Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 3 years ago

  How Dolphin fans and the NFL world reacted to Tua Tagovailoa’s impressive win over the Jets

  Tua Tagovailoa has the Miami Dolphins on a three-game winning streak. He came off the bench against the Baltimore Ravens to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Nick Saban says Alabama is not making any more changes to its offensive line

  He has mentioned areas of improvement for Alabama football if it wants to capture a national championship; however, Nick Saban does...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Nick Saban

  / 3 years ago

  Nick Saban, Alabama must make a statement versus Auburn in Iron Bowl

  He has won six national championships since becoming Alabama’s head coach in 2007. When it comes to football, fans believe nothing...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Will Anderson, Bryce Young, and other individual performances may be Alabama’s key to winning back-to-back titles

  Balance on offense and defense was the key for Alabama in five of its six national championships under Nick Saban. Last...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  More personnel changes may be in order for Nick Saban and Alabama to repeat as national champions

  Alabama and Georgia will face each other for an SEC Championship showdown in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 4. It will be...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Bryce Young signed, sealed, and delivered a historic Heisman-worthy performance against Arkansas

  If Bryce Young was not Alabama’s starting quarterback, the Crimson Tide would have at least four losses on the season. He...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Bryce Young’s record-setting effort helps Alabama clinch SEC West with win over Arkansas

  It has a date with Auburn next week in the Iron Bowl, but Alabama clinched its ninth SEC West crown under...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Subscriber

  / 3 years ago

  Pregame notes for Alabama’s home finale versus Arkansas

  Nick Saban looks to send this group of seniors out the right way for Alabama football.  The Crimson Tide clinches its...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Jameson Williams reflects on the compliment Nick Saban gave him via SEC Network

  When a compliment comes from Nick Saban, a player has reached a different level. Jameson Williams is enjoying himself at the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Nick Saban reflects on RB Keilan Robinson’s decision to leave Alabama for Texas

  Alabama had two running backs enter the NCAA transfer portal before the season started. Keilan Robinson, a native of Washington, D.C.,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Does Alabama have a potential gem at running back? Meet Xavier Crockett

  In Tuscaloosa, Ala., there is a set of four and five-star athletes on the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium playing football for...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Slade Bolden is training as an “emergency” running back for Alabama

  Alabama football has found a third emergency running back. Nick Saban announced Thursday on “Hey Coach” that Slade Bolden has been...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 3 years ago

  Brian Robinson is all in on carrying the load at RB for Alabama if needed

  Christian Leary (wide receiver) and Demoy Kennedy (linebacker) are “emergency” running backs, but Alabama has one player ready to go the distance...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Nick Saban highlights the strength of Arkansas’ defense for Saturday’s game versus Alabama

  Alabama fans have a few concerns about this team. An SEC showdown on Saturday could put one issue to rest. The...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Nick Saban has a problem at the running back position: Here’s the solution

  He started with five, but Nick Saban is down to two scholarship running backs for Alabama. Injuries to Jase McClellan, Roydell...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 years ago

  Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman refuses the “Alabama is vulnerable” bait

  Alabama has a huge matchup Saturday against Arkansas. After a few SEC West schools suffered losses, a victory for the Crimson...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 3 years ago

  Bryce Young rising on Alabama single-season record books, despite offensive inconsistencies

  Bucky Brooks, an analyst for NFL Network, has the best analogy for quarterbacks. “Truck or trailer” is his gauge on players....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Alabama players are having fun while shifting to a ‘championship’ mindset

  Alabama’s defensive numbers in back-to-back weeks looked good, but has the team turned a corner? During player interviews on Tuesday, Will...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Nick Saban provides funny assessment on fans, media criticizing Alabama’s coordinators

  People look at the Alabama players, but the fans also embody the mentality of Nick Saban. Supporters of the Crimson Tide...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Jameson Williams says Ohio State fans “disowned me,” states allegiance to Alabama

  Alabama fans are proud to have Jameson Williams, but he is happy about being in Tuscaloosa. He had success at Ohio...

  By Stephen M. Smith