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Practice report: Freshmen stepping up at oustide linebacker for Alabama

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Alabama has its final preseason scrimmage this weekend and before the roster becomes set and stone, head coach Nick Saban and his staff continue to drill toughness, intensity and consistency on each rep as an importance for players. Despite it being another humid day, local media for the Crimson Tide were greeted by athletic director Greg Byrne while ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge and former Tide quarterback Bart Starr were also in attendance.

Listed below are notes from the team’s 18th session.

Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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