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On Campus: Head of the class

They get all the attention and for good reason. A playmaker under center can be the difference in reaching a BCS bowl game. With that in mind, here is a list of the top signal callers in the FBS in 2013.TEDDY BRIDGEWATER (Louisville): After being tabbed the Big East Rookie of the Year in 2011, the 6-3, 220-pound Bridgewater took his game to another level as a sophomore, passing for 3,718 yards and 27 touchdowns against just eight interceptions. Bridgewater completed a hefty 68.5 percent of his passes, as he went on to earn Big East Offensive Player of the Year, as well as garnering some All-American accolades. He capped off a stellar season by leading the Cardinals to a 33-23 victory over Florida in the Sugar Bowl, where he passed for 266 yards and two touchdowns. If Bridgewater continues to develop on the same learning curve, the Cardinals will post double-digit wins for the second straight season, while Heisman chatter could reach a fevered pitch.JOHNNY MANZIEL (Texas A&M): "Johnny F...

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