Quarterback Spotlight: Everett Golson (Notre Dame)

vs RICE

Very small, both in height and weight. [1st 2:13] Deep throw, about 60 yards from QB to WR. Hangs in the air a bit, and the ball is behind the receiver, but still an impressive throw. Off of a play-action and to a wide open target. Might be dropping the ball too low during the passing motion. [2nd 14:53] Throws with bad lower body mechanics (lifted foot instead of following through), but fired a nice pass into tight coverage. [2nd 13:37] Throws behind his man on a rollout. Almost an interception. [2nd 9:42] Saw pressure and bailed on the pocket. Kept his eyes up, though. Reset his feet to throw the 55-yard ball. Good placement again on the deep ball, but did lift his leg again. [2nd 5:07] Throws it with some zip 30 yards deep in tight coverage. Threw it before he saw it open. [2nd 0:31] Missed deep ball down the sideline. Lifted leg. [2nd 0:14] Escaped the pocket due to pressure. Set feet up again quickly and threw a 65 yard pass for a touchdown. Does drop the ball during his motion.

[3rd 2:04] This pretty much explains Golson in one throw. Rolls left, sets feet quickly, does weird things with his lower body, and throws a decent ball deep with accuracy.

vs MICHIGAN

[1st 12:37] Ill-advised throw into double-coverage in the short game, but with placement and velocity was completed. [1st 3:02] Quick release, high velocity pass. [2nd 12:10] Throws off of his back foot down the middle. Too high, could have been picked off. [2nd 5:30] Tight pass mid-range. All of those end up coming with the route breaking towards the middle of the field. [2nd 0:41] Threw it up on a deep red zone route for a score. [3rd 5:55] GOLSON. HITS. SMALL. WINDOWS.

vs PURDUE

[2nd 14:38] Missed a deep ball in tight coverage. Wasn't interceptable, but Golson isn't scared to throw any passes. [2nd 12:19] Rollout in the red zone. Missed on a pass to the point that he nearly threw an interception. [2nd] Nice footwork with his back to his end zone. Throws a beautiful deep ball for his target to go up the ladder and catch down the sideline. Unfortunately, a defensive back was able to get a hand on the ball by watching the eyes and body of the receiver, who jumps early. [2nd 0:51] Another tamed deep ball for a huge gain. Not sure there's a better passer of 25+ yard balls. [3rd 11:07] Tight coverage throw in the mid range of the field. Nice placement and velocity. [3rd 9:04] Nearly hits on another deep throw down the sideline. Just a step ahead of the receiver at full-speed. Follow through still looks odd. [3rd 5:38] Miscommunication on a back shoulder throw. [3rd 4:11] Throws it in stride for his man to make a play in the air in the red zone. [4th 8:19] Missed on a deep tight throw. Not scared to make any throw. [4th 6:30] Deep throw behind his target.