Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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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...

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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...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  ESPN analyst showers huge praise on Jalen Hurts after performance against Steelers

  ESPN is handing Jalen Hurts the credit he deserves. He is the starting quarterback for the lone undefeated team in the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama kicker Jack Martin announces he is in NCAA transfer portal

  Alabama football is down a field goal kicker on special teams. Jack Martin, a native of Dothan, Ala., announced via Twitter...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  Lane Kiffin blasts Jimbo Fisher “Don’t attack the GOAT” in reference to Nick Saban

  He may walk on the wild side, but Alabama football fans appreciate the respect Lane Kiffin has for Nick Saban. Kiffin...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Derrick Henry sets franchise record for career rushing TDs for Titans

  Derrick Henry has owned the Houston Texans since 2019 for the Tennessee Titans. Before Sunday’s meeting, Henry totaled seven touchdowns and...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Jalen Hurts torches Steelers as Eagles remain undefeated

  The Philadelphia Eagles are untouchable right now in the National Football League.  Jalen Hurts guided the Eagles to 7-0 after an...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Pro Football Focus highlights Patrick Surtain’s dominant season for Broncos

  Patric Surtain II has become one of the best young cornerbacks in the National Football League in two years. His peers...

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  Mac Jones

  / 2 years ago

  Patriots’ TE Hunter Henry vouches for Mac Jones as starting quarterback

  He has not started his second season in the National Football League with the New England Patriots well, but Mac Jones...

  By Stephen M. Smith