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Opponent Preview: Alabama Crimson Tide

The college football matchup of the year pits Sumlin against Saban, Manziel against McCarron and two elite squads in the fight for SEC West supremacy. Is the 2013 Crimson Tide team better than the 2012 champs?
By Olin Buchanan
August 29, 2013
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Tide seeking repeat, but A&M stands in the way

2012 record: 13-1 (7-1 SEC)

Postseason result: Defeated Notre Dame, 42-14, in the BCS National Championship Game

Returning starters:
  • Offense (6): WR Amari Cooper (6-1, 198, So.); WR Christion Jones (5-11, 185, Jr.); T Cyrus Kouandjio (6-6, 311, Jr.); QB A.J. McCarron (6-4, 210, Sr.); WR Kevin Norwood (6-2 , 195, Sr.); G Anthony Steen (6-3, 303, Sr.)

  • Defense (6): CB Deion Belue (5-11, 179, Jr.); LB Trey DePriest (6-2, 245, Jr.





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