I would agree with him, especially Alabama, eventhough I think the Tide is a solid team in the conference next year.
Of the league's other 2012 NCAA teams - and let's include Missouri - two, Vanderbilt and Missouri, have to replace a large core of seniors. Alabama, meanwhile, enters April with an unsettled roster. If UA can sign a blue-chip forward in the late period, and if a Tony Mitchell renaissance unexpectedly occurs, the Crimson Tide will be a strong third-place contender. If not, UA will be part of a large group of mystery teams. Click here for link