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Gary Godsey |
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Enters his second season as the starting tight end
makes up a strong rotation of tight ends which includes Billy Palmer, Jared Clark, Anthony Fasano and Marcus Freeman
is coming back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered in the Gator Bowl against North Carolina State
has made huge strides in his transition from quarterback to tight end
started the 2000 season at quarterback before moving to tight end after the Air Force game
led Irish to a 23-21 victory over Rose Bowl-bound Purdue in his first start as a quarterback in 00
tall player who is a tremendous athlete
has excellent hands
his size also makes him a tremendous blocker
his teammates rave about his athletic ability
has strong physical presence and brings solid competitiveness to the game
a team leader who will be counted on to guide the offense
is also the top candidate to be the Irish long snapper in 03.
AS A SENIOR: Irish starting tight end in 2002 eanring his third monogram as a member of the Irish
pulled in 16 catches for 155 yards in 02, an average of 9.7 yards a catch
served as a game captain vs. Purdue
had one catch vs. Maryland for seven yards
led Irish in receiving vs. Purdue with career-high four receptions for 30 yards
had one catch vs. Michigan for 16 yards
had two receptions for 24 yards vs. Michigan State, including an 18-yard catch
made key block to enable Arnaz Battle to score winning touchdown vs. Michigan State taking out two Spartans blockers
pulled in three receptions for 32 yards vs. Boston College
had a season-long 20-yard reception vs. Navy
pulled in one catch for five yards before suffering a knee injury in first quarter of the Gator Bowl.
AS A JUNIOR: Irish reserve tight end in 2001 after seeing time as quarterback in 2000
made first start in two-tight end set vs. Nebraska, joining John Owens in the starting lineup
also started vs. Michigan State
made first two catches of his career in the fourth quarter against Navy
was Irish leader in receiving yards vs. Navy with 50.
AS A SOPHOMORE: Began season as number-two Irish quarterback
played in first career game vs. Purdue, starting in place of injured Arnaz Battle and played every offensive snap
scrambled nine yards for first career touchdown on first Irish offensive series, giving Notre Dame a 7-0 lead after Irish had blocked a punt on games opening series
was 14 for 25 for 158 yards passing vs. the Boilermakers, finishing with more completions and attempts than Purdue standout Drew Brees
led Irish 59 yards in final 3:39 to set up game-winning Nicholas Setta field goal in Notre Dames 23-21 win against Purdue
became the 11th Irish quarterback out of the last 12 to win in debut start
threw first career touchdown pass, six yards to Jason Murray in first quarter of start against Michigan State, giving Irish 7-0 lead
threw 46-yard TD pass to Jay Johnson on only attempt vs. Navy for final Irish score and 45-7 lead at that time
Irish coaches announced day after Air Force game that he would move back to tight end
made debut at tight end vs. Rutgers and also saw time vs. USC
played reserve role at tight end in 2001 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl vs. Oregon State.
AS A FRESHMAN: Did not see varsity action as rookie Irish signalcaller in 99.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: USA Today honorable mention All-America pick
rated 55th on list of top 100 national prospects by The Sporting News
rated 25th nationally on Chicago Sun-Times list of top 100 players
one of five tight ends on Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100 team
rated one of top 25 Florida prospects by Palm Beach Post
had solid senior season at quarterback in 98, throwing for more than 1,800 yards and 22 touchdowns, with only four interceptions at Jesuit High School in Tampa, Fla.
won four letters while playing as quarterback (97 and 98), tight end (95 and 97), defensive end (95 and 97) center (96) and long snapper (95 through 97)
helped team to three straight league crowns
team captain and MVP as senior
two-time all-state and all-league pick
threw for more than 400 yards against Miami Pace in one 98 state playoff contest and also set single-game record with 448-yard effort
also set record for single game with five TD passes
won all-Hillsborough County honors as both junior and senior
won Guy Toph Award as top player in Hillsborough County
split time between quarterback and tight end as a junior in 97
had nine touchdown receptions as a junior to go with eight sacks while also playing defensive end
won four letters in basketball, twice earning both all-state and all-conference recognition
averaged 22.1 points and 14.2 rebounds as junior
set single-game scoring record in basketball with 42 points
team captain as senior and two-time team MVP pick in basketball
helped basketball team to league title as freshman, sophomore and senior
earned one letter as pitcher in baseball as sophomore
brother George was starting quarterback at Georgia Tech for 2000 and 2001 season
another brother Greg played football at Air Force
attended Notre Dame summer football camp
full name is Gary Michael Godsey
youngest of five children
born March 16, 1981 in Tampa, Fla. ... graduated from the Mendoza College of Business, majoring in management information systems
enrolled in graduate studies.
| | G-GS | PA | PC | Int. | Pct. | Yds. | TD | LG |
| 2000 | 5-2 | 41 | 19 | 2 | .463 | 224 | 2 | 46 |
| 2001 | 11-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13-13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 29-17 | 41 | 19 | 2 | .463 | 224 | 2 | 46 |
| | TC | Yds. | Avg. | TD | LG | Rec. | Yds. | Avg. | TD | LG |
| 2000 | 9 | 2 | 0.2 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 0 | 26 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 155 | 9.7 | 0 | 20 |
| TOTAL | 9 | 2 | 0.2 | 1 | 9 | 18 | 205 | 11.4 | 0 | 26 |
