--- old/src/hotspot/share/memory/universe.cpp	2018-03-02 22:44:54.604734077 -0500
+++ new/src/hotspot/share/memory/universe.cpp	2018-03-02 22:44:53.584038365 -0500
@@ -446,10 +446,6 @@
     assert(i == _fullgc_alot_dummy_array->length(), "just checking");
   }
   #endif
-
-  // Initialize dependency array for null class loader
-  ClassLoaderData::the_null_class_loader_data()->init_dependencies(CHECK);
-
 }
 
 void Universe::initialize_basic_type_mirrors(TRAPS) {