Published 7/30/2008
by Patrick Lacey
at Bleacher Report - College Football
#25. Alabama Crimson Tide
With the return of Nick Saban for his second season as the head coach at Alabama, you have to like this team's chances of competing in the SEC, no matter what kind of team he has. And when you consider the talent on this 'Bama squad, coming off of a bowl win against Colorado and only their second winning season in five years, the case is made for the Tide to be in the top 25.
Unfortunately for Alabama fans, the Tide still play in the SEC, which is by far the toughest conference in all of college football, and they will get their fair share of losses to teams such as Clemson, LSU, Georgia, Tennessee, and Auburn. However, I do not expect them to lose all of those games.
Strengths
Nick Saban is one of the best coaches in college football, and has had great success in the SEC before while he was at LSU.
John Parker Wilson is the best quarterback in the SEC West
Eight returning starters on ...
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