No. 18 USF Bulls head coach Alex Golesh isn’t focused on his team’s historic upset over the in-state Florida Gators or the $500,000 check that came with it.
Instead, his attention is locked on No. 5 Miami quarterback Carson Beck, a player Golesh believes possesses one trait that silences all critics — he just wins. This singular focus comes as his team prepares for a tough matchup against the Hurricanes in Hard Rock Stadium.
What Makes Miami’s Carson Beck a ‘Winner’ in Alex Golesh’s Eyes?
From spring ball to the NFL draft, the word “traits” gets thrown around by media members and analysts alike. Every player competing at the FBS level possesses something that sets them apart — otherwise, they wouldn’t be playing at this level. Whether it is an intangible quality or a physical gift, these attributes make coaches take notice.
For USF head coach Alex Golesh, he sees a quality in the Miami quarterback that he feels can never be denied. Fresh off a weekend where his program not only upset Florida at home but also cashed a $500,000 check for the victory, Golesh has turned his attention to Miami.
More importantly, he’s focused on Beck, who could hold the key to Saturday’s game. In a recent appearance with veteran broadcaster Jim Rome, Golesh praised the Georgia transfer’s uncanny ability to find a way to win ball games.
“They’re well-coached. They’re tough. It’ll be a huge, huge matchup for us.”
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“Look at his win-loss record. There’s been a lot said through his career. That dude’s a winner. I do not know him. When you watch the film, I know he’s got an incredibly long ball and is a good intermediate passer. He’s got a good touch on the ball.”
He continued, “He’s got great command of that offense. For a young man coming off a serious injury, he’s looked really sharp these first two weeks. There’s something about that position; when you’re a winner, you’re tough and you’re gritty, and people tend to gravitate to you.”
Golesh’s comments seem to stem from a belief that Beck never received his due respect while playing at Georgia. Although Beck posted an impressive 24-3 record for the Bulldogs, detractors often claimed that the abundant talent on both sides of the ball made his job easy.
The numbers, however, tell a different story. Beck threw for 7,912 yards during his last two seasons in Athens, completing 68% of his passes with an 8.6 yards-per-attempt average.
Instead of relying on his defense, Beck took the opportunity to end games convincingly with his arm. Even though his 12 interceptions led the SEC in his final season there, he never looked scared to threaten defenses. That approach showed that the Bulldogs dominated with Beck under center.
Now at Miami, Beck has started this fall with a 77.8% completion rate and a 4:0 touchdown-to-interception ratio over the first two games.
Golesh knows that USF will need to play flawless defensive football to stay with the Hurricanes. The only question is whether USF can capitalize on the Florida upset to stop Beck and Miami in their tracks. The highly anticipated matchup will kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 13, on the CW.
