[5] Ironically, after former Oklahoma quarterback Rhett Bomar took over as the starter in 2005, Thompson asked to be moved to the wide receiver position.

He arrived on campus in the fall of 2002 as a backup to both Jason White and Nate Hybl.

During the second game of the year against Alabama, starter Jason White hurt his knee, forcing Hybl to take his spot.

After the Sooner Rose Bowl win, Hybl graduated, leaving White and Thompson the quarterback job.

Thompson expected to have the job all to himself in 2004, but special circumstances allowed Jason White to play another year.

With Jason White gone, Paul would battle with Rhett Bomar for the starting spot.

In his last collegiate season, chances for Thompson to start at quarterback or wide receiver looked unlikely.

This win propelled the Sooners to a BCS berth in the Fiesta Bowl on New Years Day.