Should Alabama football fans feel slighted the SEC coaches value more Bulldogs than Crimson Tiders? More importantly, should Alabama football players be offended? It is best to not get too churned up over any preseason poll. Unless it can be used as additional motivation.
Every preseason the SEC coaches choose three teams of players. Coaches cannot vote for their own players. In theory, there is no bias. No bias should mean no Alabama football fatigue.
Before further discussion, let’s review the selections on the three teams. Since all Alabama football fans will want to know – Auburn had nine players selected.