What's Next for Alabama Crimson Tide Football?

Franklin Crittenden by Senior Analyst Written on January 12, 2009
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There are some players listed as athletes that could be up for utilized as tight ends and that may be Saban's plan.

At receiver Alabama is running neck and neck with LSU for the top receiver prospect in the country, Rueban Randle. He would make a great addition to Julio Jones and company!

The kicking game is in good hands with the return of Leigh Tiffin and P.J. Fitzgerald returning for their senior seasons. 

The coaching staff stays pretty well intact, except for the departure of Kevin Steele. He will be missed especially as a recruiter. Luckily defense is Coach Saban's strength so I feel confident about his forthcoming replacement.

All and all things look bright for 2009, and although 12-2 will be hard to match, fans are optimistic that Alabama will be just as tough to handle in 2009 and even more so in the future as Saban continues to build his program at Alabama.

Alabama is not yet in the position of just reloading, but the ammunition supply is quickly becoming more than sufficient to being able to maintain a championship caliber team for years to come.

With two great recruiting classes under his belt, Saban must be looking at the future and thinking about the great possibilities. So are Alabama fans!

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