The four entrenched starters -- Julian Pinnix-Odrick, Darius Hamilton, Sebastian Joseph and Quanzell Lambert -- have 125 total games of experience. Add another 29 from Boston College graduate transfer Malachi Moore, who can come off the bench to play multiple positions.
The speed pass rush of Kemoko Turay is no longer a secret but it still can be a weapon.
At least until the scoreboard turns on, Chris Ash is dealing in perfect 10s instead of touchdowns.
One of the first-year coach's offseason mottos is "10 Strong" -- a reference to the 10 position groups working together for a common goal.