... theme of Alabama's 2009 BCS Championship team. For the most part, these players were not blue chip recruits coming out of high school. Many also faced tough personal struggles. Yet all managed to come together as a team and use their determination in the face of adversity to drive them towards success.

Despite many players, including team leaders, having been recruited by a previous head coach, all bought into Coach Nick Saban's "Process," and to paraphrase Coach Paul Bryant, had "the will to prepare to win."

 

While I'm sure I don't have information on all the players who faced difficulties, here is a selection:

Cornerback Javier Arenas was a player hardly any one wanted to take a chance on.  Most coaches felt ...

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