I live by family over everything.

My parents work long, long shifts during the week and even on the weekend.

The main reason why I would even potentially go to the NFL Draft is for my family.

I want to be my own person. I want to make a name for myself instead of having the name attached to me.

I want to win a national championship; that's been my dream since I was a child.

Drew Brees, Kyle Orton, Curtis Painter - the recent legacy of quarterbacks at Purdue speaks for itself. I think it's 'Quarterback U.' The facilities are just beautiful. I didn't expect them to be as great as they were.

I fell in love with Clemson when I took a visit there.

People didn't think Christian Ponder would get picked in the first or second round, but they don't understand how prepared he was for the pro game through the FSU coaching staff.

You have to approach every day and try and get better on and off the field.

I've been through a lot; that I have.