Notre Dame’s seven early enrollees received their jersey numbers before Notre Dame’s one and only spring practice while the rest of the class of 2020 got their numbers before Notre Dame’s first fall practice today. Speedy freshman running back Chris Tyree, a prime candidate for a large role this fall (if there is a season) will be wearing #25 – a significant number for a player with speed.
Any time a fast Notre Dame player gets #25 the Rocket Ismail comparisons are inevitable. The Rocket was the epitome of speed for the Irish in the late ’80s and early 90’s as an integral member of Notre Dame’s powerhouse teams under Lou Holtz.