Alabama Crimson Tide 2012 Spring Preview

Can AJ McCarron lead Alabama to another national title in 2012?

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

The journey to claim the 2012 national title begins in February, March and April, as 124 college football teams open up spring practice over the next three months. Athlon will preview some of the top teams and storylines across the nation, as the countdown to 2012 inches closer.

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Alabama Crimson Tide Wins Recruiting National Championship

Nick Saban has claimed his second national championship in two months with the best class in the nation.

-by Braden Gall (@BradenGall on twitter)

It didn’t take long for the dust to start settling on what has turned out to be one of the most entertaining National Signing Days in history.

At 8:15 a.m. ET, Nick Saban landed his first big unknown when Lynchburg (Va.) Brookville defensive tackle Korren Kirven (No. 198 nationally) signed his paperwork for the Crimson Tide.

And the Tide just kept on rolling to the 2012 recruiting national championship.

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Texas, Alabama Compete for Recruiting Title

Texas and Alabama enter Signing Day as the top two classes in the nation.

-by Braden Gall (@BradenGall on twitter)

National Signing Day 2012 is two days away.

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SEC: Very Early Predictions for 2012

Athlon releases its very early SEC predictions for 2012

By Braden Gall (@BradenGall on twitter) and Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven)

Very Early 2012 SEC East Predictions

1. Georgia Bulldogs

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Gunner Kiel: Indiana to LSU to Notre Dame Indecision

Heralded quarterback is just another college football prospect with commitment issues.

By Patrick Snow (@AthlonSnowman)

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Ranking the BCS National Champions

The BCS just finished its 14th season. How do the 14 champions stack-up against each other?

-by Braden Gall (@BradenGall on twitter) and Mark Ross

The BCS just finished its 14th season of action, and has for the most part, been a major improvement on the previous bowl system. How do each of the 14 official champions stack-up against each other? Who has the most talent? Who had the best resume? Who played the toughest schedule? And who performed the best on the biggest stage?

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College Football 2011 Coaching Awards

Who was the best Coach in 2011? Who under-acheived? Over-acheived?

-by CoachesByTheNumbers.com

2011 is officially in the books. It was another amazing season of college football. As we enter the postseason, with already 25 new coaches set to take the reigns in 2012, let's look back over 2011 hand out our coaching awards for who we think, by the numbers, outperformed their coaching peers:

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Dooley, Tennessee Hit Home Run with Sal Sunseri

The Tennessee Vols finally have a new defensive coordinator and his name is Sal Sunseri.

-by Braden Gall (@BradenGall on twitter)

To steal a rather simple phrase from my boss, @AthlonMitch, losing coordinators in the off-season is a double-edged sword.

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2012 College Football Non-Conference Match-ups to Watch

The schedules aren't fully set yet, but there is already a long list of games to watch in 2012.

-by Braden Gall (@BradenGall on twitter)

The ink is barely dry on the 2011 college football season and Athlon Sports is already fired up about 2012.

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Alabama Football: What to Expect for 2012

Will AJ McCarron lead Alabama back to the national title game in 2012?

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

After falling short in the first meeting against LSU, Alabama left no doubt in New Orleans. The Crimson Tide dominated the Tigers to win their second national title in three seasons. After winning the 2009 title, Alabama followed it up with a 10-3 record. Will the Crimson Tide follow up another championship with a three-loss record or a national title? The pieces are in place for another run, but Alabama will have some key losses to replace.