We look for strength of character and rhetorical talent.
Stridency of tone is no substitute for strength of argument and friendliness of appearance.
Henrich's dedication on the field was matched by a reputation for strength of character.
"We are pleased to see our team rewarded for strength of schedule," Kevin White, Notre Dame's director of athletics, said.
Oklahoma has 2.95 points this week -- 1 point for poll average, 1.43 for computer-rank average, 0.52 for strength of schedule and zero for losses.
Florida State has 5.55 points -- 3 for poll average, 1.43 for computer-rank average, 0.12 for strength of schedule and 1 for losses.
Oklahoma totaled 2.52 points this week -- 1 point for poll average, 1 for computer rank average, 0.52 for strength of schedule and 0 for losses.
Florida State had 5.18 points -- 3 for poll average, 1.14 for computer-rank average, 0.04 for strength of schedule and 1 for losses.
Miami had 6.06 points -- 2 for poll average, 2.86 for computer-rank average, 0.20 for strength of schedule and 1 for losses.
Just about everyone who worked with Chambers had that kind of encounter, because it was one of his tests for strength of character.
And Miami had 5.79 points -- 2 for poll average, 2.71 for computer-rank average, 0.08 for strength of schedule and 1 for losses.
