... Crimson Tide ranked No. 1 to start the 2010 season, an SEC team ranks atop the USA Today Coaches' Preseason Poll for the third consecutive year.

While that distinction is a high honor and an indicator of the respect the SEC garners, it doesn't do the team that wears the preseason crown any favors.

Especially if that team is coming off a national championship victory the previous season.

For a prime example, the Crimson Tide need to look no further than last season's No. 1 preseason team—the Florida Gators.

 

The Gators, who returned quarterback Tim Tebow and their entire defense from their championship team, were...

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