Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama linebacker on Kevin Steele: “He’ll have guys knowing where to go.”

  Alabama football has a familiar face running its defense. Kevin Steele, who turns 64 on Friday, pockets $1.9 million as the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama DB Tony Brown returns to Colts on 1-year contract

  He was an emotional leader for Alabama football, but it looks like he’s finally found an NFL home. Tony Brown, a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama LB Mack Wilson returns to Patriots on 1-year deal

  He met with a couple of teams in NFL free agency, but Mack Wilson returns to the New England Patriots. Wilson,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama football taking a backseat to Alabama basketball — sort of

  He told Louisiana State University to get off the court as crimson confetti fell inside Bridgestone Arena (Nashville, Tenn.) during the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Blake Sims’ advice to Jalen Milroe in spring QB competition for Alabama: “Control what you can control”

  Spring practice begins next week for Alabama football, and the most significant conversation comes at starting quarterback.  The Crimson Tide graduates...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 2 years ago

  Could former Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs wind up with Cowboys?

  The Ezekiel Elliott era is over for the Dallas Cowboys. After seven seasons, three Pro Bowl appearances, and two NFL rushing...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Mac Jones

  / 2 years ago

  Patriots give QB Mac Jones a star wide receiver in NFL free agency

  Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are finally listening to its first-round quarterback. Mac Jones, a former University of Alabama...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Where will former Alabama LB Mack Wilson end up in NFL free agency?

  One of the most athletic linebackers of the Nick Saban era at the University of Alabama is trying to see where...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama DT Jarran Reed reunites with Seahawks

  A former University of Alabama defensive tackle returns to the original NFL team that drafted him. Jarran Reed, a North Carolina...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  Viral photo of Alabama football’s cafeteria script A imprinted in its waffles has fans in a frenzy

  Alabama football has stepped up its NIL game with the “Yea Alabama” venture, but has its cafeteria stepped up too? A...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  Video of Alabama walk-on DB Chase Young intercepting Bryce Young goes viral

  Does Alabama have another walk-on player looking to earn a scholarship for the Crimson Tide or gain video clips to head...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Browns sign former Alabama DL Dalvin Tomlinson to a four-year contract

  Alabama football has its second defensive lineman from its 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship team to grab a payday from...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama OL Bradley Bozeman signs three-year deal for Panthers

  Several former Alabama players are getting paid this offseason. Bradley Bozeman, who served as an offensive guard and center for the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama football approves new contracts for assistant coaches and staffers, including both coordinators

  The University of Alabama’s Board of Trustees and Greg Byrne (athletics director) have approved the new contracts for the assistant coaches...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Holmon Wiggins: Grading Alabama football’s coaching staff

  Before spring practice starts for Alabama football, we dive into a new series here at Touchdown Alabama Magazine. The staff will...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Detroit Lions re-sign former Alabama DL Isaiah Buggs to two-year deal

  A marquee defensive piece from Alabama’s 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship team has re-signed with the Detroit Lions of the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Nick Saban

  / 2 years ago

  Ryan Clark on playing for Nick Saban: “He was still a turd then”

  He was one of the best defensive backs to come through Louisiana State University, but Ryan Clark had a different reality...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  AJ McCarron tosses huge TD pass for St. Louis versus Renegades

  AJ McCarron has the St. Louis Battlehawks closing in on its third victory in the XFL. The Battlehawks are facing the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama LB recounts Nick Saban’s chilling first speech to team

  Does Nick Saban return to hard-nosed coaching and playing the best players next season? A former Alabama linebacker recounts the first...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama fan reactions

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama fans react to Greg Abbott’s Jalen Milroe dig

  Alabama fans are not having the disrespect from Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Jalen Milroe. Abbott watched Bryce Young deliver the...

  By Stephen M. Smith