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The build-up toward another national title push begins today. But the long view is intriguing, too.

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Postseason prep is always compelling to me because at least for the on-campus phase, extra attention is given to the development of the younger players who had to take a backseat during the regular season.

The first-year NCAA rule permitting players to be used in four games and still redshirt has provided us more of a glimpse at these guys than before. Yet this is a period that coaching staffs feel is significant in bringing some of these players along so that they are closer to contending for contributing roles come spring ball.