The talent and numbers at each position is a challenging balancing act in today’s world of college football. These young high school stars are increasingly looking at immediate playing time as a major consideration in the college selection. Bowen Is a real talent in a position of need for us, and lots of speculation whether he would start if Joseph returns; with the overwhelming sentiment is that start if Joseph doesn’t return. It’s almost guaranteed that Bowen flips to Oklahoma or Oregon, and hard to believe that immediate playing time at ND is a concern given he plays a position of need. This flip is hardly unexpected as he’s been acting like he was not committed for months.
Limar is another likely flip away from us. This isn’t all that unexpected either, as the rumors of his flipping to Oregon have been out therefor a few weeks, and I think our RB room is not exactly attractive for someone who expects a lot of playing time as a freshman. Freeman has shown the willingness to play freshmen if they are The best option, but Limar would hardly meet that standard as a freshman. Personally, this is of little concern for the coming season as we have a talented RB room without Limar or Edwards. Edwards has talent that would have contributed in kick off and punt returns immediately, and so I think his flip hurts worse. But, it sure puts some pressure to Sign a couple of RB studs who can come in and contribute as freshmen,and this is one position where that is most likely to happen.