Stephen's Report

Practice report: Freshmen stepping up at oustide linebacker for Alabama

by
Stephen M. Smith
August 22, 2018

Matthew Emmons - USA TODAY Sports

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.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a seasoned writer that has covered Alabama football for Touchdown Alabama Magazine since 2009. Smith has extensive knowledge within the program, which has made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Throughout his career, Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.