Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 1 year ago

  Former Alabama OL Andre Smith lands coaching job at 5A in-state high school

  Some Alabama football alums in the Nick Saban era have landed high school coaching jobs. Defensive standouts such as Courtney Upshaw...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Alabama DB Kool-Aid McKinstry named to 2023 Jim Thorpe Award watch list

  A marquee season is in store for Alabama’s defensive back, Ga’Quincy “Kool-Aid” McKinstry. Now a junior, McKinstry looks at the possibility...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Alabama LB Deontae Lawson named to 2023 Dick Butkus Award watch list

  Nick Saban has another in-state product from Alabama that wants to anchor the Crimson Tide’s defense to a national championship. Deontae...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Bryce Young

  / 1 year ago

  Rap icon Snoop Dogg wears Bryce Young jersey at a concert

  He has yet to take a snap in a preseason game for the National Football League, but Bryce Young is rising...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Alabama’s Terrence Ferguson emerges as potential starter on offensive line

  Alabama has had some impressive offensive units in the Nick Saban era, but this front line gives him and Crimson Tide...

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  Bryce Young

  / 1 year ago

  Panthers in ‘good hands’ with Bryce Young, per Aaron Rodgers

  He has brought a lot of excitement to the fans and reporters of the Carolina Panthers. Bryce Young continues to stack...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 1 year ago

  Henry Ruggs gets to 3-10 years in prison for 2021 fatal DUI crash

  One of Alabama’s most exciting five-star players from its 2017 class faced a somber reality Wednesday. RELATED: Henry Ruggs officially pleads guilty...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Alabama DB Malachi Moore excited about moving around in Crimson Tide’s secondary

  Alabama could have one of it not the best defensive secondary in college football this season. RELATED: Alabama DB Malachi Moore named...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Nick Saban brings MLB legend, Pete Rose to speak to Alabama

  Nick Saban’s first keynote speaker for Alabama football in fall camp is a home run. We are in an age of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 1 year ago

  Alabama grabs marquee recruiting pitch with NFL Top 100 players list

  People can use Nick Saban’s age to negatively recruit against him, but the National Football League says otherwise. The 71-year-old may...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 1 year ago

  Former Alabama DL LaBryan Ray signs with Carolina Panthers

  Alabama football has its second former five-star alum on a new team in the National Football League. RELATED: Former Alabama DL Da’Shawn...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama fan reactions

  / 1 year ago

  Alabama fans react to ‘run the ball’ mentality from Crimson Tide’s OL

  They enjoyed what Tua Tagovailoa, Mac Jones, and Bryce Young brought to the University of Alabama in the passing game as...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 1 year ago

  Former Alabama DL Da’Shawn Hand signs to Miami Dolphins

  A former two-time College Football Playoff National Champion for Alabama football has found a new home in the pros. Da’Shawn Hand...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Bryce Young

  / 1 year ago

  Bryce Young to play in Panthers’ first preseason game, per the team

  Frank Reich and the Carolina Panthers are about to see what it has in its No. 1 overall pick from the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 1 year ago

  Jalen Hurts slides in at No. 3 on NFL’s Top 100 players of 2023

  He endured a lot in his football career, but the adversity only made him stronger. It is fitting how the NFL’s...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Alabama’s offensive line excited about wanting to ‘make teams quit’ with rushing attack

  He will develop a great quarterback room for Alabama football and produce the right starter, but Tommy Rees has the Crimson...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Alabama LB Deontae Lawson has ‘taken charge of the defense,’ per his Crimson Tide teammates

  Nick Saban may have a physical, dominant linebacker in the middle of Alabama’s defense for the first time since the Shaun...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Alabama DC Kevin Steele has a remedy to stop penalties for the Crimson Tide

  “When you have something to correct, you keep it in front of you.” This quote came from Alabama’s defensive coordinator, Kevin...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Alabama opens 2023 USA Today Preseason Coaches Poll ranked No. 3

  We are 26 days from the start of the Alabama football season. USA Today unveiled its preseason coaches poll, and the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Watch: Kevin Steele talks “do your job” mentality at Alabama’s media day

  Alabama football had Kevin Steele take the podium Sunday as defensive coordinator at media day. RELATED: Watch: Kevin Steele brings toughness culture...

  By Stephen M. Smith