first couple practices in the spring."
Golson also said he has enjoyed the
extra attention, especially after getting
a great deal of one-on-one instruction
in the fall while training with George
Whitfield in California. He said work-
ing with both coaches has dramati-
cally improved his footwork since the
last time he played in 2012.
"Coach LaFleur is always telling us
whether we make a good pass or not
is the footwork or, 'You didn't turn the
shoulder.' It's all for the betterment of
your craft and things like that. I really
enjoy it," he said.
LaFleur and VanGorder didn't have
an easy task replacing two universally
well-liked coaches on the Notre Dame
roster this spring. Both have already
started to leave their fingerprints
on the program in the last couple of
months. ✦
Matt LaFleur, Notre Dame's first coach devoted solely to mentoring quarterbacks since Brian Kelly
arrived, has helped Everett Golson (5) and Malik Zaire break down the smallest details of their technique
this spring.
PHOTO BY BILL PANZICA
