#1 Alabama

2010-2011: 10-3 (5-3, SEC)

There has only been one team with more hype than Alabama had last year in my lifetime and that was the USC team of 2004.  Now, Bama has Oklahoma stealing some spotlight, also LSU is ranked one spot behind them in the AP at #3.  On my list though, there is no doubting that Alabama is the best team entering the season.  Coming out could be a different story.  I thought Alabama was by far the most talented team last year (just like everyone else), but the Tide managed to lose 3 games...we'll chalk it up to the SEC.  This year the defense will be experienced (9 returning starters compared to 1 last year) and just as talented.  The only question mark is at QB, but if I recall that was the same story in 2009-2010 and we all know what Greg McElroy did...he turned around and handed it off to a workhorse runner who went on to win the Heisman.  Look for a similar strategy to be used by the Tide this year with their bulky speedster (oxymoron?  Doesn't mean it isn't true) Trent Richardson.

2011-2012 Outlook:
Key Game: November 5th versus LSU...I thought of jumping straight to Atlanta and the SEC Championship game, but this game is more than losable.
Predicted Record: 11-1 (7-1) {loss @Florida}