Everett Golson Showing Interest In Transferring To LSU

What a strange coincidence it could be, if Everett Golson was to transfer to the school that was involved in the game that he lost his starting spot. Golson, according to sources, has reached out to LSU about the possibility of transferring. h/t Jim Kleinpeter, NOLA.com

Golson is set to graduate and May, and could have immediate eligibility upon his arrival. The SEC lifted a previous ban on allowing graduate transfers last May. It is a bit more complex than a simple transfer, as the Tigers would need to obtain a waiver from the conference due to Golson’s academic ineligibility in 2013. The SEC rule allows graduate student transfers without waivers if the student maintained eligibility, had no significant disciplinary issues at the old school and earned all possible APR points, which Golson has not.

Golson has also requested a draft evaluation to see where he would stand in the upcoming NFL Draft. While he’s made significant strides overall, his size and rate of turnovers could deter some teams from taking him in the early rounds.

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After leading the Irish to the BCS National Title game against Alabama in 2012, he missed the entire 2013 season due to the academic ban. He then led Notre Dame to a 6-0 start before a loss to Florida State, in which the proverbial wheels came off for Golson. Although he did pass for over 3,400 yards, his 22 turnovers (14 interceptions/8 fumbles) began to cause him to lose favor with coach Brian Kelly, and was finally benched in favor of Malik Zaire against USC.

Zaire got the start in the Music City Bowl against the Tigers, but Golson saw significant snaps as well, including help leading the final drive with three completions to set up the game-winning field goal.

After returning to Notre Dame following the suspension, saying leaving would have been “too easy”, I believed that he would either venture into the Draft or stay for his senior season. Only time will tell for Golson and his future.

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