When Marcus Freeman announced Notre Dame football's six captains toward the end of fall camp, the biggest surprise on the list was transfer receiver Will Pauling. Through four seasons split between Cincinnati and Wisconsin, the Chicago native reeled in only nine touchdowns and just over 1,300 yards. So why was Pauling, the apparent fourth-option in his own position group, the lone skill position captain for the Irish? It came down to his innate ability to lead. Pauling began his career for Ci...
