... this fall, and the Crimson Tide are sailing right into the middle of it.   

Though the roster reads well from a raw talent standpoint, it also reads as inexperienced, untested, and unproven, particularly in the secondary. 

So how did Alabama, the defending national champions, get to the point where walk-ons might actually have to play?

Lets review the last 18 months.  In February of 2009 super recruit Greg Reid of Voldosta, Georgia was ready to pull the trigger on the Crimson Tide.  While there are conflicting stories, it appears a family member pushed him at the last minute to sign with Florida State.  

Greg Reid went on to have a great freshman season for the Seminoles...

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