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Everett Golson (official thread)

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The first part of this blog is comical...but there is some good stuff after he explains the rules to some people.

Sun News
November 09, 2008

Answer to your ?s; Also, is Golson a viable prospect?

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There have also been numerous comments on my blog questioning Golson's viability as a recruit. First, I'll say this: Golson is the most talented prep quarterback I've ever seen. As a recruiting junkie, I've seen some pretty good ones in person and many others on film. I saw Independence's (N.C.) Chris Leak, who set nearly every national passing record, several times in high school and he doesn't even compare to the raw talent of Golson. Leak was more polished but had a much lower ceiling than Golson.
Golson is small at 6-foot (yes, he has grown to a legit 6-foot), 170 pounds, but he's only 15. Leak was thicker, but was still slightly shorter than 6-feet. Golson still has some growing to do, although doctors have said they don't expect him to be much bigger than 6-2. You can play quarterback in major-college football at 6-foot, but he needs to gain weight to sustain the beating he would take by 270-pound defensive ends. His frame isn't built to hold much weight, and he'll probably never carry much weight below his waist. He should fill out above the waist, however, so I could see him being a 6-2, 190-pound college quarterback. If he continues to grow and shows he has the potential to be that size, there is no question he'll be one of the top-rated quarterbacks in the country. He'll probably even receive that kind of rating even if he doesn't get any bigger at all.
He has all the tools. A strong, accurate arm. An over-the-top, not sidearmed release. Big enough hands. Great quickness. Straight-line speed. A calm demeanor. Great intelligence. Great character. But his biggest asset is probably his awareness. He shares the same instincts as other great quarterbacks. His ability to feel pressure and move around in the pocket, while still keeping his eyes downfield, is what is most impressive to me. He's an athletic, pro-style passer, who wants to make plays in the passing game. You don't see many of those. He can run, but he's not a dual-threat quarterback. In the age of spread offenses, the team's most athletic player is usually put at quarterback and told to run at the slightest hint of pressure. That's the reason that many spread quarterbacks often struggle when running an offense that requires multiple reads - i.e. Vince Young, Michael Vick. Young struggles in the NFL, because he's incapable of sitting in the pocket and making multiple reads. That's not really his fault, because in high school and college he was always told to take off if his first and certainly if his second receiver wasn't open. Golson runs mostly to set up the pass, although he has been more willing to scramble for gains this year. In most cases, you must run the ball to win consistently in college and pro football, but you won't win many games without a passing attack. Golson gives you the best of both worlds: a quarterback that can run but would prefer to pass.
Golson's upside is incredible. Horry County may never again see a kid with this kind of potential, so you better enjoy him while he's here. The only major question mark is his size and his basketball career. The instincts he shows on the basketball court are just as impressive as those on the football field. He began to look like a major basketball prospect at point guard at the end of the 2007-08 season, and he's already been identified as one of the nation's top-150 freshman and sophomore players. He enjoys football, but he loves basketball. So, he might not even play football in college. Or he might do both. Either way, his potential is scary.
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I went to our kids practice early last night, Everett was doing passing drills with his receivers on Doug Shaw. A couple of my receivers showed up early and we watched for a while. I have never, in all my years of football, seen a 15 year old throw a better ball. His mechanics are flawless and he can throw a laser or put incredible touch on his passes. This kids ceiling is endless in my opinion. My question is, when do we offer this kid? Braxton Miller allready received his offer, I can't imagine he's much further along than Everett. The only knock on Everett may be he has not won the "big one" on the football field, the one that will give him confidence in future games when things don't go well. He needs this to take it to that whole other level, the confidence level we see in Tyrelle Pryor.
 
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Wow!

Last nights game was a show case of Everett's talent. Everett, at times, made it look like he was going against a JV team, but the reality is, Airport was a 9-2 team coming into this game, with both losses coming in close hard fought games. They (Airport) were able to pressure Golson at times, but he was able to elude the defenders for the most part. Everett has the pocket presence like very few I have ever seen, high school or college. Midway through the third quarter, Everett's night was done. With emotions running high due to an unfortunate tragedy within the program, Everett led the Seahawks to an impressive win last night, moving them further along in their quest for a state AAA title. The Seahawks will be tested next week as they go on the road to a very hostile place and play perennial state powerhouse, Crestwood. This game will certainly test the meddle and talent of Everett Golson, as he and the Seahawks hope for a little payback after last years unfortunate playoff loss to the Knights, their only loss of 2007.
 
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Darcangelo;1326170; said:
Last nights game was a show case of Everett's talent. Everett, at times, made it look like he was going against a JV team, but the reality is, Airport was a 9-2 team coming into this game, with both losses coming in close hard fought games. They (Airport) were able to pressure Golson at times, but he was able to elude the defenders for the most part. Everett has the pocket presence like very few I have ever seen, high school or college. Midway through the third quarter, Everett's night was done. With emotions running high due to an unfortunate tragedy within the program, Everett led the Seahawks to an impressive win last night, moving them further along in their quest for a state AAA title. The Seahawks will be tested next week as they go on the road to a very hostile place and play perennial state powerhouse, Crestwood. This game will certainly test the meddle and talent of Everett Golson, as he and the Seahawks hope for a little payback after last years unfortunate playoff loss to the Knights, their only loss of 2007.
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Next week will be a great game and a true test for Myrtle Beach. They have not seen athletes like Crestwood has since they suffered their only loss in week 6 to Lake City. Crestwood has a ball control Wing-T offense and a powerful DL that might be able to get some pressure to Golson.

Should be a barnburner.
 
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I highly doubt Everett makes it to The Game Sat. since he won't finish his game until nearly 10 pm Fri night, and it's in Sumpter. I'm sure he appreciates the invite and is quite humbled by it nonetheless.
 
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