While we're on the subject of teams that have looked good every week,
Notre Damerunning back
Audric Estime was born in the wrong era. These days, the Heisman Trophy is seen as a QB award, but there was once a time when running backs won it frequently. Alabama's Derrick Henry was the last to win it in 2015, but he's one of only three to do so this century. Alabama's Mark Ingram won it in 2009, and
USC's Reggie Bush won in 2005 (though we're supposed to pretend he didn't).
If only Estime had been born in the 20th century. There was a stretch from 1972 to 1983 when a running back won the award every year. Then, after Doug Flutie won it in 1984, a running back claimed the award six times from 1985 to 1999.
Now, we don't even mention running backs as candidates, and Estime is proof. Have you heard his name mentioned as a Heisman candidate? I haven't, and talking about this sport is my literal job. You've heard his teammate
Sam Hartman mentioned a lot, but Estime seems anonymous despite leading the nation in rushing. Estime has rushed for 521 yards on the season, 67 more yards than anybody else. He's averaging 8.3 yards per carry with five touchdowns and is an absolute nightmare to tackle.
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