BY LOU SOMOGYI
O
nce upon a football era, three run-
ning backs would be on the field at
the same time. There was a left half-
back, a right halfback and a power-
house fullback.
By the 1980s, it was whittled down
to a tailback and a fullback. And, by
the turn into the 21st century, the full-
UNDER THE DOME
BACKFIELD IN MOTION
Coaching staff trying to balance rotation with rhythm
Senior Cam McDaniel (left) is part of Notre Dame's three-headed rushing attack, along with sophomores
Tarean Folston and Greg Bryant, that combined for 182 yards in the season opener.
PHOTO BY BILL PANZICA
