One of the many things you hear fans of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish constantly yell at the television is the classic motto “R.T.D.B.”. This, of course, stands for “run the damn ball” and is something you hear many Irish fans shout from the rooftops over the course of the college football season. The Fighting Irish have failed to have both a consistent and an effective ground game for several years now, which many fans point to as a reason for the team’s shortcomings. Time and time again it seems to ring true, as teams with a strong rushing attack reign supreme in the collegiate football landscape.
Notre Dame Football: Expectations for the Backfield in 2017
