Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama players that could be franchise-tagged in the NFL this offseason

  We are inching closer to the new year for the National Football League on March 15. A couple of former University...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 2 years ago

  LaDainian Tomlinson compares Jahmyr Gibbs to former NFL superstar running back

  He is a College Football and Pro Football Hall of Famer, but LaDainian Tomlinson sees the next special running back in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Tommy Rees: 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

  A.J. Brown pushing Eagles front office to pay Jalen Hurts

  He loves the Philadelphia Eagles, but A.J. Brown wants to see his best friend get paid. After three seasons with the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Nick Saban: 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 Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Ty Simpson’s dad has built quite the coaching tree during his head coaching tenure

  Ty Simpson is preparing for a chance to win Alabama’s starting quarterback job, but the former five-star in the 2022 recruiting...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell makes bold proclamation for next season

  Alabama football continues with its offseason 4th Quarter Program as spring practice inches closer. Crimson Tide fans are excited to see...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Can Tommy Rees develop Jalen Milroe for Alabama football?

  Alabama’s new offensive coordinator has a unique opportunity in spring football and next season. Tommy Rees, 30, gets the chance to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  AJ McCarron emotional after debut victory in XFL for Battlehawks

  Alabama’s most winningest quarterback in football showed he could lead a comeback. AJ McCarron, a former three-time national champion for the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama DL LaBryan Ray cut by Patriots

  A former Alabama player and two-time College Football Playoff National Champion is looking for a new team in the National Football...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 2 years ago

  Is Alabama’s Kool-Aid McKinstry the best cornerback returning to college football?

  He returns as Alabama’s most experienced boundary cornerback, but is Kool-Aid McKinstry the best corner in college football? As a native...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  New Alabama coaches bringing energy to 4th Quarter Program

  Big energy is happening as Alabama football starts its 4th Quarter offseason program. The new hires to Nick Saban’s coaching staff...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  HaHa Clinton-Dix named Alabama’s Director of Player Development

  Nick Saban has heard the cries of Alabama fans, criticism from doubters, and chants of “dynasty” from Georgia fans. He is...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Mac Jones

  / 2 years ago

  Mac Jones putting in work to have a better third season for Patriots

  Mac Jones set rookie franchise records as the Patriots’ starting quarterback in 2021, but New England struggled in 2022. Jones did...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Fox Sports reporter reveals details behind Jalen Hurts’ potential new contract extension

  How much could Jalen Hurts’ new contract extension be? After leading the Philadephia Eagles to the Super Bowl, Hurts has set...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  NFL analysts want Jalen Hurts getting paid this offseason

  He was a second-round pick, but Jalen Hurts could get first-round money from the Eagles this offseason. After leading Philadelphia to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Bryce Young

  / 2 years ago

  ESPN’s Todd McShay makes a case for Chicago Bears to draft Bryce Young

  How loyal will the Chicago Bears be to Justin Fields? As talks heat up about Bryce Young of Alabama football being...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama football trailblazer John Mitchell retires from Pittsburgh Steelers after 29 years

  A trailblazer for the University of Alabama football program is hanging up his coaching whistle. John Mitchell was one of the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  What Ken Whisenhunt’s hiring means for Nick Saban and Alabama football?

  Alabama football has a new coach on staff, but what does it mean for the Crimson Tide in restoring a dominant...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Who is Ken Whisenhunt? Nick Saban’s new special assistant

  Nick Saban is surrounding himself with tough-minded people on his coaching staff at Alabama. Ken Whisenhunt, a longtime NFL coach, is...

  By Stephen M. Smith