Florida at Alabama (7 p.m. on CBS)
Alabama is a 7-point favorite.
The Game of the Century III comes down to this: Can Florida stop Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson while testing Alabama's revamped secondary?
Alabama 21, Florida 13
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10/02/2010
9/30/2010
Bama vs Florida - PREDICTIONS
Alabama 27, Florida 17: It always makes for high drama when the two biggest, baddest dudes on the block get it on. That’s what Alabama and Florida have been in the SEC the past couple of years. Their last two meetings were two of the most anticipated games in recent SEC history. This is their first regular-season meeting since 2006. The Gators’ defense will see to it that they hang around in this game, but the Crimson Tide’s offensive line and running game will see to it that they pull away in the second half.
Source - ESPN.COM
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9/21/2010
Let the Alabama vs Arkansas Predictions Begin ..
No. 1 Alabama at No. 11 Arkansas
PREDICTION: Arkansas 38-34
(Bleacher Report)
PREDICTION: Arkansas 38-34
(Bleacher Report)
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9/03/2010
SEC Week 1 Predicitions
Alabama 42, San Jose State 6
Who gets the most carries in this one: Trent Richardson, Eddie Lacy or another back? The only other drama will be how many true freshmen play for the Crimson Tide, who will be breaking in the newly expanded Bryant-Denny Stadium.
SEC predictions: Week 1
Who gets the most carries in this one: Trent Richardson, Eddie Lacy or another back? The only other drama will be how many true freshmen play for the Crimson Tide, who will be breaking in the newly expanded Bryant-Denny Stadium.
SEC predictions: Week 1
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8/31/2010
SJSU Preview
The only way Alabama can be threatened in this game is if the defensive backfield is an utter disaster, and there’s nothing in Alabama’s fall camp so far to suggest that’s true. More likely, Alabama will put this one away in the first half, then spend the rest of the game working on situations and resting starters for next week’s game against Penn State. In other words, this game has the feel of a glorified scrimmage. It may not be as exciting as the last two years’ openers were, but it should be more comfortable for the partisan Crimson Tide fans in attendance.
Alabama 52
San Jose State 7
SJSU preview
Alabama 52
San Jose State 7
SJSU preview
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SEC West: Alabama
Alabama
Strengths: Offense is rarely the focal point of a Nick Saban team, but the 2010 Tide's offense could be one of the nation's best with nearly all the critical skill-position contributors coming back -- quarterback Greg McElroy; Heisman-winning tailback Mark Ingram and understudy Trent Richardson, who many have said might be even better than Ingram; and the top three WRs from last year, Julio Jones, Marquis Maze, and Darius Hanks. And while having to start a freshman (D.J. Fluker) on the O-line would ordinarily be a cause for acid reflux, they did it last year with Barrett Jones (in a year when the line was supposed to be a question mark to begin with) and it worked out just fine.
Weaknesses: It isn't just the number of defensive players Bama has lost, it's the quality -- four went in the first two rounds of the NFL draft alone. The Tide now enter 2010 wielding just two starters from last year's second-in-the-nation defense, none of them from the D-line. Special teams are getting a complete overhaul as well, with 2009's top kicker, punter, PR and KR all having graduated.
Key player: NT Josh Chapman. It's no secret to anyone that Bama's 3-4 defensive alignment relies heavily on a gargantuan nose tackle to plug gaps up front. Chapman -- a bit undersized for the position at 6'1", 310 -- has the formidable task of filling Terrence Cody's shoes.
Best chance to make a statement: Oct. 2 vs. Florida. If the Tide pick up right where they left off after last year's dismembering of the Gators in the Georgia Dome, there'll be no doubt about their chops as a repeat national-title contender.
Best chance to get tripped up: Sept. 25 at Arkansas. In Fayetteville, against the conference's best QB, are not the circumstances where you want to be tinkering with a rebuilt defense.
Goals for 2010: Another national title. Why not? There may be a lot of new faces on D, but with the coaching they've got and the raw talent they've amassed over a series of stellar recruiting seasons, there's no reason to think the Tide is headed for instant collapse.
2010 SEC Football Preview: West Division
Strengths: Offense is rarely the focal point of a Nick Saban team, but the 2010 Tide's offense could be one of the nation's best with nearly all the critical skill-position contributors coming back -- quarterback Greg McElroy; Heisman-winning tailback Mark Ingram and understudy Trent Richardson, who many have said might be even better than Ingram; and the top three WRs from last year, Julio Jones, Marquis Maze, and Darius Hanks. And while having to start a freshman (D.J. Fluker) on the O-line would ordinarily be a cause for acid reflux, they did it last year with Barrett Jones (in a year when the line was supposed to be a question mark to begin with) and it worked out just fine.
Weaknesses: It isn't just the number of defensive players Bama has lost, it's the quality -- four went in the first two rounds of the NFL draft alone. The Tide now enter 2010 wielding just two starters from last year's second-in-the-nation defense, none of them from the D-line. Special teams are getting a complete overhaul as well, with 2009's top kicker, punter, PR and KR all having graduated.
Key player: NT Josh Chapman. It's no secret to anyone that Bama's 3-4 defensive alignment relies heavily on a gargantuan nose tackle to plug gaps up front. Chapman -- a bit undersized for the position at 6'1", 310 -- has the formidable task of filling Terrence Cody's shoes.
Best chance to make a statement: Oct. 2 vs. Florida. If the Tide pick up right where they left off after last year's dismembering of the Gators in the Georgia Dome, there'll be no doubt about their chops as a repeat national-title contender.
Best chance to get tripped up: Sept. 25 at Arkansas. In Fayetteville, against the conference's best QB, are not the circumstances where you want to be tinkering with a rebuilt defense.
Goals for 2010: Another national title. Why not? There may be a lot of new faces on D, but with the coaching they've got and the raw talent they've amassed over a series of stellar recruiting seasons, there's no reason to think the Tide is headed for instant collapse.
2010 SEC Football Preview: West Division
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8/30/2010
SEC Fearless Predictions
Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson will both rush for 1,000 yards: That’s never happened at Alabama, and it’s not something that has happened very often, period, in the SEC. The gold standard in this league for teammates rushing for more than 1,000 yards in the same season was established by Arkansas’ Darren McFadden and Felix Jones in 2007. They combined for 2,943 yards. McFadden finished with 1,830 and Jones with 1,113 that season, each averaging at least 5.6 yards per carry.
SEC Fearless Predictions
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CBSSports.com Preseason All-America Team
From Alabama (1st Team)
1. Mark Ingram
(2nd Team)
1. Dont'a Hightower
(3rd Team)
1. Julio Jones
2. Marcell Dareus
3. Mark Barron
2010 Preseason College Football All-America Team
1. Mark Ingram
(2nd Team)
1. Dont'a Hightower
(3rd Team)
1. Julio Jones
2. Marcell Dareus
3. Mark Barron
2010 Preseason College Football All-America Team
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8/24/2010
2010 SEC Predictions from WhatIfSports
SEC Predictions | |||
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| East | W | L | Overall Record |
| Florida | 6 | 2 | 10-2 |
| Georgia | 5 | 3 | 8-4 |
| South Carolina | 4 | 4 | 7-5 |
| Kentucky | 3 | 5 | 6-6 |
| Tennessee | 2 | 6 | 5-7 |
| Vanderbilt | 1 | 7 | 2-10 |
| West | W | L | Overall Record |
| Alabama | 7 | 1 | 10-2 |
| Arkansas | 5 | 3 | 9-3 |
| Auburn | 5 | 3 | 8-4 |
| LSU | 5 | 3 | 8-4 |
| Mississippi | 4 | 4 | 8-4 |
| Mississippi State | 1 | 7 | 4-8 |
2010 College Football Previews and Predictions
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2010 Bama Game By Game Predicitions from WhatIfSports
2010 Alabama Crimson Tide | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Opponent | Win% | Avg Score |
| 1 | San Jose State Spartans | 95 | 56-6 |
| 2 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 93 | 31-15 |
| 3 | @Duke Blue Devils | 95 | 40-12 |
| 4 | @Arkansas Razorbacks | 72 | 34-30 |
| 5 | Florida Gators | 72 | 32-22 |
| 6 | @South Carolina Gamecocks | 79 | 30-19 |
| 7 | Mississippi Rebels | 95 | 38-15 |
| 8 | @Tennessee Volunteers | 95 | 37-11 |
| 10 | @LSU Tigers | 81 | 26-16 |
| 11 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | 95 | 45-9 |
| 12 | Georgia State Panthers | 95 | 71-2 |
| 13 | Auburn Tigers | 79 | 35-19 |
2010 College Football Previews and Predictions
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8/16/2010
SI.COM - Bama Preseason Preview
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Mark Ingram, RB: The Tide's first Heisman winner also returns as the school's all-time single-season rushing leader.
Julio Jones, WR: Battled injuries each of his first two seasons, yet led Alabama in catches and receiving yards each year.
Dont'a Hightower, MLB: Recovered from September's reconstructive knee surgery in time to anchor a rebuilt defense in spring practice.
Mark Barron, SS: Quietly led Tide in interceptions (seven) and finished second in tackles (76) as a sophomore and may be the most athletically gifted member of the team.
Marcell Dareus, DE: Played in every game last season and was named Defensive MVP of the BCS title game.
IMPORTANT LOSSES
Rolando McClain, MLB: The team leader in tackles and the quarterback of the defense turned pro a year early after winning the Butkus Award.
Terrence Cody, NT: Opposing teams had to gameplan around massive Mount Cody, who also made critical appearances on offense and special teams.
Javier Arenas, CB/KR: A capable cornerback and perhaps the most feared return specialist in the country.
Mike Johnson, LG: A four-year starter, All-American and team captain.
Leigh Tiffin, PK: A former walk-on who departed the program as an All-American and finalist for the Lou Groza Award.
NUMBERS GAME
76.1: Alabama has allowed an average of 76.1 rushing yards the past two seasons, putting the Tide second nationally in both 2008 and 2009.
16: Alabama has won 16 consecutive regular-season SEC games. The Tide's last league loss was a 17-10 defeat at Auburn in November 2007.
OFFENSE
Experience and options shouldn't be a problem for offensive coordinator Jim McElwain, as Alabama returns eight offensive starters and every position coach from last year's national championship team. The list includes Heisman Trophy-winning tailback Mark Ingram, top receiver Julio Jones, a very capable backup tailback in Trent Richardson and quarterback Greg McElroy, who still hasn't lost a start since middle school.
"We feel confident out there. We're clicking," Ingram said. "It's not like we have to structure a whole new personality and everything. I think everybody is clicking right now. We're just picking up where we left off."
Alabama could have the nation's top running back tandem. Look for Richardson to get a larger share of the carries this season despite Ingram's overwhelming 2009 success. The Crimson Tide could also air it out a little more behind McElroy and a proven group of returning receivers. The one to watch is Jones, who is finally healthy after injuries limited him during the past offseason and for much of 2009.
The unit's only questions are at tight end and on the offensive line, where Alabama must replace All-America left guard Mike Johnson and two-year starter Drew Davis at right tackle. Touted redshirt freshman D.J. Fluker is expected to step in and make a large impact.
DEFENSE
The bulk of the senior-laden defense that carried Alabama to the title has departed, leaving plenty of holes to fill in 2010. Recruiting rankings suggest the new group of youngsters could actually be better than the previous group, though. The entire starting defensive line is gone, though the three projected replacements have extensive playing time and 97 career tackles among them. In particular, end Marcell Dareus is poised for a breakout season after earning defensive MVP honors in the BCS title game. (It remains to be seen how an ongoing NCAA investigation will impact Dareus' season.) Sophomore Kerry Murphy is one to watch at the nosetackle spot vacated by All-American Terrence Cody.
Inside linebacker Dont'a Hightower recovered nicely from a season-ending knee injury suffered in the fourth game of the 2009 season and will lead this defense. The secondary lost every rotation player except safety Mark Barron, although five-star talents Dre Kirkpatrick and B.J. Scott, among others, are prepared to step in at cornerback.
"We lost a lot of seniors and a lot of veterans," Hightower said, "but I think with the young guys we have in this year, if we can teach them the techniques and the way to do things right, I feel like we have a little bit more talent this year than we did last year."
SPECIALISTS
The biggest weakness on Alabama's team may be the kicking game, since the Tide must replace their kicker, punter and record-breaking return specialist Javier Arenas. No matter the selections, untested newcomers will be at kicker and punter. True freshmen Cade Foster (kicker) and Jay Williams (punter) lead the pack in each competition.
FINAL ANALYSIS
Despite significant losses on defense and special teams, there are few reasons to believe Alabama won't be just as good in 2010. Three consecutive lights-out recruiting classes by Nick Saban and company have stocked the cupboards with the kind of depth and talent unseen in Tuscaloosa since the Bear Bryant days. The schedule, however, looms tougher in 2010. A repeat run toward SEC and BCS titles is certainly possible, though not a given.
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Mark Ingram, RB: The Tide's first Heisman winner also returns as the school's all-time single-season rushing leader.
Julio Jones, WR: Battled injuries each of his first two seasons, yet led Alabama in catches and receiving yards each year.
Dont'a Hightower, MLB: Recovered from September's reconstructive knee surgery in time to anchor a rebuilt defense in spring practice.
Mark Barron, SS: Quietly led Tide in interceptions (seven) and finished second in tackles (76) as a sophomore and may be the most athletically gifted member of the team.
Marcell Dareus, DE: Played in every game last season and was named Defensive MVP of the BCS title game.
IMPORTANT LOSSES
Rolando McClain, MLB: The team leader in tackles and the quarterback of the defense turned pro a year early after winning the Butkus Award.
Terrence Cody, NT: Opposing teams had to gameplan around massive Mount Cody, who also made critical appearances on offense and special teams.
Javier Arenas, CB/KR: A capable cornerback and perhaps the most feared return specialist in the country.
Mike Johnson, LG: A four-year starter, All-American and team captain.
Leigh Tiffin, PK: A former walk-on who departed the program as an All-American and finalist for the Lou Groza Award.
NUMBERS GAME
76.1: Alabama has allowed an average of 76.1 rushing yards the past two seasons, putting the Tide second nationally in both 2008 and 2009.
16: Alabama has won 16 consecutive regular-season SEC games. The Tide's last league loss was a 17-10 defeat at Auburn in November 2007.
OFFENSE
Experience and options shouldn't be a problem for offensive coordinator Jim McElwain, as Alabama returns eight offensive starters and every position coach from last year's national championship team. The list includes Heisman Trophy-winning tailback Mark Ingram, top receiver Julio Jones, a very capable backup tailback in Trent Richardson and quarterback Greg McElroy, who still hasn't lost a start since middle school.
"We feel confident out there. We're clicking," Ingram said. "It's not like we have to structure a whole new personality and everything. I think everybody is clicking right now. We're just picking up where we left off."
Alabama could have the nation's top running back tandem. Look for Richardson to get a larger share of the carries this season despite Ingram's overwhelming 2009 success. The Crimson Tide could also air it out a little more behind McElroy and a proven group of returning receivers. The one to watch is Jones, who is finally healthy after injuries limited him during the past offseason and for much of 2009.
The unit's only questions are at tight end and on the offensive line, where Alabama must replace All-America left guard Mike Johnson and two-year starter Drew Davis at right tackle. Touted redshirt freshman D.J. Fluker is expected to step in and make a large impact.
DEFENSE
The bulk of the senior-laden defense that carried Alabama to the title has departed, leaving plenty of holes to fill in 2010. Recruiting rankings suggest the new group of youngsters could actually be better than the previous group, though. The entire starting defensive line is gone, though the three projected replacements have extensive playing time and 97 career tackles among them. In particular, end Marcell Dareus is poised for a breakout season after earning defensive MVP honors in the BCS title game. (It remains to be seen how an ongoing NCAA investigation will impact Dareus' season.) Sophomore Kerry Murphy is one to watch at the nosetackle spot vacated by All-American Terrence Cody.
Inside linebacker Dont'a Hightower recovered nicely from a season-ending knee injury suffered in the fourth game of the 2009 season and will lead this defense. The secondary lost every rotation player except safety Mark Barron, although five-star talents Dre Kirkpatrick and B.J. Scott, among others, are prepared to step in at cornerback.
"We lost a lot of seniors and a lot of veterans," Hightower said, "but I think with the young guys we have in this year, if we can teach them the techniques and the way to do things right, I feel like we have a little bit more talent this year than we did last year."
SPECIALISTS
The biggest weakness on Alabama's team may be the kicking game, since the Tide must replace their kicker, punter and record-breaking return specialist Javier Arenas. No matter the selections, untested newcomers will be at kicker and punter. True freshmen Cade Foster (kicker) and Jay Williams (punter) lead the pack in each competition.
FINAL ANALYSIS
Despite significant losses on defense and special teams, there are few reasons to believe Alabama won't be just as good in 2010. Three consecutive lights-out recruiting classes by Nick Saban and company have stocked the cupboards with the kind of depth and talent unseen in Tuscaloosa since the Bear Bryant days. The schedule, however, looms tougher in 2010. A repeat run toward SEC and BCS titles is certainly possible, though not a given.
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8/12/2010
More PreSeason Rankings
For what it is worth, here are some more PreSeason Rankings;
- Offensive Player of the Year: Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas.
- Defensive Player of the Year: Dont'a Hightower, LB, Alabama.
SEC East:
#1 Florida
#2 Georgia
#3 South Carolina
#4 Kentucky
#5 Tennessee
#6 Vanderbilt
SEC West:
#1 Alabama
Let's say the defense gives up 15 points per game, instead of 11.7 as it did last season. That means it is a top 10 defense, instead of the No. 2 unit in the country. Now let's say McElroy makes the logical progression from learning the position in his first year as a starter to dominating the SEC. Also assume that receiver Jones, who played while injured much of 2009, becomes half of the most lethal QB-WR combo in the country. Another good sign: 'Bama is a combined 72-8-3 in years after finishing No. 1 in the wire service era (since 1936). That includes repeats in '64-'65 and '78-'79. Must-see game: Oct. 2 vs. Florida.
#2 Auburn
#3 Arkansas
#4 LSU
#5 Mississippi
#6 Mississippi State
McElroy watches Rhodes while 'Bama fights to stay on top
- Offensive Player of the Year: Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas.
- Defensive Player of the Year: Dont'a Hightower, LB, Alabama.
SEC East:
#1 Florida
#2 Georgia
#3 South Carolina
#4 Kentucky
#5 Tennessee
#6 Vanderbilt
SEC West:
#1 Alabama
Let's say the defense gives up 15 points per game, instead of 11.7 as it did last season. That means it is a top 10 defense, instead of the No. 2 unit in the country. Now let's say McElroy makes the logical progression from learning the position in his first year as a starter to dominating the SEC. Also assume that receiver Jones, who played while injured much of 2009, becomes half of the most lethal QB-WR combo in the country. Another good sign: 'Bama is a combined 72-8-3 in years after finishing No. 1 in the wire service era (since 1936). That includes repeats in '64-'65 and '78-'79. Must-see game: Oct. 2 vs. Florida.
#2 Auburn
#3 Arkansas
#4 LSU
#5 Mississippi
#6 Mississippi State
McElroy watches Rhodes while 'Bama fights to stay on top
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8/11/2010
The One Question for Bama is not if the young Defense will GEL but how long will it take to gel?
"Alabama's reloaded defense is probably about as fast, talented, skilled, and all the rest as the defense that dominated in the SEC the last two years. That departed defense was special, but just because similar numbers are being plugged into the same formula, it doesn't mean the end result will be the same. It will take some time for everyone to get used to one another and play as one to the same degree as the old defense did". (Source teamspeedkills.com)
The question is how long will it take? Everyone seems to think that the Arkansas game is the key game in late September. Barring injury, Bama's Defense should be ready to rock & roll by the Razorback Showdown.
The question is how long will it take? Everyone seems to think that the Arkansas game is the key game in late September. Barring injury, Bama's Defense should be ready to rock & roll by the Razorback Showdown.
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7/31/2010
Heisman Watch
1. Mark Ingram (Alabama): No way can you not mention the 2009 winner for the 2010 award. The only thing I question is how long it will take for Saban to start using Trent Richardson more often? That could hurt Ingram’s quest for a repeat.
2. Ryan Mallett (Arkansas): His 2009 numbers were Heisman–like and with the return of no less than four top-notch receivers to choose from, if the Hogs find a way to knock off the Tide, he will be the front runner for the Heisman.
3. Jake Locker (Washington): This kid is a right-handed version of Tim Tebow, only without the supporting cast.
4. Kellen Moore (Boise State): He completed 277 of 431 for 3,536 and 39 touchdowns in 2009. If the Broncos run table and finally gain the nation’s respect, Moore wins the Heisman.
5. Terrelle Pryor (Ohio State): If the Buckeyes go undefeated and Pryor can increase his accuracy through the air, he will be in the mix.
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'Bama 2010 Preview
Offense
Alabama offense will return eight of their 11 starters.
Mark Ingram is back after winning the Heisman Trophy last year, and expect him to have a huge season again this year. Don't forget Trent Richardson and Eddie Lacy.
Greg McElroy & the O-Line.
Defense
Losses from last year are Terrence Cody, Rolando McClain, and Javier Arenas. Can the youngsters step in and help the defense not miss a beat?
Donta Hightower & Mark Barron
Defense is the million-dollar question for Alabama this year.
2010 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Preview
Alabama offense will return eight of their 11 starters.
Mark Ingram is back after winning the Heisman Trophy last year, and expect him to have a huge season again this year. Don't forget Trent Richardson and Eddie Lacy.
Greg McElroy & the O-Line.
Defense
Losses from last year are Terrence Cody, Rolando McClain, and Javier Arenas. Can the youngsters step in and help the defense not miss a beat?
Donta Hightower & Mark Barron
Defense is the million-dollar question for Alabama this year.
2010 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Preview
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7/20/2010
Finally some PreSeason News ... Let the Poll's begin ...
#1 Ohio State
#2 Alabama
Greg McElroy is back under center and will do enough not to lose games. Mark Ingram is back to try to win another Heisman and I actually like Trent Richardson even more than Ingram.
The wrinkle in this story is coming on Nov. 6. The Tide will fall at LSU.
#3 Texas
#4 Florida
#5 Boise State
#6 TCU
#7 Miami
#8 Nebraska
#9 Oregon
#10 Virginia Tech
College Football Preseason Top 25
#2 Alabama
Greg McElroy is back under center and will do enough not to lose games. Mark Ingram is back to try to win another Heisman and I actually like Trent Richardson even more than Ingram.
The wrinkle in this story is coming on Nov. 6. The Tide will fall at LSU.
#3 Texas
#4 Florida
#5 Boise State
#6 TCU
#7 Miami
#8 Nebraska
#9 Oregon
#10 Virginia Tech
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7/06/2010
Odds to Win the BCS
Alabama Crimson Tide: Odds to win the BCS 6-1
Alabama has what it takes to be the first BCS team to win back to back national championships. Nick Saban leads the Tide along with returning Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram and nine other returning starters on offense. The schedule is brutal for Alabama as they play on the road against LSU, Arkansas, and play host to the Gators. In the ever changing landscape of college football it is too hard for any team to repeat, and this includes Alabama.
Ohio St. Buckeyes: Odds to win the BCS 6-1
Florida Gators: Odds to win the BCS 6-1
Oklahoma Sooners: Odds to win the BCS 6-1
Odds To Win the BCS Championship
Alabama has what it takes to be the first BCS team to win back to back national championships. Nick Saban leads the Tide along with returning Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram and nine other returning starters on offense. The schedule is brutal for Alabama as they play on the road against LSU, Arkansas, and play host to the Gators. In the ever changing landscape of college football it is too hard for any team to repeat, and this includes Alabama.
Ohio St. Buckeyes: Odds to win the BCS 6-1
Florida Gators: Odds to win the BCS 6-1
Oklahoma Sooners: Odds to win the BCS 6-1
Odds To Win the BCS Championship
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2/12/2010
CFN's Early 2010 top 25
#1 - Alabama
Because it’s Alabama and because the coaching is so great and because the talent level is so ridiculously high after a few years of top-shelf recruiting, this might be everyone’s preseason No. 1 team. However, there are concerns for a team that caught a few big breaks in a down year in the SEC (not to mention Colt McCoy’s shoulder injury in the national title game) and needed a few skin-of-the-teeth wins to get through unscathed. The defense has some major work to do with six of the defensive front seven gone, including LB Rolando McClain and NG Terrence Cody. Corner and punt return star Javier Arenas and FS Justin Woodall are also gone. But don’t shed any tears for a defense that has plenty of NFL prospects waiting in the wings. Oh yeah … the offense. The backfield is jaw-dropping with a Heisman-winner (Mark Ingram) along with a guy (Trent Richardson) who might be a starter in the NFL right now. Throw in top-five pro prospect WR Julio Jones and three starters on the O line, and the offense will be tremendous. The schedule has plenty of landmines with Penn State, at Arkansas, Florida, at South Carolina, Ole Miss, at Tennessee, and Auburn to deal with.
#2 - Florida
#3 - Texas
#4 - Ohio State
#5 - Nebraska
Sneak peek: CFN's early 2010 top 25
Because it’s Alabama and because the coaching is so great and because the talent level is so ridiculously high after a few years of top-shelf recruiting, this might be everyone’s preseason No. 1 team. However, there are concerns for a team that caught a few big breaks in a down year in the SEC (not to mention Colt McCoy’s shoulder injury in the national title game) and needed a few skin-of-the-teeth wins to get through unscathed. The defense has some major work to do with six of the defensive front seven gone, including LB Rolando McClain and NG Terrence Cody. Corner and punt return star Javier Arenas and FS Justin Woodall are also gone. But don’t shed any tears for a defense that has plenty of NFL prospects waiting in the wings. Oh yeah … the offense. The backfield is jaw-dropping with a Heisman-winner (Mark Ingram) along with a guy (Trent Richardson) who might be a starter in the NFL right now. Throw in top-five pro prospect WR Julio Jones and three starters on the O line, and the offense will be tremendous. The schedule has plenty of landmines with Penn State, at Arkansas, Florida, at South Carolina, Ole Miss, at Tennessee, and Auburn to deal with.
#2 - Florida
#3 - Texas
#4 - Ohio State
#5 - Nebraska
Sneak peek: CFN's early 2010 top 25
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2/10/2010
Ok, it is Feb 10th and here's the first way-to-early poll for the '10 season..
espn.com's "Way-Too-Early Top 25"
1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. Boise State
4. Oregon
5. Virginia Tech
6. Texas
7. Nebraska
8. TCU
9. Wisconsin
10. Florida
11. Oklahoma
12. Iowa
13. Cincinnati
14. Pittsburgh
15. Arkansas
16. LSU
17. Florida State
18. North Carolina
19. Georgia
20. Oregon State
21. USC
22. Penn State
23. Miami
24. Georgia Tech
25. BYU
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11/25/2009
More Iron Bowl Predictions ....
Auburn could win because it's offense. ...no, not against the Alabama defense. Or Auburn could win because it's defense. ...no, not against the Alabama offense.
Alabama 31, Auburn 10
(Source - blog.al.com, Paul Gattis - The Huntsville Times)
Alabama 31, Auburn 10
(Source - blog.al.com, Paul Gattis - The Huntsville Times)
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