And just like that it's time to focus on next season already.
The Alabama Crimson Tide has just won the BCS National Championship, but I guarantee Nick Saban and company are looking toward next year already. That's how you stay on top of the game and become one of the elite programs like the Crimson Tide are.
Alabama is only returning 11 starters on both sides of the ball, including only four on defense, but don't think for a second it's going to give up the title easily. This is a well-coached team that is still loaded with talent regardless of who went on to the NFL.
Last year's football season may have just ended, but it's never too early to make predictions. Here are predictions for the Crimson Tide's schedule next year...
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