It has been one long debate since the 2016 Fiesta Bowl with regards to who Notre Dame should start at quarterback in the season opener at Texas. While the talk has created some great anticipation as head coach Brian Kelly decides who will be under center this year, the lack of media concern with anything else considering the fighting Irish has almost been pathetic. One of the key issues that has received vary little, if any publicity is the fact that Notre Dame will undoubtable have one of the most talented and dominating rushing attacks in country this year. Despite the loss of standout running back CJ Prosise and offensive linemen Nick Martin and Ronnie Stanley to the NFL draft, Notre Dame will have a ground attack that puts opposing defenses …show more content…
This leads to the ability of Notre Dame to replace top lineman as soon as they have headed for the NFL. Stanley who was drafted in the first round of the 2016 draft will be replaced by senior Mike McGlinchey, who is making the move to left tackle. Sam Mustipher who will be a junior this year will take over at the center position, replacing Martin. After spending some time during the 2015 season filling in for Quenton Nelson, Alex Bars has been promoted to the starting right tackle position, while Bars will take over at left tackle. While the offensive front core is more than talented enough make a star out of any average runner, Notre Dame has filled their back field with talent equally impressive as the men who will be blocking for them. Senior Tarean Folston will be the work horse for Notre Dame this season. Folston has a natural ability of running through defenders, rarely going down due to first contact. His dangerously quick cutting ability combined with split second decision making when it comes to making a read has led him to be one of the most dependable backs at Notre Dame in a number of