie.

34.   ----- There are quarterbacks with latitude.

35.   A coach may be able to say that the quarterback is out of the lineup, but he may be prevented from saying why.

36.   A new lineman throws off the rhythm of an offense, and the quarterback is bound to fall out of synch.

37.   A quarterback is in the same situation.

38.   A year ago in the NFL, the elite quarterbacks were John Elway, Brett Favre, Aikman, Steve Young and Dan Marino.

39.   Again, the quarterbacks will be the focus.

40.   Alabama coach Mike DuBose says that, contrary to popular belief, there is no question about who the quarterback is in Tuscaloosa.