Former Hoover High (B'ham) star and bama defensive tackle Curtis Dawson has been dismissed from the team for undisclosed violations of team rules. Meanwhile, Tenn. has reinstated WR Bret Smith to the team. He was suspended awhile back along with QB Brent Schaeffer after being charged with misdemeanor assault following a fight in a campus dorm. Both pleaded guilty Thursday to a lesser misdemeanor.