6 Thoughts on a Thursday

Chip Long spoke to the media yesterday for the first, and only, time during Fall Camp and he said what Notre Dame fans wanted to hear. When it comes to the Notre Dame's trio of talented running backs, "They are going to get as many carries as they can take," according to Long.

That's music to the ears of not just old school fans who yearn for the days of Lou Holtz, but people who believe in common sense.

Notre Dame has a veteran offensive line with two pre-season All-Americans on it.