The Alabama Crimson Tide head into the 2009 season with most preseason magazines ranking them in the top 10.  Last year, they were ranked in the bottom half of the Top 25 and shocked everyone by winning 12 games in a row and held the No. 1 ranking for the latter part of the season.

With exactly one week to go until fall practice starts, here are the storylines to watch out for.

5. Can Alabama generate a consistent pass rush from the defensive line?

Projected 2009 starters: Brandon Deaderick, Terrence Cody, and Lorenzo Washington

It can be argued that Alabama hasn't had a consistent pass rusher since Wallace Gillberry in 2007 (27 tackles for loss and 10 sacks...

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