1.   Already, Manning might be the best quarterback in college football.

2.   And if Manning is ready for the NFL right now, as many believe, then so is UCLA defensive coordinator Rocky Long.

3.   And, finally, Manning is popular because he is a genuine first-class guy.

4.   At the time, he was married to his first wife and Manning also was married.

5.   According to Polian, Manning is just as confident in his quiet way, and it is beginning to show.

6.   But because of injuries and suspensions in the secondary, Manning could be the first rookie to break the starting lineup.

7.   But for the total package, Manning was it.

8.   But Manning has been anything but cold and mechanical as a collegian.

9.   But Manning is always professional and would never show his general manager, or his dry cleaner for that matter, such disrespect.

10.   But Manning was something else.