Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Jalen Hurts shakes off big hit and shows accuracy in Eagles’ preseason game

  If Friday’s preseason game meant anything to Eagles fans, Jalen Hurts is about to have a breakout season. He was in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Much lighter, loose Nick Saban has been pleasant for Alabama players

  A much different Nick Saban is coaching drills in his 16th season through fall camp at Alabama. He was more hardcore,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  NBC’s Maria Taylor serves as guest speaker for Alabama in fall camp

  Alabama football has had several influential people speak to its players during fall camp. Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Stephen A. Smith,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama receiver Ja’Corey Brooks to step up more in JoJo Earle’s absence

  Injuries are never fun for Alabama football, especially in preseason camp. JoJo Earle, a sophomore from Aledo, Texas, suffered a foot...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Tua Tagovailoa

  / 2 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa shredding Buccaneers in joint practices, amid criticism from national media

  Will a former Super Bowl champion be next to eat his words of criticism toward Tua Tagovailoa? The third-year quarterback torched...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Mac Jones

  / 2 years ago

  Mac Jones is not expected to play in Patriots first preseason game

  The New England Patriots will not play its first-round pick quarterback in Thursday’s preseason game against the Giants. According to ESPN’s...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  WATCH: Nick Saban teaches Alabama freshmen, newcomers the fight song

  Nick Saban is getting the freshmen and transfers into the Alabama football culture. As we are in preseason camp, he is...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Nick Saban highlights Chris Braswell as next impactful Alabama outside linebacker

  Alabama football signed four talented edge rushers in its 2020 recruiting class. One has become a superstar in college football (Will...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Touchdown Alabama Top 30: No. 26 DB Khyree Jackson

  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
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Jalen Hurts pays homage to Nick Saban for instilling relationship values during his time at Alabama

  Jalen Hurts is having a successful training camp for the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of his third season. As the starting quarterback,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Jahmyr Gibbs plays like a wide receiver for Alabama, per Will Anderson

  Everyone for Alabama football is fascinated by Jahmyr Gibbs in preseason camp. Coaches, players, and fans cannot wait to watch him...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama DB Kool-Aid McKinstry focused on football, talks Travaris Robinson, and reveals favorite Kool-Aid flavor

  He graduated from Pinson (Ala.) Valley High School as a three-time 6A State Champion. Ga’Quincy “Kool-Aid” McKinstry arrived on the University...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama WR Ja’Corey Brooks captures a moment with Larry Fitzgerald

  He recorded two touchdown receptions as a freshman — including a 28-yard game-tying score against Auburn in the Iron Bowl –but...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Pete Golding may be growing up before our eyes with finally having a mature defense to boot

  Nick Saban allows his offensive and defensive coordinators to speak twice a year at the University of Alabama. The first opportunity...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Will Anderson is fired up about Alabama’s team chemistry: ‘There are no knuckleheads in the locker room.’

  He took to the podium with a lot of emotion last year because Alabama’s defense struggled to find consistency.  As a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Tua Tagovailoa

  / 2 years ago

  Colin Cowherd does 180 turn on thoughts of Tua Tagovailoa with impressive training camp footage

  Tua Tagovailoa has Dolphins fans in jubilation and critics walking back all negative statements. He has been tremendous in training camp...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Deontae Lawson, two young players pushing Jaylen Moody at inside linebacker

  Pete Golding has had his share of praise and criticism from Alabama fans during his first four seasons at the University...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama has two young players emerging in a five-man cornerback competition

  Alabama fans expect this defense to be the most dominant one of the Nick Saban era with the leadership it returns...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama’s injury report from fall camp has several players in position for reps

  Alabama fans do not like it, but injuries have been a common factor in preseason camp. On Sunday, Coach Nick Saban...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Jermaine Burton is leading Alabama’s wide receiver room per Nick Saban

  Alabama football transitioned three wide receivers to the National Football League after the 2021 season. Jameson Williams and John Metchie accounted...

  By Stephen M. Smith