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It's a little early for college football season predictions, but you can always find someone willing to be a prognosticator. In this case, CollegeSports-Fans.com has already published previews for 2009-2010, including the following excerpts for the Alabama Crimson Tide...
Alabama had a great season last year, starting off 12-0 before falling to Florida in the SEC Championship game and Utah in the Sugar Bowl. That success has created high expectations once again for Coach Nick Saban and company. The Crimson Tide should take a step back this year as they retool their offense.
Alabama's Strengths:
The defense is in good shape. Nine starters are back. Nose guard Terrence Cody and end Brandon Deaderick will anchor the front line. The linebacker corps will be one of the best in the nation led by Rolando McClain and Don’t’a Hightower. Starters Brandon Fanney and Cory Reamer also return. The secondary has one big question to answer after losing leader Rashad Johnson.
Alabama's Weaknesses:
Quarterback John Parker Wilson was a steady signal caller who did what he needed to do in order to win games. Now he is gone and the job will likely fall to junior Greg McElroy. McElroy has a few more receiving options than Parker Wilson did last season. More experienced receivers will not do McElroy any good if the offensive line cannot give him any time to throw. Tackle Andre Smith was one of the best in the nation and center Antoine Caldwell will be missed nearly as much. McElroy will also need running back Mark Ingram to stay healthy and freshman Trent Richardson to be as good as everybody thinks he will be.
The Bottom Line for the Crimson Tide:
It might take some time for the offense to show signs of life, but Alabama hopes it does not take too long. If McElroy can manage the clock and get the ball to the playmakers and the offensive line can turn the running game into something at least halfway decent, Alabama can win the SEC West. The defense is that good and that deep. Do not expect a lot of high scoring games out of the Crimson Tide this season, but at some point the offense will have to make a difference and that is when Alabama will lose a game or two.
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Alabama had a great season last year, starting off 12-0 before falling to Florida in the SEC Championship game and Utah in the Sugar Bowl. That success has created high expectations once again for Coach Nick Saban and company. The Crimson Tide should take a step back this year as they retool their offense.
Alabama's Strengths:
The defense is in good shape. Nine starters are back. Nose guard Terrence Cody and end Brandon Deaderick will anchor the front line. The linebacker corps will be one of the best in the nation led by Rolando McClain and Don’t’a Hightower. Starters Brandon Fanney and Cory Reamer also return. The secondary has one big question to answer after losing leader Rashad Johnson.
Alabama's Weaknesses:
Quarterback John Parker Wilson was a steady signal caller who did what he needed to do in order to win games. Now he is gone and the job will likely fall to junior Greg McElroy. McElroy has a few more receiving options than Parker Wilson did last season. More experienced receivers will not do McElroy any good if the offensive line cannot give him any time to throw. Tackle Andre Smith was one of the best in the nation and center Antoine Caldwell will be missed nearly as much. McElroy will also need running back Mark Ingram to stay healthy and freshman Trent Richardson to be as good as everybody thinks he will be.
The Bottom Line for the Crimson Tide:
It might take some time for the offense to show signs of life, but Alabama hopes it does not take too long. If McElroy can manage the clock and get the ball to the playmakers and the offensive line can turn the running game into something at least halfway decent, Alabama can win the SEC West. The defense is that good and that deep. Do not expect a lot of high scoring games out of the Crimson Tide this season, but at some point the offense will have to make a difference and that is when Alabama will lose a game or two.
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