5 Keys to 'Bama's Success in 2009

#1 - Greg McElroy

The question is, can he lead the Tide to victories without making too many mistakes? The answer is unknown, but Greg McElroy is the most important factor when determining how far the Tide Rolls this year.

#2 - Rolando McClain

There’s no doubt that he is the leader of the defense, and he doesn’t do it with his mouth—he does it with his play on the field.

#3 - Mike McCoy

To this point, he has caught 44 passes for 398 yards with two touchdowns. He’ll need to, at the very minimum, double the yards and touchdowns this year if we’re to roll anywhere.

#4 - Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson will be called on to step up as a leader on the offensive line. At 6'5" and 305 pounds, 'Bama can ride Johnson’s back to wherever they’d like to go.

#5 - Javier Arenas

Arenas can change the outlook of a football game. In his Alabama career, Arenas has 2,874 total return yards (that’s kickoff and punts). He has six punt return touchdowns and one returned interception touchdown.

Alabama Can Go As Far As These Five Players Take Them