Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama LB Will Anderson a finalist for Rotary Lombardi Award

  Alabama linebacker Will Anderson is a finalist for two national defensive awards. He has a chance to repeat as the Bronko...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Nick Saban updates Alabama’s freshmen wide receivers, including Aaron Anderson

  Alabama football signed five wide receivers in its 2022 recruiting class. Crimson Tide fans have seen Kobe Prentice and Isaiah Bond...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama CB Terrion Arnold continues to grow, but he needs to fine-tune his technique

  As he learns to hone his craft, Terrion Arnold will be a great player for Alabama football. He has had good...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama linebacker Will Anderson a finalist for Bronko Nagurski Award

  Bryce Young will not repeat as a Heisman Trophy winner, but another Alabama player may repeat for a national award. Will...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama linebacker Kendrick Blackshire out with wrist injury per Nick Saban

  Alabama fans were excited when the Crimson Tide got Kendrick Blackshire in the 2021 class from Texas. The 6-foot-2, 233-pounder is...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama LB Jaylen Moody says the ‘sky’s the limit’ for Deontae Lawson

  One of the most exciting young players for Alabama football next season will be Deontae Lawson. As an in-state product in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama climbs one spot to No. 8 in College Football Playoff rankings

  Some Alabama fans are holding on hope for the Crimson Tide to make the College Football Playoff. On Tuesday, the CFP...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama receiver Tyler Harrell shows big-time speed in practice video

  Tyler Harrell adds speed to Alabama’s wide receiver room, but will he finally get on the field consistently? Coach Nick Saban...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Jameson Williams expected to make NFL debut in December for Lions

  The Detroit Lions are prepared to have its first selection from this year’s NFL Draft make its debut in December. According...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama WR Ja’Corey Brooks highlights Kendrick Law, calls him a ‘jokester’

  Alabama football’s national championship run under Nick Saban was built on several things, but transformative talents and unsung heroes are the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama freshman WR Kendrick Law provided a spark against Ole Miss

  Alabama football has two regular-season games left on its schedule and a possible New Year’s Six Bowl opportunity. After showing the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama WR Ja’Corey Brooks earns ultimate compliment from Nick Saban

  Has Nick Saban identified Alabama’s No. 1 wide receiver moving forward? It appeared that way in Monday’s presser after the Crimson...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama DL Byron Young named Reese’s Senior Bowl Player of the Week

  He has been a leader for Alabama’s defense since his arrival in 2019, but Byron Young had NFL scouts considering him...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Time and network announced for Alabama’s matchup against Auburn

  This year’s Iron Bowl returns to Bryant-Denny Stadium after an overtime thriller in 2021 at Auburn, Ala. Carnell “Cadillac” Williams takes...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama’s Byron Young and Will Reichard earn SEC Player of the Week honors

  Alabama earned its eighth victory of the season last week against Mississippi on the road. RELATED: Alabama RB Jase McClellan sparked toughness...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama RB Jase McClellan sparked toughness in win over Mississippi

  Jahmyr Gibbs has been Alabama’s most explosive playmaker as a running back, but did the Crimson Tide gain some toughness at...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Nick Saban proud of Alabama’s competitive energy against Ole Miss

  Mississippi brought a physical attack to Alabama football last week, but Crimson Tide fans saw a team that wanted to win....

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama football returns to win column with victory over Mississippi

  It was not a statement victory, but Alabama football returns to the win column. After an overtime loss to LSU, the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Marquee pregame notes inside Alabama versus Ole Miss matchup

  Lane Kiffin had a great game plan in the 2020 matchup against Alabama as Ole Miss’ head coach. He scored 48...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Minkah Fitzpatrick to miss Sunday’s game for Steelers with injury

  The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without one of its defensive leaders Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. According to a report...

  By Stephen M. Smith