Those players, now fifth-year seniors, 10 of them starters, endured holidays spent at home rather than in a bowl game.
St. Benedict's is often left off local and national polls because it allows fifth-year seniors to play.
So Coughlin met with the fifth-year seniors, who then talked with the rest of the team.
Jones, a 22-year-old fifth-year senior who runs the option with speed and precision, is seeking to add the trophy.
But four of the five starters on the offensive line are fifth-year seniors.
It's a mystery why some of the mistakes are coming from fifth-year seniors.
West Virginia is a mature team that has 24 fifth-year seniors, 13 of whom are starters.
The result is an offensive line made up of fifth-year seniors that may be the best in the country.
Covington is one of three fifth-year seniors on the team.
Thomas was a fifth-year senior who accumulated 673 rushing yards and seven touchdowns despite missing three games due to injury.