The only way Golson isn't our starter in the fall is if he doesn't master the playbook. You have to think that he wouldn't have transferred here with one year of eligibility left if it wasn't apparent to him that he could start immediately. Jimbo obviously didn't see what he wanted to from Sean Maguire in the spring. This is pretty much a slap in the face Maguire who was all but handed the starting job in the spring and is a huge gamble by Coach Fisher . If Golson comes in and struggles, we could be looking at some chemistry and recruiting issues.
Overall though, Golson seems to be a MUCH better option than Maguire for the upcoming season. With an inexperienced offensive line Jimbo needs someone behind center who can scramble and create plays on the fly - Maguire does not have this ability, Golson does. This move certainly makes our team better across the board and seems to have really excited the team. Word on the street is that Golson impressed many of the Florida State players last year by coming into Doak and nearly knocking off the then-number-one Seminoles.
Along with the accuracy, arm, and athleticism, Golson also brings a great deal of big game experience with him. Obviously the game last year in Doak was arguably one of the biggest of the year but Golson also played in the 2012 National Championship game against a Nick Saban defense. He was one of the few bright spots for the Irish in that game with 270 yards and a touchdown. He will be the only player on the roster with more than one start and I believe this is the biggest reason Jimbo will start him come fall.
If/when Golson earns the starting role, he will be surrounded by plenty of offensive weapons. Last year's leading rusher, now-sophomore Dalvin Cook, and three receivers who combined for 93 catches and 9 touchdowns last year in the 2013 season in Jesus Wilson, Ermon Lane, and Travis Rudolph all return. Not to mention freshmen RB Jacques Patrick and WR George Campbell who had phenomenal spring game debuts.
If Golson can limit turnovers and still be his normal, play-making self in Jimbo's offense, the Noles have a legitimate shot to make the playoffs for the second year in a row.
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"After much thought and careful consideration, I will utilize my fifth year of eligibility to join the Florida State University Seminoles. To Coach Jimbo Fisher, the Florida State football team, staff, alumni and fans, thank you for allowing me to become part of the Seminole family. I can't wait to get started. Go Noles!"
- Everett Golson
"After meeting with Everett, I came away very impressed. He is extremely intelligent and a very personable young man. It's a pleasure for us to add him to our Seminole family. We look forward to getting him down here this summer to begin work on helping us continue to be one the nation's elite college football programs."
-Jimbo Fisher
Golson Career Stats at ND:
17-6 record as a starter
59.5 comp. pct.
5,850 yards passing
581 yards rushing
55 total touchdowns
20 interceptions (22 turnovers last season)
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