'25 NJ RB Nolan James (Notre Dame Signee)

[dublinirish]

Freeman has really improved the overall talent of this program.

We will know when ND is truly back when NBC realizes that ugly female sideline reporters ain't getting it done and they make some upgrades

 

[Islandboi]

Honest question. For the oldheads. In your time following ND. Has there ever been a more stacked RB room than what ND has put together? I mean I'd really like to know. This is crazy the amount of talent in that room. Oh quick note. I love the way that Freeman is using them. Keeping the wear and tear to a minimum.

 

[SeekNDestroy]

Honest question. For the oldheads. In your time following ND. Has there ever been a more stacked RB room than what ND has put together? I mean I'd really like to know. This is crazy the amount of talent in that room. Oh quick note. I love the way that Freeman is using them. Keeping the wear and tear to a minimum.

1990 had 7 guys who played in the NFL. 7.

 

[Punky]

I don't think you'll ever see a room again full of HoF guys like Holtz had in the late 80s. Devine had some decent rooms in the late 70s with Ferguson, Heavens and Jim Stone was a good back. Ara had Art Best, Al Hunter, Eric Penick in the early 70s. In 1966 Ara had Nick Eddy, Larry Conjar, Bob Gladieux and Rocky Bleier. Those were all NFL backs.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

1990 had 7 guys who played in the NFL. 7.

The RB was valued quite differently in 90 than it is today. Just saying.

 

[TracyGraham]

1990 had 7 guys who played in the NFL. 7.

The craziest part is Dorsey Levens, a future NFL stud, transferred to GT bc the RB room was so ridiculously stacked.

 

[Rocketman84]

The RB room IS more loaded than the OLine room. And THAT is nearly impossible to imagine.

It is my belief that we will have the RB roomS of the two best other RB rooms in the country.

I've never seen anything like this at ND. There is no way to keep all these guys. (Sadly.)

Holtz had RB rooms with 6-7 NFL Draft picks and some ended up at other positions and still in the 1st Rd.

 

[Rocketman84]

An old man should remember 1990

Willie Clark, Dean Lytle, Dorsey Levens and Jeff Burris were all RB recruits as well.... Clark, Burris and Lytle ended up on the defensive side and Levens transferred out.

 

[Irishokie]

Freeman has really improved the overall talent of this program.

I mean, I wouldn’t kick her out of bed for eating crackers

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

It is borderline impossible for N. James to earn minutes outside of his 4 + playoffs RS games. If he does, it means the staff are FIRMLY convinced he's ready to be a starter next year.

Kedren Young looks pretty damn smooth for 240+ lbs and Aneyas looks better. I've never seen depth like this and the two studs in 2026 will not be waiting patiently. Helluva room that appears to still have a positive slope.

 

[Fbolt]

With the studs ND has, AW seems like he'll be relegated

 

[Irish#1]

I don't think you'll ever see a room again full of HoF guys like Holtz had in the late 80s. Devine had some decent rooms in the late 70s with Ferguson, Heavens and Jim Stone was a good back. Ara had Art Best, Al Hunter, Eric Penick in the early 70s. In 1966 Ara had Nick Eddy, Larry Conjar, Bob Gladieux and Rocky Bleier. Those were all NFL backs.

Art Best and Penick. Couple of names I haven’t heard in a long time. Didn’t Best pass away?

 

[irishandy]

I think we are going to see Seider utilize all of our backs this year. We all know what Love and Price can do; I think we'll see them get more involved in the passing game, whatever Williams was asked to do last year (convert a third down) he did it, Young will be that guy that gets ND that tough 1-2 yards needed.

 

[The Backer]

The craziest part is Dorsey Levens, a future NFL stud, transferred to GT bc the RB room was so ridiculously stacked.

I recall a St Rita product having to switch to DB. Wonder whatever happened to that guy

 

[Punky]

Art Best and Penick. Couple of names I haven’t heard in a long time. Didn’t Best pass away?

You know, you're right. I saw Penick passed quite recently, but I had to look up Best. Cancer got him 10 years ago. Good call, didn't know that.

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

I think we are going to see Seider utilize all of our backs this year. We all know what Love and Price can do; I think we'll see them get more involved in the passing game, whatever Williams was asked to do last year (convert a third down) he did it, Young will be that guy that gets ND that tough 1-2 yards needed.

He said in an interview that he preferred a two back rotation. Hopefully that was only at Penn St because he didn't have 6 options.
Love and Price need to be on pitch counts so we can lean on them come the playoffs.

 

[Cackalacky2.0]

1990 had 7 guys who played in the NFL. 7.

Does this include Jeff Burris? He came in as RB but left as a defender. Became all pro DB/S in NFL.

 

[SeekNDestroy]

Does this include Jeff Burris? He came in as RB but left as a defender. Became all pro DB/S in NFL.

No. Includes Rocket, though. He ran for over 500 yards that year.

 

[allenm5333]

On the IB they told a story of James making a mistake. Seider kiddingly said something to the effect of “finally something you can’t do”. We got another dude at RB

 

[GowerND11]

No. Includes Rocket, though. He ran for over 500 yards that year.

And should have won the Heisman

 

[NDFAN2008]

It is borderline impossible for N. James to earn minutes outside of his 4 + playoffs RS games. If he does, it means the staff are FIRMLY convinced he's ready to be a starter next year.

Kedren Young looks pretty damn smooth for 240+ lbs and Aneyas looks better. I've never seen depth like this and the two studs in 2026 will not be waiting patiently. Helluva room that appears to still have a positive slope.

Saying borderline impossible I disagree. It’s a long season. Injuries happen. Love or Price both could get banged up and the staff give them a rest against lesser opponents. If everyone’s healthy I think he plays his 4 or 5 games whatever it is and that’s it. I think he’s gonna push to be RB one next year

 

[Cackalacky2.0]

No. Includes Rocket, though. He ran for over 500 yards that year.

Ok. Jeff came in fall 90. Crazy

 

[NorthDakota]

He said in an interview that he preferred a two back rotation. Hopefully that was only at Penn St because he didn't have 6 options.
Love and Price need to be on pitch counts so we can lean on them come the playoffs.

I don't like the idea of limiting touches for guys especially in games that are competitive. Like yeah I don't want Love getting 20+ carries on average, but let him cook please. Same with Price. The young guys can eat next year and in blowouts

 

[allenm5333]

I don't like the idea of limiting touches for guys especially in games that are competitive. Like yeah I don't want Love getting 20+ carries on average, but let him cook please. Same with Price. The young guys can eat next year and in blowouts

Yea. I think you need to balance out was DMC and Seider want. DMC had like 8 jobs/roles for rbs. I think you want to have 2 guys who are the majority (Love and Price). Then 1-2 guys who take the load off or have a specific role.

 

[allenm5333]

Yea. I think you need to balance out was DMC and Seider want. DMC had like 8 jobs/roles for rbs. I think you want to have 2 guys who are the majority (Love and Price). Then 1-2 guys who take the load off or have a specific role.

And RBs need enough touches to get in a rhythm and see what is happening out there.

 

[SeekNDestroy]

I don't like the idea of limiting touches for guys especially in games that are competitive. Like yeah I don't want Love getting 20+ carries on average, but let him cook please. Same with Price. The young guys can eat next year and in blowouts

Yeah, I get that we’re loaded at RB but I think you’re right. Love is the best in the country and Price is probably in the top 10. I want as many memories of these guys as possible.

 

[Ndaccountant]

Yeah, I get that we’re loaded at RB but I think you’re right. Love is the best in the country and Price is probably in the top 10. I want as many memories of these guys as possible.

Which is a more vivid memory for you, his Miami OH Td run or PSU TD run?

 

[SeekNDestroy]

Which is a more vivid memory for you, his Miami OH Td run or PSU TD run?

I’ll never forget the PSU td run and I’ve already forgotten the Miami run 😆

 

[zelezo vlk]

With the studs ND has, AW seems like he'll be relegated

Until someone can prove they can do the 3rd down stuff as well as AW, I think he’s still getting reps. It’s Payne who is odd man out imo

 

[ab2cmiller]

Until someone can prove they can do the 3rd down stuff as well as AW, I think he’s still getting reps. It’s Payne who is odd man out imo

If DM was still here I would maybe disagree with you. DM loved Payne in that third down role.