The year before Saban took over in 2007, Alabama went 6-7 (2-6 in the SEC) and had all 6 wins vacated for the 2006 season. Alabama's best player (Tyrone Prothro) had his leg explode against the Gaytors in 2005 and was unable to return in 2007.
I think that UM will start off with more talent in...