... nine starters on defense? No problem.

Heisman trophy winner on the bench on offense? No problem.

Freshmen special teams specialists all freshmen? No problem.

The Crimson Tide never missed a stride from their winning ways of last season and, except for a couple of good running plays on their first possession and one 40-plus yard reception by San Jose State at about the five-minute mark in the second quarter, it was a first half to remember and one that may help ease the fears of Alabama fans as to team's outlook for this year.

Everything that Alabama fans wanted to see pretty much happened in that first half. Lots of backups were played and they were just as impressive as the starter...

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