Maligned Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson has made Brian Kelly's decision easier regarding the QB controversy in South Bend between Golson and Malik Zaire-Golson's leaving. According to reports, he may have found a cushy landing spot in Alabama.
The problem with transferring to Alabama is that he'd need a special waiver from SEC commissioner Mike Slive, and he doesn't meet all the criteria for obtaining that waiver. Per ESPN, one of the requirements is "The student-athlete has not been subject to official university or athletics department disciplinary action at any time during enrollment at any previous collegiate institution (excluding limited discipline applied by a sports team)."
Golson does not fit that category, and having it overlooked is no small task. "A waiver is possible, but not easily granted," a source told ESPN. Golson missed all of 2013 when he was suspended for cheating on a test. The SEC also doesn't allow student-athletes with less than two years of eligibility to transfer unless the player's program was shut down, or he was granted a hardship circumstance.
Last season Golson was productive for Notre Dame-he completed 60 percent of his passes, piled up 3,445 yards and 29 touchdowns and ran for another 283 yards and eight scores-but he proved frustrating at times because of a propensity to turn the ball over.
Other potential landing spots include Florida State, where Jameis Winston just left a No. 1-pick sized hole, the Florida Gators, where the SEC rules would also limit the possibility, and UCLA.
[ESPN]
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