Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  Video of Henry Ruggs III doing footwork drills, despite ongoing court case, appears on social media

  Henry Ruggs III, a former Alabama and NFL wide receiver, is back on a field running routes. Ruggs, who was charged...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  When will the offensive line be solidified for Alabama?

  We have made it through three weeks of Alabama’s season, and some elements of winning football are starting to grow for...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Special teams emerged as headline behind Alabama’s victory over ULM

  Special teams can be the forgotten member of football’s three phases. During his tenure as Alabama’s head coach, Paul “Bear” Bryant...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama players react to Will Anderson’s first career pick-six versus ULM

  Will Anderson’s campaign for the 2022 Heisman Trophy is back on. He made up for four penalties against Texas with a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama fan reactions

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama fans sound off on Bill O’Brien during Louisiana-Monroe game

  We are in the third game of Alabama’s season and Tide fans want Bill O’Brien out of Tuscaloosa. They are sounding...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama makes up for Texas outing with better first half against ULM

  Alabama brought the competitive fire Nick Saban wanted in the first half versus Louisiana-Monroe. After having inconsistent play against Texas, the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Subscriber

  / 2 years ago

  Pregame notes for Alabama in second home game versus ULM, veteran OL returns to starting lineup

  Terry Bowden is back in the state of Alabama for the first time since 2011, but he’s here as an opponent....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Najee Harris (foot) cleared to play Sunday against New England Patriots

  The Pittsburgh Steelers will have its star running back for Sunday’s game against New England. Najee Harris, a second-year player from...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  WATCH: Brian Robinson performs footwork drills for Commanders two weeks after being shot multiple times

  Brian Robinson is an iron man. He defines the toughness Nick Saban discusses as a player and person. Robinson is fortunate...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Nick Saban likes this Alabama team, but he wants more competitive fire

  After escaping the Longhorns with a victory, how will Alabama improve going forward? Nick Saban has been a coach that has...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama RB Shaun Alexander to be inducted in Seahawks’ Ring of Honor

  Shaun Alexander is one of the most revered Alabama football players of all time. He dominated the 1990s in Tuscaloosa during...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Bryce Young

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama QB Bryce Young picks up an NIL partnership with Dr. Dre

  Andre Young, professionally known as “Dr. Dre,” has produced some of music’s best acts. He turned names including Snoop Dogg, Tupac,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 2 years ago

  ‘Preparation’ has Alabama LB Jaylen Moody excelling this season

  Rashaan Evans was the last elite-level inside linebacker for Alabama in the Nick Saban era, but Reuben Foster was the most...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama grandma sings ‘Rammer Jammer’ twirling baton at home after Tide beat Texas

  Alabama football means a lot to many people. Whether they are facing good times or troubling times, some can always turn...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  Pete Golding’s father, Skip Golding, threatens Paul Finebaum caller

  Pete Golding’s fifth season at Alabama is off to an interesting start. He was arrested and charged with driving under the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  ULM’s head coach Terry Bowden on a potential upset of Alabama: “Anything is possible.”

  The tone of voice in Nick Saban’s and Terry Bowden’s opening thoughts is telling. Saban wants players clean mistakes, while Bowden...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama DL Byron Young on Crimson Tide’s lack of defensive turnovers: “It bothers us.”

  The “Ball Out” turnover belt is one of Alabama’s best forms of motivation. Players celebrate by grabbing the belt on the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Critical factors Alabama must improve upon to win a national championship

  Alabama football is not a national championship team right now, but Nick Saban can get this group there. Texas exposed the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Nick Saban insinuates Eli Ricks is struggling in practice which explains Texas no-show

  Alabama fans have been waiting for transfer cornerback Eli Ricks to be impactful. He made the All-Freshman Team for the Southeastern...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Mac Jones

  / 2 years ago

  Patriots QB Mac Jones is ‘okay’ after back injury, expected to play versus Steelers

  Mac Jones is 0-2 in matchups against his former Alabama teammate, Tua Tagovailoa. Miami earned a 20-7 victory over New England...

  By Stephen M. Smith