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In my game notes I think it was Carl for me to give my assessment of what I think about Bama next year.  He is what I think about some strengths and weaknesses for Bama.
QB:  This is strength with AJ McCarron coming back and a good back up with a year under his belt in Phil Sims.  I really think AJ’s confidence for next year will be a plus for the offense.  I had only hoped that Bama had put some of these games away earlier so PS could have gotten more playing time.
RB:  Bama still seems strong here.  They have experience with Eddie Lacey and Jalston Fowler.  I don’t remember EL fumbling but maybe once if any this year and without looking it up probably averaged over 5 yards per carry.  If what everyone says about Dee Hart this could only add strength to this position.
Rec:  I think this could be a strength, but there are questions.   Kevin Norwood showed the potential he has in the NC game.  If he can continue to play at this level he could be special.  Kenny Bell and DeAndrew White show potential, but it seem in games they had trouble getting lined up at times. I also would not be surprised to see Chris Jones here.  I really liked what I saw from him in the NC game as a return man.   If this is the case then they may also bust routes at times.  Duron Carter, I am not sure about him or if he will be a part of the Bama team. 
TE:  Michael Williams returns for his Sr year, but I don’t know who they plan on using with him.  Also, who can play the, what I call h-back position like Brad Smelly did.  I complained a lot about him the 2010 season, but he played well all year.
OL:  I see this as a strength.  You have Fluker, McCullough, Steen, Jones, and Warmack coming back.  You also have Cyrus Kouandjio and his brother Arie.  On the roster I saw Chad Lindsey and some coaches out here told me he was the real deal.  Think about this.  I am not saying it will happen but, what if they move Jones to center, where he played some this year and he wins the Remmington  for best center. 
DL:  Plenty of experience coming back.  Bama has Damion Square, Quinton Dial, Brandon Moore, Darrington Sentimore, and Ed Stinson coming back.  Also, Freshman Jeffry Pagan got a few reps this year.  I think Ed Stinson quite solid year. 
LB:  Plenty of experience coming back here at LB.   Bama has Johnson, Mosley, Depriest along with Hubbard.  Now Tana Patrick and Atchinson need’s to produce.  You also have leadership with Mosley and Johnson at this position.
Sec:  Experience will be gained on the run in the secondary.  You have Lester and Millner returning.  Sunsuri got a little experience when Lowery went down.  My question is will he transfer to play for his father?  Ha Ha Clinton-Dix got some experience on special teams with John Fulton.    Lester could provide leader ship.

I think we can all agree that CNS and staff will bring in some guys who can contribute from the beginning.   They always have.    Looking at the roster there are a lot of what I believe are highly rated recruits than are going to get the chance to be a factor in the quest for the next National Championship.

I guess PS would've transferred by now had he been unhappy with his role at Bama. Maybe it is too much to hope for, but I'd like him to push AJ in the spring. But this was my biggest concern last year, -- worrying about a play ending with AJ on the ground.

Sunseri will be back.  I like the way he plays, with a nose for the football and a real feel for the game.  A smart kid who learned Saban's system quickly.

plus , he has a  b-e-a-u-t--i-f-u-l  beautiful  girlfriend that he doesn't want to leave "unattended"

I'm told they have HOstesses up at UT.

^^^THIS^^^

UT might be a great career move for his dad, but it would be horrible for Vinnie as a player if he wants another ring.  He recently said he was Crimson for life, and he would root for his dad every week except the 3rd Saturday in October.

Also, don't forget about Jesse on the DL.

Thanks coach.  I'm optimistic, too.  Hope we are right!  #+

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Lordy, if we could get write ups like this all off-season the fans would be crazed starved by Spring Training and then the fall season. RTR!

When you look at hscoach's review of talent returning and toxic's outlook on incoming talent, is there any reason for a Bama fan to be unhappy about the state of the program? :) :) :)

Good stuff, coach. I'm 36 years old (37 in April) and I don't remember a time when I was more optimistic about Bama football (OK, technically I was alive during the late 70s run, but my awareness was limited strictly to emptying kitchen drawers and generally making a nuisance of myself. The last part has not stopped yet).