Notes from UA’s first bye week practice ahead of LSU

After having Monday off, Alabama football returned to practice on Tuesday for its first session on a bye week.

Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide are coming off a 48-7 victory over Arkansas on homecoming at Bryant-Denny Stadium. While student-athletes at Louisiana State University are already trash talking, Alabama is focused on this week and are fine-tuning basic things in preparation for Nov. 9. A few players were banged up versus the Razorbacks and appeared to be limited in practice.

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Stephen M. Smith

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 10+ 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.