Golson Makes Most Of Second Opportunity
FIGHTING WORDS WES MORGAN
Sophomore quarterback Everett Golson was awarded the game ball after he rallied the Irish past Pitt by
accounting for 164 of his team's 223 yards and all three touchdowns in the fourth quarter and overtime. PHOTO BY BILL PANZICA
junior Tommy Rees has served as an oft-used and very successful quick fix, while Golson continues his de- velopment. This game was different, though.
portunity to redeem himself after a poor start. Had his replacement not turned the ball over, he might not have gotten a chance to lead the Fighting Irish to a 29-26 victory over Pittsburgh in triple overtime. Throughout this undefeated run,
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t took nine games, but Notre Dame sophomore quarterback Everett Golson finally was afforded the op-
tempts for 88 yards in a first half that yielded just two field goals and a 10-6 deficit. When his helmet was knocked off late in the second quarter — which, according to a new NCAA rule, requires a player to sit out at least one play — head coach Brian Kelly inserted Rees for the rest of the half. When Rees started the third quarter, it appeared Golson's day was over. An interception midway through
Golson completed 9 of 15 pass at-
the third frame inspired Kelly to give Golson another shot. "I think I needed it bad," Golson
