Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama WR on Kevin Steele hire: “He brought nothing but tough stuff out of me.”

  A second former Alabama player has weighed in on Nick Saban’s decision to hire Kevin Steele as a defensive coordinator. Marquis...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  What Alabama’s defense will look like under Kevin Steele

  Alabama’s defense allowed under 20 points per game in all but one season under Pete Golding, but it was not enough...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Did Nick Saban make the right hire in Kevin Steele?

  College football fans say they care about their respective teams and program, and they do, but Alabama fans take their care...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Tommy Rees has “Run the damn ball” pinned on his Twitter that Alabama fans love

  He is not a sexy hire, name-wise, but Tommy Rees may be what Alabama needs as an offensive coordinator. Rees started...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  Hall of Fame Notre Dame alum rips Tommy Rees’ “predictable” playcalling

  He is now Alabama’s offensive coordinator, but one individual is happy to see Tommy Rees out of Notre Dame. Tim Brown,...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Reggie Ragland says Kevin Steele was ‘the man who believed in me’ while at Alabama

  Some were confused by Nick Saban’s choice of Kevin Steele for Alabama’s defensive coordinator, but a former Crimson Tide linebacker supports...

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  Alabama Football Breaking News

  / 2 years ago

  Breaking: Alabama hires Kevin Steele as its defensive coordinator

  Alabama has its new defensive coordinator. Nick Saban has hired Kevin Steele to replace Pete Golding. ESPN’s Chris Low has confirmed...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama DBs grab interceptions at NFL Pro Bowl Games

  The University of Alabama’s claim to defensive back university or “DBU” is holding well. Two former Crimson Tide defensive backs are...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama CB preparing to become a star in the NFL

  He did not have many starting opportunities for Alabama football, but Eli Ricks is preparing for the NFL Draft. In one...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama fan reactions

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama fans approve of Tommy Rees as offensive coordinator

  Alabama fans have approved Tommy Rees as the Crimson Tide’s offensive coordinator. Rees replaces Bill O’Brien as he returns to the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  Kevin Steele would be a good hire, but not the right hire for Alabama’s defensive coordinator

  He went against the grain for Alabama’s offensive coordinator, but will Nick Saban do the same for the defensive coordinator? Kevin...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama OL selected as a top offensive tackle for 2023 season

  Alabama football could potentially have a Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line next fall. JC Latham, a former five-star in the 2021...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Who is Tommy Rees? Meet Alabama’s new offensive coordinator

  Nick Saban experiemented with Bill O’Brien for two years, but Alabama has a new offensive coordinator. He is not the top-of-the-line...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  Nick Saban puts Jalen Hurts Alabama allegiance argument to rest: “He wanted to graduate from Alabama”

  One of Alabama’s most beloved football players in the Nick Saban era is in the Super Bowl. Jalen Hurts had a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama QB weighs in on Tide hiring Tommy Rees as offensive coordinator

  Alabama has a new offensive coordinator, and he is ready to work. Tommy Rees, 30, became the Crimson Tide’s sixth offensive...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  What’s next for Nick Saban and the open defensive coordinator position with Todd Grantham out of the running?

  Nick Saban is down an option for Alabama’s open defensive coordinator position. ESPN’s Chris Low reported Friday that Todd Grantham, a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama fan reactions

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama fans react to Crimson Tide hiring Tommy Rees for OC role

  Alabama football has its offensive coordinator to replace Bill O’Brien. Nick Saban has chosen Tommy Rees to run his offense. Rees,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Breaking News

  / 2 years ago

  Breaking: Alabama football hires Notre Dame’s Tommy Rees as its new offensive coordinator

  Alabama head coach Nick Saban has a new offensive coordinator. After two seasons with Bill O’Brien, Tommy Rees will be calling...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama TE Cameron Latu increased NFL Draft stock at Reese’s Senior Bowl practice

  Alabama football has six prospects competing at the Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. The game is Saturday at Whitney Hancock...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  Watch: What Alabama’s offense could look like under Tommy Rees

  Alabama fans were initially disappointed upon seeing Notre Dame’s Tommy Rees emerge as the top candidate for the Crimson Tide’s offensive...

  By Stephen M. Smith