Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Alabama DB Devonta Smith growing as viable option in secondary

  Alabama head coach Nick Saban likes what he has at various positions on the team, but the Crimson Tide’s defensive secondary...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Tommy Rees wants to develop a good QB room for Alabama, explains why he brought in Tyler Buchner

  He is happy for the opportunity to be the offensive coordinator for the University of Alabama, but Tommy Rees is not...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Look: Alabama football unveils 2023 Crimson Tide team photo

  After having its first Fan Day/Open Practice since 2019, Alabama football returned to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Sunday for a team photo....

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Watch: Nick Saban updates Alabama’s QB race after open practice

  No one has separate in the quarterback room for Alabama, and Nick Saban is fine with letting the cake bake some...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Kevin Steele ‘excited’ to be back with Nick Saban and run Alabama’s defense

  A surprised, but grateful Kevin Steele took the podium Sunday morning at the Mal Moore Athletic Facility for Alabama’s media day...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Alabama players talk about the “fire” Kevin Steele has on defense

  It has talked about the fire it has for two seasons, but defensive players for Alabama football are now set to...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Alabama football drops practice video before open practice

  Alabama football held an open practice Saturday for fans at Bryant-Denny Stadium. RELATED: WATCH: Highlights from Alabama’s first practice of 2023 fall...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  What was gained from watching Alabama’s open practice?

  Alabama fans were excited to return to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday for Fan Day and open practice. It had been a...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Nick Saban is “happy” with Alabama’s ILB room, highlights Deontae Lawson and Jihaad Campbell

  Alabama fans have not seen aggressive play from its inside linebackers since Reggie Ragland, Reuben Foster, Shaun Dion Hamilton, and Rashaan...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Where does Jaylen Key fit in Alabama’s defensive secondary? Nick Saban explains

  Alabama head coach Nick Saban dipped into the NCAA transfer portal to help his defense for the upcoming season. He grabbed...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Alabama TE CJ Dippre named a candidate for John Mackey Award watch list

  The University of Alabama football team brought in two offensive players as transfers for this season. RELATED: Alabama TE CJ Dippre:...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Alabama’s Seth McLaughlin named a candidate for Rimington Trophy

  Alabama football has another veteran player on a preseason watch list for fall camp. Seth McLaughlin, a senior offensive lineman, has...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Jihaad Campbell reminds Alabama fans it is 30 days until football season

  Alabama football held its first practice of fall camp Thursday. RELATED: Kendrick Blackshire reminds Tide fans we are 40 days until football...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Alabama DB Malachi Moore named to Wuerffel Trophy watch list

  Alabama has a defensive back on three preseason award watch lists as fall camp begins. Malachi Moore, a senior, looks to...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 1 year ago

  Minkah Fitzpatrick enters NFL’s Top 100 players of 2023 at No. 18

  Josh Jacobs was the twelfth Alabama football alum on the NFL’s Top 100 players of 2023, but Minkah Fitzpatrick proceeded him...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 1 year ago

  Josh Jacobs ranks at No. 12 on NFL’s Top 100 players of 2023

  The University of Alabama has taken over the NFL’s Top 100 players of 2023 countdown. Alabama football has 12 alums on...

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  Alabama fan reactions

  / 1 year ago

  Alabama fans react to who they think will be QB1 for the Crimson Tide

  Alabama fans have been waiting for fall practice and it is here. Nick Saban will have his first press conference Thursday...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 year ago

  Alabama WR Thaiu Jones-Bell no longer on the roster for fall camp

  Alabama football starts its first practice of fall camp Thursday to prepare for the season. RELATED: Watch: Alabama football enjoys Lake Day...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 1 year ago

  Derrick Henry lands on NFL’s Top 100 players of 2023 at No. 25

  The representation of Alabama football on the NFL’s Top 100 players continues. Derrick Henry, a former Crimson Tide running back, made...

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  Mac Jones

  / 1 year ago

  Mac Jones delivers “best practice” of Patriots training camp

  He is having fun going through his third year of training camp for the New England Patriots. RELATED: Mac Jones has an...

  By Stephen M. Smith