1.   Although only four starters return on defense, the Seminoles are strong up the gut with tackle Darnell Dockett, linebacker Bradley Jennings and safety Chris Hope.

2.   And all five starters return for Tennessee next season.

3.   All starters return.

4.   All five starters could return, and the Bulldogs will add N.C. State transfer Damien Wilkins and four signees.

5.   All five starters returned from last season, so there was a reasonable expectation it would experience some form of growth.

6.   All four starters return to the defensive line, which could be the best in the league.

7.   But Davis has more than enough talent on the shelf to replenish his team, especially on offense, where six starters return to help sophomore quarterback Ken Dorsey.

8.   But Walker could not believe that, even with nine offensive and seven defensive starters returning, reporters would suggest the best BC could hope to finish was third.

9.   Earning a bye this week is huge for the Vikings, who expect four injured starters to return for their playoff debut next weekend.

10.   Eight offensive starters return, including speedy receiver Floyd Chambers and Wilmer Ray and running back Cliff Hall.