Unlikely cast key to Tide's defensive success
By Alex Scarborough
Published November 19, 2014, 09:20:33 AM
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Before the season started, we knew Alabama's defense would be good. There was simply too much talent and a coaching staff too well credentialed for it not to be.
Landon Collins would be an impact player at safety, Trey DePriest would be a stabilizing force at linebacker, and A'Shawn Robinson would lead a defensive line as deep and talented as any in recent memory.
We knew, given that he has been molding top defenses his entire coaching life, Nick Saban would be there to make everything fit into place.
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