Following the first day of spring practice on March 5 — the next won't be until March 17 while Notre Dame is on spring break — we wondered what single position might have the most competition for playing time.

Two in particular stood out with a long list of candidates:

NO PASSING THE BUCK HERE, By Lou Somogyi

In Clark Lea’s three seasons at Notre Dame, the last two as defensive coordinator, his linebacker corps has flourished. This has especially been the case with the resourcefulness he’s achieved at the Buck (or Will) position that is separate from the middle linebacker (Mike) and the hybrid rover spot.