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The News-Gazette · Aug 3, 2018

Asmussen | Sorry, Alabama; it's the Badgers' turn

» moreShhhhhh, don't tell anybody in Tuscaloosa, but I'm not going to put their favorite team No. 1 on my preseason Associated Press Top 25.

A mistake? Probably. The defending national champions have their usual roster full of stars, including two great quarterbacks.

Nick Saban is the unquestioned best coach in college football. It isn't close. He's got six national titles and counting. A young-looking 66, Saban might get to 10 before he is done.

There is so much to like about the Crimson Tide, including the recent promotion of offensive coordinator Mike Locksley. The Alabama offense will keep humming and the team will again contend for the a spot in the College Football Playoff.

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