Paul Smith News

THE QUESTION: Who is the best quarterback in TU history? Bill Blankenship has always been intrigued by Tulsa's quarterbacks.

“He's definitely not just a passer, but he's a guy who can run too. G.J. has great athleticism. He can make people miss and has great vision down the field when he's scrambling to be able to connect on a big pass play.”

Tulsa has received a commitment from a Texas recruit who could be the Golden Hurricane's quarterback of the future. via TulsaWorld.com

“I fell in love with the city of Tulsa the day I arrived”

Bill Babb came to Tulsa in 1977. He was a 34-year-old from Minnesota, but it didn't take him long to figure out he was home. via TulsaWorld.com

The NFL Draft has come and gone. There were 252 selections over the two-day period, but several college standouts never heard their names called. via Rivals

Tyler Polumbus won't join fellow former Buff Mark Fenton with the Denver Broncos after all. via Boulder Daily Camera

“Chris is so humble. This is so great for him.”

Paul Smith's lifetime goal was written in a second-grade journal. The youngster wanted to play quarterback in the NFL like Joe Montana. via TulsaWorld.com - Sports

“Mike Lupica would rip the draft on the Sports Reporters a half an hour before we went on the air”

In some ways, Mel Kiper Jr. is the media's answer to Jimmy Johnson. That comparison will undoubtedly send every coach who drew an NFL paycheck screaming into the night. via TulsaWorld.com - Sports

“Those Gundy brothers were tough to top when I was growing up”

Former Tulsa quarterback Paul Smith learned work ethic and more as a child, when his father, Ron, was quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator at Midwest City. via TulsaWorld.com - Sports

“They are all going to have better personnel than Paul had around him”

FORMER Tulsa quarterback Paul Smith will always be special to Todd Graham. But enough already, the Golden Hurricane coach said Saturday. via TulsaWorld.com - Sports

“He really made us go this past year. We were extremely young at all the positions expect at quarterback. His strengths are understanding the game and he has the ability to make plays when plays breakdowns.”

Combine 40-yard dash time: 4.95 POSITIVES Playing in Conference USA might not have been the best thing for him, but Smith showed a strong arm and excellent athletic ability while playing for the non-BCS school. via SportsDay

A look at who spring practice is important for with the Tulsa Golden Hurricane: Quarterbacks The new starting quarterback doesn't have to perform just like Paul Smith, but must manage the offense effectively. via TulsaWorld.com - College Football

Central Florida was the surprise winner of Conference USA last season, but the Knights have some holes to fill this spring - not the least of which is finding someone to replace rushing leader Kevin Smith . via Rivals

“What Coach Graham said is a compliment, but at the same time I'm not secure with (the job)”

Paul Smith's backup will be challenged by two sophomores. David Johnson will top Tulsa's quarterback depth chart when spring football drills begin on March 11. via TulsaWorld.com - College Football

Paul Smith probably didn't have the day he wanted to. On the RCA Dome artificial turf, the former Owasso High School and University of Tulsa quarterback finally got a chance on Sunday to show coaches, scouts ... via TulsaWorld.com - Sports

The Pryor High School Band Royalty will be presented during the Winter Concert Tuesday, Feb. via The Daily Times

“Single-night events have gone over really well.”

Finding enough funding, unraveling the tangle of bureaucratic red tape and booking the right acts are all major hurdles to getting a music festival to succeed. via Chattanooga Times Free Press

“I love talking with the people, those doing parish work that is really important to the church but often goes unnoticed”

Like the St. Paul of centuries ago, Paul Smith underwent major conversions in his life before embracing a mission to spread the Good News. via Catholic Telegraph

Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops and New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker are among the honorees at The March of Dimes 32nd annual Sports Headliner Banquet next month. via KFOR-TV Oklahoma City

“That's where all my family and stuff is at. Everyone in my family is from Georgia. I was born there.”

Tulsa's football program had a trio of junior college players enroll in classes during the semester break. via TulsaWorld.com

Transcript Staff Daniel Winston Smith, son of Bridget and Paul Smith of Norman, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout and will be honored at a Court of Honor at 2 p.m. Jan. via The Norman Transcript