A big Week 1 victory doesn't ease the sting of last year's loss in the 6A Oregon state championship game, but it speaks volumes to the work a trio from the Class of 2012 -- athletes Eric Williams and Nicholas "Rocky" Rothstein, and center Dominic Mori -- did to keep the Jesuit Crusaders focused on getting back to the state final.It was Mori, the team's emotional leader, who told the team after the loss in the state final to "take two weeks off and then its time to get back to work." Mori, 6-foot, 250 pounds, doesn't have ideal measureables for a center right now, but he has sparked early interest from Oregon, Oregon State, Yale and Princeton. He has a genuine love for the game, a non-stop motor and leads by example. Williams takes over at quarterback after playing wide receiver last year. Williams, 6-3 and 180 pounds, said that his time at wideout will help his transition to QB this year. "My time at wide receiver gave me a great deal of on field action which is something I really needed," said Williams. "It took me a while to regain the feel for throwing the ball, but all the hard work in the offseason has helped me regain that feel." So far so good, as he threw two TDs and ran for two more in the opening week win. The Crusaders offense will require Williams to play under center as well as from the gun. Considering his arm strength and athleticism, he should have no problem performing at a high level in this system. As evidenced by his Week 1 performance, Williams is a threat to beat defenses over the top and will not be shy about using his legs to get outside the pocket and make plays if necessary. Purdue, Oregon, Vanderbilt, Yale and Princeton are showing strong interest in Williams at this time. Williams hopes to continue to grow as a QB and if he has his way, he'd remain at the QB position at the next level. Still, if he needs any advice on recruiting, or football, he doesn't have to look far as his older brothers, Sean Williams and Scott Williams play for Yale.Williams' training partner in the offseason, Rothstein, is now his top target. But Rothstein was helping himself as well as his QB. The well-built receiver was a starter in the defensive secondary for the Crusaders in 2009, but feels more at home returning to the offensive side of the ball. The dynamic athlete is coming off of a stellar summer of camps and combines, but doesn't look at individual stats and is more focused on team goals. "Don't listen to the hype but do whatever you can to live up to that hype each day" Rothstein said. His work ethic is legendary at Jesuit and he is a film rat, watching game tapes and improving his football IQ. With his play and impressive combine numbers that include a sub 4.1 20-yard shuttle, Rothstein has sparked interest from UCLA, Oregon, Oregon State and Yale, among others. No favorite has emerged at this time, but he is sure about the fact that he would prefer to play on the offensive side of the ball at the next level. The Jesuit Crusaders can be seen on the ESPNU nationally televised game September 24th vs. Lake Oswego, Ore.