LOOKING AT ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE FOR 2011 SEASON

Jul 19, 2011 - 1:00AM

Yes, at One Time, Alabama had a White Bear as a Mascot.

(Mark Langford of The Recruiting Eagle takes a look at the Alabama Crimson Tide's prospects for the 2011 season.)

Alabama should field one of the nation's top defensive squads in 2011, led by hard-hitting linebackers Dont'a Hightower and Courtney Upshaw and a veteran secondary highlighted by senior safety Mark Barron. The defense is, indeed, talented and deep.

Offensively, Alabama's strength will be along a veteran line, led by senior center William Vlachos. The early departure to the NFL of wide receiver Julio Jones hurt the receiving corps, but Marquis Maze and Darius Hanks, and a group of talented youngsters are being counted on to step up there.

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