THC: If you could do anything differently, what would it be?

BW: Coming in as a freshman, I wish I had been more confident. I came in and was not really sure if I was good enough to be here. Being so far away from home, it just took me a lot longer than I feel it should have to get acclimated to football and being out here. I think [Rich and I] were both pretty much equal when we came in. I was ahead of him on the depth chart when we got here. I was bigger and had a stronger arm. He was so confident and believed in himself so much that he played so much better than me. I respect that he played that way and had that much belief in himself--I kind of wish I had been more like that.

THC: What's your relationship with Rich Linden like?

BW: Me and Rich have kind of a weird relationship. We've spent so much time together that we're so open with everything, but at the same time we're competitive. It's like friendly competition, I guess. Everything's out in the open. It's all open--he makes fun of himself that he doesn't start anymore. There's no tension.

THC: How has your experience as a starter this year changed your memories of your career?

BW: Without a doubt it's made me feel a big sense of accomplishment to be able to go from a career backup to go [to being the starter]. As an individual you always want to play. For me to be able to beat out a three-year starter who is almost the all-time career passing leader--someone as good and accomplished as Rich is--for me to be able to beat him out means a lot to me that I stuck it out and finally accomplished what it was I was trying to do for four years.