Bama biggest 2009 bust

Bama started an incredibly high number of freshmen last year.

I will politely disagree. Their defense will be strong, and like LSU, they have recruited strongly at many key positions.

While they may struggle a bit on offense, I don't see much difference from last year. Glen Coffee was a big loss, but they've got kids that can play. Their OLine play may be questionable, but my guess is that this will improve by the time they host the Tigers, barring injuries, just like many teams with holes to fill.

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Bama biggest 2009 bust

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Naw uh. You mean an LSU fan picked Bama to be a bust? This wouldn't happen to be biased or anything would it?

Bama will not be as good as last year. That's plain and simple, even with an easier schedule.

They are playing a very green QB who has no real experience in tough situations. They lost 3 starters on their OL and have little to no backup experience. At least LSU OL lost only two and the Tackle positions are stable. Tackle will be the biggest problem for Bama, and that will be hard to account for with an inexperienced QB.

They should be fine at RB, but you never know with Saban OLs. Almost all the great OL for Bama were brought in and coached up by Shula's coaches. Replacing their center will be key, but I forsee an already weak offense from last year becoming one dimensional and easily controlled like LSU did to them last year. 2 TDs came off of picks pretty much for Bama and that was against a mediocre defense (coaching-wise).

LSU has a more stable OL and better WR core overall (depth wise) and the top 2 for LSU have more potential than Bama's top 2 WR.

Bama may not have lost huge #'s on their defense, but they did lose their defensive leader in Johnson. I don't really think they'll replace that as easily. Furthermore, I really think Cody (who was overrated as hell last year) will be more neutralized by teams this season.

Overall, I think Bama will do well, but 8-4/9-3 going into the bowls with their somewhat weak schedule is a possibility. I can see them losing to LSU, OM, VTech, and potentially Arkansas. If the OL matures quickly, which Saban OLs never did, then they'll be tough and could go a long way.

I really think Oklahoma loses 3 games this year. I think thats a bust for them. They lost most of their o-linemen. Their team was only good last year because the o-line was the best in the country.