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Notre Dame Football: Examining the running back position for the Irish

By Matt Clark

SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 27: Jafar Armstrong #8 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball in the 1st half against the Navy Midshipmen at SDCCU Stadium on October 27, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent Horner/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 27: Jafar Armstrong #8 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball in the 1st half against the Navy Midshipmen at SDCCU Stadium on October 27, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent Horner/Getty Images) /
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C’Bo Flemister

C’Borius Flemister, or C’Bo as he’s more commonly known, will be counted on to take a major step forward and assume a bigger role in the Notre Dame run game in 2020. The former 3-star recruit out of Williamson, Georgia, was not expected to see a lot of snaps in 2019. However, when Jafar Armstrong was forced to miss time with a groin injury, Flemister was counted on to receive more snaps in the Irish backfield.

Flemister would have 48 rushing attempts for 162 yards and five touchdowns on the season. His longest rush would go for 14 yards and he would average 3.1 yards per carry. He was seen as a developmental player coming into last season, which would explain some of the issues he had with inconsistency.

The junior exhibits all the traits you want to see in a lead running back. He has speed, athleticism, toughness, and a high football IQ. His 40-yard dash time is in the mid-4.4-second range which is more than adequate enough at the running back position.

The 5’11” and 195-pound Flemister is more of a throwback ground and pound style rusher that lowers his pads and hits the hole well. He running style profiles a lot like that of former Irish running back Josh Adams.

I look for Flemister to split the majority of the carries with Jafar Armstrong, with C’Bo playing the role of the power back of the duo. It would not be surprising to see Flemister lead the Irish in rushing yards when the season is over, as he is solid in all areas, despite not excelling in one particular area. With an additional year of experience and the added seasoning he received with Armstrong being injured, 2020 could be a big year for Flemister.

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