Basically, If you get a QB that has carried his team-mates in HS and won championships, (The Texas QB, The Kansas QB, it won't come as a shock to do it again!. Austen while I like him.... (Atlantic, Ia) didn't rise to the level in HS I feel it takes to have the confidence in the big 12. I remember one year when ever he got rushed a little he bailed by throwing out of bounds. Granted his OL sucked, but you still have to make things happen. Reising, McCoy, Sanchez etc.etc. I am sure had better HS careers than Austen.
In Wrestling if you don't win State Championships, Your stock goes down. Storm Lake? Gimme a break. A dozen 2A schools could take them out.