‘His talent was so evident that when he went to a UCLA football camp he was immediately offered a scholarship. But he didn’t stay long. There were reports that Bruin coaches thought his footwork was poor, and other reports that he wanted to operate from a shotgun formation where his running ability would be maximized. In any case, Coach Bob Toledo believed a freshman should wait his turn. Cory Paus was the starter. Soon Losman decided to leave and the only schools he considered were ones who used the shotgun — Purdue, San Diego State and Tulane.’