Alabama Football

Nick Saban has brought back the feeling of winning to Alabama football. Taking over a team with 16 starters returning. After 2 years in the NFL, Saban has returned to the SEC.

Bama returns John Parker Wilson at quarterback for his second year as a starter. As a sophomore he passed for 2,700 yards and 17 touchdowns. Wilson has capable targets in DJ Hall and Keith Brown. Hall caught 62 balls for 1,000 yard season and 5 touchdowns. The big story for receivers is the possible return of Tyrone Prothro. Prothro broke his leg against Florida in 2005, and yet has returned. The Offensive line has 4 of 5 returning starters including left tackle Andre Smith. The sophomore has everyone talking about him being the best o-linemen in Alabama history.

The Defense is anchored by Simeon Castille. The senior led the Tide with 6 interceptions a year ago. Castille has big shoes to fill as he chases his father's record of 10 interceptions in a year in 1982. Sophomore Prince Hall will take position at inside backer in the Tide's new 3-4 scheme. Hall has been placed with the duty to call plays, quite an honor for a young player. The d-line is anchored by 2 returning starters at end. Senior Wallace Gilberry can change the momentum of a game with his pass rushing skills.

Saban starts his new career in Tuscaloosa with 28 year old Major Applewhite as the offensive coordinator. He led Rice University to school records in passing as the offensive coordinator a year ago. Saban will also switch to a 3-4 scheme from the 4-3 scheme that Mike Shula ran during his tenure.

Bama gets Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, and LSU in Tuscaloosa along with playing Florida State in Jacksonville. The year ends with the Iron Bowl taking place at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn.