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Parallels between Andre Smith of six years ago and Cyrus Kouandjio can’t be ignored. Both were No. 1 rated offensive linemen coming out of high school with huge frames and the No. 71 on their back.

But will Kouandjio and a few freshmen teammates need to step into the prime role Smith inherited as the starting left tackle in 2006? The same applies for linebacker Trey DePriest and the similarities drawn between him and Rolando McClain as a rookie in 2007.

It’s possible, coach Nick Saban said after Saturday’s scrimmage, that a few fresh faces will see serious game action early on.

“I think after we look at this film and go through another week of practice, we’ll probably decide somewhere Thursday or Friday of next week who these guys are,” Saban said. “I’ve got some idea right now, but I don’t really want to throw it out there and it changes.”

http://annistonstar.com/view/full_story/15167133/article-Saban--Fresh-faces-might-get-major-role?instance=sports_top

Good article about Bama's freshman contributing. Thanks. Cyrus Kouandjio starting at left tackle would be amazing considering he played high school ball a year ago. All the rest of the young talent will see playing time as well.

“We’re not about seniority,” Saban said. “Just cause a guy’s been here doesn’t mean somebody else can’t be better than him.”

Of those 85 that is on scholarship, there's not a one of them that is not expected to play some role on the team each game. With the younger ones coming out of high school with better skills and conditioning, it has put a lot of pressure on the upperclassmen and I think it becomes more evident each year that if you want to play, you better be doing something good. Early graduation plays a role too.

Some of the 85 scholarship players will redshirt. They will not play a role on Saturday's but they are scout team heros during the week.

As for me, I don't won't to hear A S's name EVER again after the turd he laid on us!

I believe that was his uncle that did that.