A Crimson Special: A Breakdown of the Crimson Tide

Alabama football, what a great tradition it has been over the many years. Last season was a remarkable one for Bama fans, as we got to experience one of the SEC's best wide receivers do his thing.

We were able to see a mixture of promising running backs as well. Ingram started off his first season with the Crimson Tide strong. He showed some great qualities a back in the SEC must have to be "great."

I'm hopeful that all true Bama fans have seen or heard of the truly amazing freshman from Pensacola's Escambia High School. He was remarkable, talented, and showed off many skills. Richardson said earlier this summer:"I'm real excited, ready to go."

I truly can't wait to see this amazing athlete work his wonders. I have my doubts about Richardson, as well. He says he will remain confident and not get a big head—that he is just going to be himself.

Richardson did rack up some amazing stats during his '08-'09 season. He had 2,090 yards on 225 carries, averaged almost 9.3 yards a carry, and had 26 touchdowns on the season.

There are more athletes like him to take into consideration, but I'm trying to concentrate on the ones who will most likely make an impact next season.

Now let's move on to the quarterback of this team next season.

The 6'2", 220 pond quarterback Greg McElory could be a great team leader and spirit lifter this season for the Tide. He has served as John Parker Wilson's back up the past two season.

Although, as a high school senior in Southlake, Texas he racked up 4,687 yards with 56 touchdowns and only nine interceptions in his one year as a starter. 

Let me also mention he palyed behind the 2004 National High School Player of the year, Chase Daniels, who went on to start for Missouri.

McElory had a good attitude going into the spring saying, "I'm ready to go. I'm taking my cleats home right now and getting ready to prepare this spring and prepare myself accordingly to lead this team and get us back to where we were this year."

On the defensive side of the ball, big man Terrance Cody is a beast.

I think this name speaks for itself. He is like a crimson blob on that field when those lights come on at Bryant Denny Stadium.

He electrifies the whole team when he makes a big play and chest bumps the little safeties to the ground. He stands 6'5" and a incredible 365 pounds. Although Alabama only uses this man when there is a threat in the running game, he recorded a amazing 31 tackles and 3.5 sacks last season.

I think he will be a great player for Nick Saban next season and the Tide's 3-4 defense. He is also suspected a first-round draft pick in the 2010 NFL draft.

Don’ta Hightower, a well-rounded linebacker, will also be a crucial part of this Alabama defensive unit next season.

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