Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Nick Saban

  / 2 years ago

  Nick Saban goes on epic rant ahead of Alabama’s season opener against Utah State

  Nick Saban is already in game-day form. During Thursday’s first airing of “Hey Coach” for this season, he went on an...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  Top players for Utah State for Alabama football to watch on Saturday

  Alabama football opens its 2022 season Saturday versus Utah State at Bryant-Denny Stadium. For the first time since 2011, the Crimson...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama tight end O.J. Howard signs with Houston Texans

  O.J. Howard is no longer a free agent. He visited the Cincinnati Bengals this week, but the former Alabama tight end...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Derrick Henry gets a raise from Titans, becomes NFL’s highest-paid running back

  Derrick Henry enters his seventh professional season as the engine to push the Tennessee Titans. He missed games last year because...

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  Tua Tagovailoa

  / 2 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa named team captain heading into third year with Dolphins

  Tua Tagovailoa is entering his third NFL season as a force. He recorded a successful offseason under Miami’s new head coach,...

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  Bryce Young

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama QB Bryce Young named to 2022 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watchlist

  Alabama quarterback Bryce Young is a preseason candidate for several awards. The junior from California has been named to the Johnny...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama DB Tony Brown makes 53-man roster for Colts

  Alabama football has another alum to make a 53-man roster for an NFL team. Tony Brown, a former Crimson Tide cornerback,...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Chicago Bears claim former Alabama OT Alex Leatherwood off waivers

  A former Unanimous All-American in the Nick Saban era at Alabama has a new NFL home. Alex Leatherwood got claimed off...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Nick Saban excited to watch three Alabama freshmen versus Utah State

  A few interesting things made it to Alabama’s week one depth chart for Utah State. Three freshmen — including a redshirt...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Pair of young defensive linemen ready to wreck opponents for Alabama

  Alabama signed a host of explosive pass rushers in its 2020 recruiting class. Will Anderson Jr., an outside linebacker, is the...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama TE O.J. Howard visiting Cincinnati Bengals, expected to sign with them

  It came as a shock to people to see the Buffalo Bills release O.J. Howard after having him for five months....

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 2 years ago

  Does Alabama have its next All-American nose guard in Jaheim Oatis?

  Alabama football has recruited and is developing its next All-American nose guard. Nick Saban has coached two Consensus All-Americans (Terrence Cody,...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama CB Josh Jobe makes Eagles’ 53-man roster for 2022 regular season

  A toe injury limited his production for Alabama in 2021, but Josh Jobe received great news Tuesday. As a Crimson Tide...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Touchdown Alabama Top 30: No. 8 DB Brian Branch

  Alabama football kicked off fall camp Thursday, Aug. 4. Fans of the Crimson Tide are excited for this edition of athletes...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Four Alabama players land a NIL partnership with Krystal

  Krystal, a popular fast food chain, is getting into NIL partnerships with Alabama players. Four Crimson Tide athletes have teamed up...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Who will step up at tight end in the passing game in Cam Latu’s absence?

  Some were surprised Monday when senior tight end Cameron Latu was not a starter on Alabama’s depth chart. He sustained a...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Kenyan Drake to visit Ravens, two Alabama alums cut from NFL teams

  The regular season for the National Football League starts Thursday, Sept. 8. Pro teams are finalizing their 53-man rosters. On Tuesday,...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Traeshon Holden and Jermaine Burton have opportunity to truly become “DB assassins” duo

  Two wide receivers formed a unique group before coming to the University of Alabama. During football camps and playing high school...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Surprises, shockers from Alabama’s 2022 starting depth chart

  Alabama’s starting depth chart for this season has arrived. Crimson Tide fans waited in anticipation for Nick Saban to bring the...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Touchdown Alabama Top 30: No. 10 PK Will Reichard

  Alabama football kicked off fall camp Thursday, Aug. 4. Fans of the Crimson Tide are excited for this edition of athletes...

  By Stephen M. Smith