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By Tony Tsoukalas

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama stayed outside for its 11th practice of preseason camp Tuesday night. Players were wearing full pads in comfortable 78-degree weather, a nice break from some of the hotter practices recently. Less than three weeks away from the season opener against Florida State on Sept. 2, the Million Dollar Band could be heard practicing nearby.

Here are a few notes from the media viewing period:

— Running back Josh Jacobs was absent for the second straight day of practice after he was held out of Saturday’s scrimmage. Alabama head coach Nick Saban said Saturday that Jacobs was dealing with a hamstring and did not know how long he’d be out.