BY LOU SOMOGYI
T
here's a difference be-
tween having a run-
ning threat at quarter-
back and a quarterback
capable of running.
Notre Dame senior Ev-
erett Golson is Exhibit A.
Although sometimes re-
ferred to as a dual-threat
signal-caller because of
his maneuverability, elu-
siveness and ability to
extend a play with his
nimble feet, he has al-
ways been a far superior
passer than runner.
When you throw for
11,634 career yards in
high school, as Golson
did at Myrtle Beach
(S.C.) High from 2007-10,
you are considered fore-
most a pro-style passer.
Yet when Golson signed
with Notre Dame in 2011
to operate head coach
Brian Kelly's spread, he
was labeled as one who
could finally actualize
the spread principle, in-
cluding operating the
zone read with his run-
ning skills.
An injury his senior
year at Myrtle Beach
limited his touches. In 14
UNDER THE DOME
IN THE ZONE
Everett Golson's running skills
need to complement his passing
Golson has proven to be a dynamic passer, but he also needs to be
able to run at times to spread out defenses.
PHOTO BY JOE RAYMOND
