Alabama defense has talent waiting to replace departed stars

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Terrell Hall rushed headlong into the right tackle, shuffled his feet and timed his jump perfectly, snatching a screen pass out of midair before sprinting 60 yards into the end zone for what's become a familiar sight for Alabama fans: a non-offensive touchdown.

Linebacker Terrell Hall (24) is one of Alabama's ascending defensive stars.On the sideline, Minkah Fitzpatrick did push-ups when he failed to haul in an interception of his own, and Ronnie Harrison played with the kind of aggression befitting a playoff game, not a glorified scrimmage, which is what A-Day essentially is. Harrison leveled tight end Miller Forristall early, knocking him out of the game with a back…