Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Nick Saban explains his frustration on Alabama’s lack of forcing turnovers

  Forcing turnovers is an aspect of Alabama’s defense that made it great under Nick Saban. During his six national championship seasons...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama quarterback breaks down biggest key for Tide to beat LSU

  John Parker Wilson was the first quarterback in the Nick Saban era at Alabama to defeat LSU. He took the Crimson...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Nick Saban is ‘excited’ to see what Alabama does against LSU

  Can Alabama football have a dominant performance away from Bryant-Denny Stadium? Crimson Tide fans want to see it in action Saturday...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Jalen Hurts guides Eagles to first 8-0 start in franchise history

  Jalen Hurts is taking the Philadelphia Eagles to new heights in his second year as a starting quarterback. Philadelphia is 8-0...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts have winning records from 2020 draft class

  Alabama football had two quarterbacks enter the 2020 NFL Draft with media pundits questioning them. People wondered if Tua Tagovailoa would...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 2 years ago

  Five Alabama players that must be impactful at Tiger Stadium versus LSU

  Alabama got back into the win column against Mississippi State after losing to Tennessee. Now, the Crimson Tide travels to Tiger...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama CB Terrion Arnold a semifinalist for Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year

  Shaun Alexander, one of the greatest players in Alabama football history, could have a second Crimson Tide player earn his Freshman...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Former NFL quarterback says Jalen Hurts is leading candidate for league MVP

  Ryan Leaf’s professional career as a quarterback did not turn out as he wanted, but the one many labeled as the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  Henry To’oto’o says Alabama’s scout team is preparing defense for LSU’s quarterback Jayden Daniels

  Alabama’s defense did a good job against KJ Jefferson (Arkansas) and Will Rogers (Mississippi State), but it struggled against Quinn Ewers...

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  Nick Saban

  / 2 years ago

  WATCH: Nick Saban wants Alabama to maintain intensity versus LSU Tigers

  Alabama head coach Nick Saban will travel to the place on Saturday he built into a success story. Saban coached at...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Derrick Henry named AFC Player of the Week after Texans game

  Derrick Henry picks up a weekly honor for his performance against the Houston Texans. He became the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans all-time...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Nick Saban wants Alabama CB Eli Ricks to ‘be himself’ against LSU

  He needed one game to show it, but Eli Ricks is now comfortable in Alabama’s defense. The transfer cornerback from Louisiana...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Could freshman DB Earl Little contribute for Alabama this season?

  Alabama has another freshman back practicing after sustaining an injury in the summer. Earl Little Jr., a native of Fort Lauderdale,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama football opens 2022 CFP rankings outside top 4 for first time in eight years

  Alabama football found itself Tuesday in a situation it has not been in for eight years. The College Football Playoff originated...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama LB Will Anderson named a semifinalist for Rotary Lombardi Award

  Will Anderson is arguably the most dominant defensive player in college football. He finished last season as a Heisman Trophy finalist...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Falcons trade former Alabama WR Calvin Ridley to Jaguars

  Calvin Ridley becomes the second former Alabama wide receiver to leave the Atlanta Falcons. As a former first-round pick of the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  Brian Kelly sends Nick Saban happy birthday wishes before Alabama-LSU game

  Brian Kelly wants to defeat Nick Saban in his third time facing him, but he first celebrated his birthday. Saban turned...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Saints’ RB Mark Ingram to miss three to four weeks with sprained knee

  Mark Ingram is arguably the biggest ambassador of Alabama football. He is in his 12th season in the National Football League...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Time and network announced for Alabama’s matchup with Mississippi

  A time and network for Alabama’s meeting against Mississippi is ready. Both teams will face each other next week at Vaught-Hemingway...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Kristen Saban Setas honors her dad, Nick Saban, with sweet birthday post

  Alabama head football coach Nick Saban is 71 today. Before the team celebrates his day, Saban received the best birthday post...

  By Stephen M. Smith