Now that former Heismen Trophy winner Jameis Winston is a member of the Tampa Bay Bucs, Jimbo Fisher was in search of a new starting quarterback in Tallahassee and now he has him. After beginning his career as a member of the Notre Dame fighting Irish, quarterback Everett Golson has decided to take his talents to Florida. Just a few moments ago, Golson made a statement announcing he was going to Florida State.
According to ESPN,
Former Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson said Tuesday that he will transfer and play his final college season with the Florida State Seminoles.
“After much thought and careful consideration, I will utilize my fifth year of eligibility to join the Florida State University Seminoles,” Golson said in a statement Tuesday. “To Coach Jimbo Fisher, the Florida State football team, staff, alumni and fans, thank you for allowing me to become part of the Seminoles family.
“I can’t wait to get started. Go Noles!”
Golson, who announced his intentions to leave Notre Dame on May 7, had visited Florida State, Florida and Georgia last week before returning to Notre Dame for graduation Sunday. He had given a list of 10 schools to Notre Dame’s compliance office as potential places to play his final year, a source told ESPN’s Brett McMurphy.
“This past weekend has been a defining moment in my life as I am proud to say I am a graduate of the University of Notre Dame,” Golson said in the statement. “The support I’ve received there over the past four years has helped strengthen my integrity, wisdom and character. I would like to thank all of the coaches who spent time speaking with me these past few weeks and considered adding me to their football programs. Their interest and sincerity was truly humbling.”
With the Seminoles, Golson is expected to compete for the starting job with Sean Maguire.
Golson heading to Florida is big from Jimbo Fisher and FSU and if Golson can learn under Fisher the same way Winston learned, he could dramatically change his draft stock. FSU’s football season kicks off on September 5th
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