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The maligned Alabama football defense has improved. Is the improvement enough for a championship run?
Opinions about the Alabama football defense are varied. Statistically, the Crimson Tide defense is good, though not a national leader in any category. Crimson Tide fans remain concerned this season’s defense is nothing like past Nick Saban, dominating defenses.
There are reasons for concern and optimism. A base reason for optimism is how much the game of college football has changed. As last season’s National Champion, LSU had a far from great defense.