Math does not add up

Obviously no one but the people in the building know exactly how much the players are getting paid, but I still am curious as to where the money went/is?

Consider last year:

1. Bama had to pay (approximately) 8 players to forego the Draft and return for their final year of eligibility. This year there is no one that would be a Day 2 Pick on this roster like the past year.

2. Bama did not have attrition from players that they actually wanted to keep (Keeley/Smith/Formby/etc), whereas last year no one of consequence left. On top of guys like Mbakwe that were taking up “cap room” that are now gone.

3. Tyler Booker was the only player to declare early for the Draft last year, whereas this year there are 4 legitimate early entrees including 1st rounders like Proctor.

4. Recruiting class was small again, with all the money concentrated on their highest 10-12 rated signees.


Considering these 4 factors, wouldn’t it suggest that Bama would have far more money to spend compared to a year ago. They were spared expenses in all 4 of these areas but it looks like the money is still tight nonetheless.

Thoughts?