Chris Tyree, to put it simply, is exactly what Notre Dame football has been lacking at the running back position for over a decade: A star.
Who is the last legitimate star running back Notre Dame had on its roster?
Josh Adams and Dexter Williams come to mind. However, both were the microcosms of great offensive lines. Adams has started to find his way in Philadelphia with the Eagles, and Williams was drafted this year by the Green Bay Packers. However, neither will go down in history like Jerome Bettis, Julius Jones and Autry Denson.
So, how does Notre Dame start to recruit players like them again?