re: So I thought Bama returned a lot of contributing players next season?

I didn't say that but we are close. Starters don't always mean your best player. State has ALWAYS started upper class men to reward them for sticking with the system. State is known to have one of the hardest strength and conditioning programs at any level. Younger guys might be better but you reward older guys and start them. Younger guys can come in and play more, just don't start