want to control the tempo of the game,
whether it is going fast or slowing it
down. That helps us out a lot."
Having connected with seven dif-
ferent targets against Rice and against
Michigan, Golson almost always has
his choice of options: a deep ball, a
crossing route, a short route and even
a running back in the flat. Defenses
can cover only so many areas of the
field, and Notre Dame has opted to
exploit that rather than focus on devel-
oping the heir apparent to Jones.
"We have a lot of talented guys,"
said Carlisle, who had nine catches
for 115 yards and two touchdowns
through two games. "It doesn't mat-
ter who is making the plays, really.
We cheer each other on regardless of
who is making the plays. Everyone out
there is more than capable of making
plays."
Entering the season, only Daniels
had caught more than three passes
from Golson. Every receiving threat
— from Koyack, a respected in-line
Sophomore Will Fuller was Notre Dame's leading receiver through two games this season, hauling in 13
passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns.
PHOTO BY LON HORWEDEL
