Alabama Football: 5 reasons the Crimson Tide will win the SEC in 2017

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

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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Apr 22, 2017; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban talks with defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt during the A-day game at Bryant Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Nick Saban

After losing the National Championship in heartbreaking fashion, Alabama’s loss to Clemson clearly took a toll on Alabama head coach Nick Saban. Fans could envision him sitting in a room watching game film, glasses on, clipboard and pen in hand in the middle of the night, his wife Terry Saban urging him to come to bed.

“Just a few more notes,” he might have said.

At this point, Saban seems better equipped to handle the loss, likely because he’s gone over dozens and dozens of time how to avoid losing such a close game again. It’s hard to argue there is a better coach in all of college football, unless his name is Urban Meyer, and even then, it’s a tricky argument.

Saban masterfully built the program through recruiting and continues to dominate recruiting each year, while tirelessly keeping the talent motivated with a clear vision.

Alabama will continue to be the team to beat in the SEC as long as Nick Saban remains the program’s CEO.

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