Everett Golson Announced as Starter

[IrishYYC]

Awesome news!

Congrats to EG, all the hard work paid off. Now can Sept 1 come fast enough?

 

[sharksamardzija8345]

Alot of players REALLY value how cool the visors look as part of their helmet. I only played in high school, but our coach would only allow starting seniors to rock the visor. Kind of a payed-your-dues-and-did-the-work thing.

interesting.. never knew it was that much of an "earned commodity".. always thought you could just get one.. fair enough, congrats on the visor Everett, lol

 

[obi wan mahoney]

Oh, yes! I can't wait. In case you missed Rice's endorsement, here are some encouraging words from a ND winner.

 

[tadman95]

For better or worse, today seems like the day where the torch has officially been passed. I'm absolutely giddy about it. We'll sink or swim with this new wave of guys. And yeah, there could be more of them, but as we watched these last two classes come together we were so excited about the possibilities "some day." This is finally the day. With what I think of this group of guys, and knowing what we have coming to reinforce them, I am as excited about ND football as I have been in about seven years. Of course, maybe Golson isn't better than Rees, and maybe our secondary gets torched, and maybe Neal isn't appreciably better than Goodman. All of that is possible, but we have a good chance of being a much improved football team now. We are plugging in real, serious BCS caliber athletes all over the field now.

Well said. I'll add they give us hope, hope for more and better.

 

[Grahambo]

EG was a according to the 247 composite score and a story I read the other day said that BK really wanted to remove the redshirt from EG last season but didn't because EG was struggling academically and he didn't want to overload him.

EG will reward BK for that this season. I truly believe it.

 

[PraetorianND]

EG was a according to the 247 composite score and a story I read the other day said that BK really wanted to remove the redshirt from EG last season but didn't because EG was struggling academically and he didn't want to overload him.

EG will reward BK for that this season. I truly believe it.

So you're telling me that a coach put a player's well being before the team? Awesome!

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

Wonderful news... Of the two (Hendrix and EG), I'm glad that Golson went out and took command of the competition. Do work, Everett!!! This is a good thing.

 

[Grahambo]

Irish Sports Daily ‏@ISDUpdate
Golson: Talked to Hendrix a little. He's positive about it.

1h Irish Sports Daily ‏@ISDUpdate
Golson: Being starter for Navy doesn't make me starter all season. I'll keep my foot on the pedal.

1h Irish Sports Daily ‏@ISDUpdate
Golson: I don't look at depth charts, just trying to be best I can be.

1h Irish Sports Daily ‏@ISDUpdate
Golson: On emotions in 1st game next week-There will always be anxiety, but will count on teammates to help him stay levelheaded.

Irish Sports Daily ‏@ISDUpdate
Golson: Never felt sure the job was mine. Just stayed focused & kept working.

1h Irish Sports Daily ‏@ISDUpdate
Golson: Clarity of offense & knowing reads & progressions has helped cut down on ints. during camp.

1h Irish Sports Daily ‏@ISDUpdate
Golson: Family will not go to Ireland for game.

1h Irish Sports Daily ‏@ISDUpdate
Golson: I've gained a lot of knowledge thanks to coach Kelly & coach Chuck Martin. They don't leave a stone unturned.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

God I wish the season started this Saturday. We are almost there boys!

Foooootttttbbbaawwwwllll !¡1!

 

[50milesSE ND]

^this and go EG I can't wait.......

 

[jmurphy75]

This for me is what really constitutes a new day for the Irish. I'm not saying that EG is the second coming of Jesus, just that it's something new and exciting. I think this announcement is the dot on the exclamation point for this team, tough schedule or not these guys are going to go out and win like a team this year,

 

[Pachuco]

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/48113629?color=ffcc12" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/48113629">Hard work pays off for Golson</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/irishillustrated">Irish Illustrated</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

 

[ShamrockOnHelmet]

I'm mad excited about Golson getting the nod, and stoked about the season!

and I hate to be a killjoy, but I'm a little bummed for Hendrix. Between Golson and Kiel, thats pretty much it for his chances, barring an injury. Have to wonder what his next move is. I think he's a huge talent.

 

[pumpdog20]

This young man is sure talking the right stuff. I agree with the ones that say this has a feel of finally turning the corner. Good things happen in year 3 and we are there!

 

[tommyIRISH23]

great news!

 

[ulukinatme]

Oh, yes! I can't wait. In case you missed Rice's endorsement, here are some encouraging words from a ND winner.

As if we didn't know it, Rice is a pretty stand up guy with this endorsement. I'm pumped by this news today, can't wait till next Saturday

 

[IrishLion]

One more post about that mythical helmet visor, which I already put in another thread:

Kelly didn't just give Golson the okay to wear the visor now that he's a starter. Golson went to the lockerroom before class, and saw that he didn't have his "starters" visor yet. He left, and while he was in class, BK had them put the visor on the helmet, and when Golson came back, he found his helmet with the visor and thus learned that the job was officially his. Thought that was pretty cool of BK to do it like that.

 

[magogian]

I'm so excited!

 

[tommyIRISH23]

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/48113629?color=ffcc12" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/48113629">Hard work pays off for Golson</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/irishillustrated">Irish Illustrated</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

haha poor kid is so nervous infront of those vultures. I'm proud of him, he's going to be very good. Also, have they done the fall heights and weigh-in's? He looks like he added some muscle

 

[peoriairish]

Does anyone else think of a Derrick Rose interview when these kids are responding? Even when Rose drops 40 and hits the game winning shot, he always says it's because his teammates were there. It's the same as all of ND's players. I love this humble pie that they are all getting served. It makes for a very enjoyable football program.

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

Does anyone else think of a Derrick Rose interview when these kids are responding? Even when Rose drops 40 and hits the game winning shot, he always says it's because his teammates were there. It's the same as all of ND's players. I love this humble pie that they are all getting served. It makes for a very enjoyable football program.

Most of us don't live in the Chicago area, so probably not. lol

I'm glad that he's bashful and unassuming now.....because 1Sept, he's going to unleash hell on the College Football Universe.

We Are ND

 

[Riddickulous]

Has it been mentioned that he's thrown two more picks in practice since last week? START KIEL!!!!!

 

[NDhoosier]

haha poor kid is so nervous infront of those vultures. I'm proud of him, he's going to be very good. Also, have they done the fall heights and weigh-in's? He looks like he added some muscle

I noticed that right off the bat as well, Golson doesnt look like a stick, that is for sure. From a few of the pictures I have seen from practice and stuff, his legs could use some extra mass. But he seems to have gained some weight overall and that is great! Really excited to see how this turns out.

 

[PLACforever]

I'm mad excited about Golson getting the nod, and stoked about the season!

and I hate to be a killjoy, but I'm a little bummed for Hendrix. Between Golson and Kiel, thats pretty much it for his chances, barring an injury. Have to wonder what his next move is. I think he's a huge talent.

Everything I've ever read about Hendrix, he'll be just fine. Hopefully he'll get some reps in games that we're dominating, he'll graduate, go to Med school and cure cancer.
Hope Gunner gets a red shirt, and Tommy gets a Red Army hat.

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

Does anyone else think of a Derrick Rose interview when these kids are responding? Even when Rose drops 40 and hits the game winning shot, he always says it's because his teammates were there. It's the same as all of ND's players. I love this humble pie that they are all getting served. It makes for a very enjoyable football program.

Only if Golson whines about the refs and the other team "celebrating" after every game.

 

[BobD]

Congratulations Everett!

GO IRISH!

Let's get this party started, I can't wait till next Saturday!

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

I'm really happy about this. It was inevitable but it's good to hear it from the man himself.

 

[BeauBenken]

Watch that video and tell me Everett is still a tiny freshman. Kid is getting built.

 

[IrishFaninTX]

Watch that video and tell me Everett is still a tiny freshman. Kid is getting built.

I was thinking the same thing. He didn't have arms and a chest like that just a few months ago. Kid put in work in the weight room this summer and looks like it paid off. I am so pumped for this season. Let's Get it done, Everett!

 

[Riddickulous]

Watch that video and tell me Everett is still a tiny freshman. Kid is getting built.

Doesn't look an ounce over 90 pounds, and that's if he was wearing full body armor.