Irish moving on

As everyone expected this week Irish Quarterback Jimmy Claussen and Wide Receiver Golden Tate opted to enter the NFL draft. This was no surprise. With most of the Irish offensive line graduating it made no sense for either player to stay with the team when they could better utilize their talents in the NFL. That being said both players will be sorely missed.
Jimmy Claussen's first season with Notre Dame was a nightmare. The Irish gave up more sacks than any other team and Claussen's toughness for the first time in his young football career was put to the test. Thankfully he passed this test with flying colors. Watching Claussen mature over the years and develop into the strong armed quarterback with the ability to handle a complex offense was great to watch. Clausssen did not quite develop into the quarterback that could generate comebacks consistently like Joe Montana did but if he can keep progressing he will make a first rate NFL starting Quarterback.
This past season Notre Dame on offense had some good players, a few great players and one special player named Golden Tate. How fitting that a man named Golden Tate would come to play football at Notre Dame and provide moments that truly were golden. Tate's ability to catch footballs in double coverage and run past, through, and around would be tacklers created for every Irish fans memories that will never be forgotten. Not since the great Rocket Ishmael has there ever been a more exciting player than Golden Tate and if he keeps progressing, fans of whichever NFL teams drafts him will be in for a real treat.
Here's wishing nothing but the best for both players as they pursue their careers in the NFL.