Stephen M. Smith

Stories 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
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Touchdown Alabama Top 30: No. 29 WR Christian Leary

  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 Football News

  / 2 years ago

  ‘Tuck in shirt’ mindset has Alabama disciplined for national title season

  Discipline was the difference between Alabama’s undefeated College Football Playoff National Championship team in 2020 and last year’s group.  The Crimson...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Henry To’oto’o no longer a transfer, working on pass rush moves for Alabama

  Henry To’oto’o arrived as the new guy on defense for Alabama via the NCAA transfer portal in the summer of 2021....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama OL Emil Ekiyor is excited about JC Latham: “He’s going to have a really big year.”

  Alabama head coach Nick Saban challenged his offensive line in Thursday’s presser. He wants the group up front to play with...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Nick Saban is pleased with the development of Alabama’s quarterback room

  The most recent elite quarterback room Alabama had was in 2017 and 2018. Jalen Hurts was the starter in 2017, but...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Nick Saban likes Eric Wolford, but he wants more physicality from Alabama’s offensive line

  Alabama fans enjoyed the 2012 offensive line for its dominance to a BCS National Championship, but the 2020 group was good...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Nick Saban

  / 2 years ago

  Nick Saban doubles down on 2021 being a rebuilding year for Alabama: “Our standard is not like everyone else’s.”

  When the clock hit triple zeros in January, the confetti that fell from Lucas Oil Stadium was for Nick Saban’s pupil....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Nick Saban explains the advantage Alabama has with Pete Golding and Bill O’Brien back

  The offseason is over, and Alabama football has returned. Coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide had their first practice of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Tua Tagovailoa

  / 2 years ago

  Mike McDaniel has Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa playing with extreme confidence heading into his third season

  Mike McDaniel was the right coach to pair with Tua Tagovailoa. The 39-year-old has had success in the National Football League...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 2 years ago

  Jameson Williams to return to football for Detriot Lions in November

  The Detriot Lions took Jameson Williams in the first round of the NFL Draft. Williams, a former Alabama wide receiver, suffered...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 2 years ago

  Alabama LB Will Anderson lands NIL deal with an exclusive apparel line

  Bryce Young is Alabama’s NIL king, but another player is seeing his opportunities for compensation grow. Will Anderson Jr., an outside...

  By Stephen M. Smith