Stephen M. Smith

Stories 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...

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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...

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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
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Offensive woes continue in year two under Bill O’Brien in ugly win over Texas

  Alabama fans and former players expected dominance from the Crimson Tide against Texas. Coach Nick Saban and the Tide emerged with...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Jerry Jeudy shines for Broncos in first game back from injury in 2021

  Denver knew it had selected a special wide receiver in the 2020 NFL Draft, but it needed a quarterback that could...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Steelers’ RB Najee Harris will be ready for Patriots, despite a foot injury

  Najee Harris scored his first touchdown of the season against the Cincinnati Bengals, but he suffered an injury. He hurt his...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  Former Alabama OL very critical of Bill O’Brien’s play-calling versus Texas

  After an excellent first week, Alabama fans are back on Bill O’Brien’s offensive play-calling. The Crimson Tide scored two touchdowns on...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 2 years ago

  Jaylen Moody continues to shine as full-time starter in Alabama’s defense

  Jaylen Moody deserved to be a full-time starter in Alabama’s defense and is proving it. As a former three-star recruit in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Subscriber

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama’s grades following a narrow victory over Texas Longhorns

  Georgia reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press Top 25 poll after Alabama escaped Texas with a narrow win...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Takeaways from Alabama’s narrow victory over Texas Longhorns

  Alabama ended week two of its season with a win over Texas, but its performance caused concern for Crimson Tide fans....

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  Bryce Young

  / 2 years ago

  Bryce Young leads Alabama to victory over Texas, despite several costly errors

  Tunnel vision in a hostile environment separates good quarterbacks from legends. The legends slow their mind down, the game slows down,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama escapes Texas with a win, despite disappointing performance

  Alabama fans suffered many emotions in Saturday’s game versus Texas, but frustration was the biggest one. The Crimson Tide improves to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 2 years ago

  Governors for Alabama and Texas make wager on Crimson Tide versus Longhorns

  The governors for Alabama and Texas want in on Saturday’s matchup. Kickoff will be at 11:00 a.m. CT on FOX from...

  By Stephen M. Smith