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Alabama Football: 5 reasons the Crimson Tide will win the SEC again

By Erich Hilkert

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Alabama football has won the SEC title for the past three seasons. Here’s why the Crimson Tide will take home the title once again in 2017.

After winning SEC title after SEC title, the 2017 season will be no different for Alabama. Nick Saban recruited the top class in the nation and the team will have plenty of talent at both wide receiver and at running back.

In 2016, Alabama won the SEC Championship because of the team’s defense. A big part of the defense was Alabama’s ability to completely shut down the opposing team’s running game. Bear in mind Clemson only rushed for 91 yards against Alabama. Clemson’s passing game was the key to defeating Alabama. In 2017, Alabama will once again be strong up front on the defensive line.

In 2015, Alabama’s offense played a much bigger role in the team capturing the SEC Championship. Running back Derrick Henry had a Heisman-winning season. Alabama’s secondary running back Kenyan Drake returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown during the National Championship win. Additionally, Drake rushed for 408 yards during the season. Alabama eased Bo Scarbrough and Damien Harris into the running back stable. Similarly, Alabama will have plenty of talent and depth at running back in 2017.

Alabama has trotted out a new quarterback since A.J. McCarron left the school in 2013. In 2017, Alabama returns Jalen Hurts at quarterbacks. Hurts developed during the 2016 season and will continue to develop during the 2017 season. His development should help Alabama continue to be one of the best teams in the SEC.

Alabama should win the SEC yet again in 2017 for five main reasons. Let’s take a close look.

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