Alabama knows how important this season is on defense, but will it return to its standard?
Crimson Tide fans want to see it, and several players look to make it happen. Pete Golding, Alabama’s defensive coordinator, expects to put an elite group on the field. The Tide returns veteran players on each level of its defense. One of the veterans, senior safety DeMarcco Hellams, spoke to reporters in Monday’s player interviews. Hellams could have pursued the NFL Draft, but he chose to return to school to better himself as a student and player. He wanted to get his degree and increase his draft stock.