Breaking news stories was the toughest hurdle I faced in my career with Touchdown Alabama Magazine.
The story that got me into the mix was correctly predicting Jalen Hurts to be Alabama’s starting quarterback as a freshman before the 2016 season started.
Alabama freshman QB Jalen Hurts (No. 2) takes snap for the Crimson Tide in 2016 matchup against USC, Photo comes via Cedric Mason of Touchdown Alabama Magazine
The backlash I faced from putting out the story was tough, but the vindication was incredible.
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Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
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