Defense rules the SEC, but will it this season?
Alabama has to replace nine full-time starters, including three All-Americans — McClain, tackle Terrence Cody and cornerback Javier Arenas. LSU and Georgia must replace seven, and the Bulldogs also are switching schemes (from a 4-3 to a 3-4). Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Tennessee and Vanderbilt will have six new starters, and Ole Miss will have five.
Alabama’s defense has an added measure of uncertainty with star end Marcell Dareus apparently included in a scandal involving players from various teams attending an agent-held party in Miami. If Dareus is found to have accepted any improper benefits, he could be suspended for a few games.
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7/29/10