Even by their own lofty standards, the Tide’s accomplishments over the past few seasons were nothing short of remarkable. In three years Alabama compiled 40 wins, three conference titles, three playoff appearances, and one national title, falling a play or two short of a second. While football is perhaps the ultimate team sport — reliant on the cohesion of a diverse group of athletes performing vastly different tasks on every play — it would be hard to argue the defensive line wasn’t at the heart of that success.
Much like this time last year, Tide fans will see another changing of the guard up front.