Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 days ago

  Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor makes huge strides ahead of Wisconsin game

  Alabama football may have its starting left tackle from 2023 for this week’s game versus Wisconsin. Kadyn Proctor, a sophomore, missed...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 days ago

  Former Alabama player reminds fans why they should be 100 percent behind Coach DeBoer

  Alabama defeated South Florida for a second straight year in a game that was close again for the most part. Kalen...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 days ago

  Alabama DB coach has ‘extra juice’ in practice this week for Wisconsin game

  Wisconsin will look to challenge Alabama’s defensive secondary under Phil Longo, but the Crimson Tide has a coach on defense that...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 days ago

  How Wisconsin’s QB Tyler Van Dyke can challenge Alabama’s defense

  Alabama football faces a familiar quarterback in its first road test of the Kalen DeBoer era. The Crimson Tide heads to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 days ago

  Who steps up for Alabama in first half versus Wisconsin for Justin Jefferson?

  Alabama football will be down an inside linebacker for the first half versus Wisconsin. Justin Jefferson, a former junior college transfer,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 days ago

  This Alabama assistant coach could be a secret weapon against Wisconsin

  The University of Alabama football team defeated South Florida last week, but it craves a dominant performance in its first road...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 days ago

  How faith and leadership have turned this Alabama DL into a potential first-round NFL Draft pick

  He is not a big talker, but everyone listens when he does speak. As a Birmingham (Ala.) native, he knows how...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 6 days ago

  Alabama coaches thankful for the courage of this edge rusher in the loss of his father

  In the excitement of honoring the Saban family and wanting get back versus South Florida, a very significant aspect was missed...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 6 days ago

  Kalen DeBoer updates trio of injuries ahead of Alabama’s first road test against Wisconsin

  Kalen DeBoer is 2-0 in his first year as Alabama’s head coach, but now he takes the team on its first...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 days ago

  Watch: This change on the OL for Alabama made the difference versus USF

  Alabama football needed a spark in the second half against South Florida. It was clinging to a 14-13 lead over the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 days ago

  Alabama grades are in following victory over South Florida

  It was not a pretty game for Alabama football, but it got the win over South Florida. The Crimson Tide is...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 7 days ago

  Major takeaways from Alabama’s win over South Florida

  Kalen DeBoer is 2-0 in his first year as Alabama’s head coach, but there is work to do. South Florida had...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 7 days ago

  Alabama football must improve in these areas after matchup versus USF

  Kalen DeBoer has his style as Alabama’s head coach, but some fans missed the Nick Saban conduct on the sideline when...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 days ago

  USF head coach oozing with confidence after Bulls’ effort against Alabama

  Alex Golesh was disappointed, but he is also oozing with confidence after watching how South Florida battled the University of Alabama...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 week ago

  Initial reaction/takeaways after Alabama’s win over South Florida

  The venue changed for Alabama’s matchup against South Florida, but the result was the same. Alabama struggled with the Bulls for...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 week ago

  Significant takeaways from first half for Alabama versus USF

  Alabama football honored Nick Saban with the Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium ceremony and it leads South Florida at halftime. The...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 week ago

  Watch: ESPN catches Nick Saban’s reaction of disapproval at Alabama’s penalties

  Alabama football did not do a good job of honoring Nick Saban the right way versus South Florida. The Crimson Tide...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 week ago

  Alabama pregame notes for USF: Crimson Tide versatile OL gets start at left tackle

  Alabama football will kickoff its matchup against South Florida at 6 p.m. CT at Saban Field inside Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 week ago

  Some intriguing notes from Alabama’s week two depth chart versus USF

  The media for Alabama football has a look at the week two depth chart versus South Florida. Kalen DeBoer had some...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 1 week ago

  Kirk Herbstreit grades Kalen DeBoer’s first offensive performance at Alabama

  The University of Alabama started its first game of the Kalen DeBoer era with a victory over Western Kentucky. Alabama’s offense...

  By Stephen M. Smith