Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 years ago

  Lane Kiffin is not buying the idea of Alabama is a ‘weak team.’

  He is on a bye week, but Lane Kiffin is not here for the “rat poison.” Kiffin learned a lot in...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  How long until Nick Saban looks to JC Latham on the offensive line?

  Nick Saban signed the best group of offensive linemen of his coaching tenure at Alabama in February. JC Latham was the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 years ago

  Impactful players for Southern Mississippi ahead of Alabama game

  Alabama returns to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday to fix some things before taking on Ole Miss. Nick Saban and the Crimson...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 years ago

  Chad Kelly, former Ole Miss QB, says Rebels will beat Alabama in two weeks

  Miami and Florida said they would defeat Alabama, but both failed. Now, Ole Miss has joined the party. Lane Kiffin and...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Alabama needs another rough rider in its defensive rotation: Insert Jaylen Moody

  Alabama football has benefitted from the best of four and five-star athletes. Nick Saban enjoys signing talented players to the Crimson...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Nick Saban and defensive staff must find other defensive playmakers to protect Will Anderson

  The University of Alabama built a defensive culture in football. In the tenures of Wallace Wade, Frank Thomas, Paul W. “Bear”...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  TV cameras caught Trey Sanders looking disappointed on Alabama’s sideline during Florida game

  One of the strangest things that happened in Alabama’s matchup against Florida was not seeing Trey Sanders on the field. As...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Will Anderson on Tide defense: “We need to play to the Alabama standard.”

  Alabama earned its third win of the season last week, but one would not get that vibe from fans or players....

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Alabama’s receivers must create separation versus man-to-man coverage

  In Monday’s presser, Nick Saban identified an area of improvement for Alabama football. We knew it would be difficult for the...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Nick Saban explains the return of LB Quandarrius Robinson to the team

  Alabama football has returned an outside linebacker to the team. Quandarrius Robinson, a sophomore, was suspended for two games. He missed...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 3 years ago

  Henry Ruggs’ speed has Raiders off to a hot start in 2021 NFL season

  Jon Gruden took Henry Ruggs III at No. 12 overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, and he is starting to understand...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 3 years ago

  Derrick Henry and Julio Jones lift Titans to bounce back win over Seahawks

  Media pundits criticized the Tennessee Titans after its season-opening loss to the Arizona Cardinals, and Julio Jones dealt with criticism from...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Alabama’s defense lacked aggression and played complacent versus Florida. Who’s to blame?

  It has dealt with poor defensive performance in the past, but everyone was excited to see this year’s Alabama group —...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Why is Alabama sandbagging the running back position?

  After the smoke cleared and fans left Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, one thought consumed the minds of Alabama fans. Why did...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Florida’s offense exposed areas that Alabama must improve in defensively

  Alabama faced adversity in “The Swamp” and won, but its fans are nervous about what’s to come in two weeks. The...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Will Anderson participates in warmups before Florida game, suspended Alabama LB returns

  Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is rocking as we are moments away from kickoff between Alabama and Florida. The Crimson Tide is...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 3 years ago

  Former Alabama DL Jonathan Allen powered Washington to bounce back win over Giants

  Chase Young is dominant, but the Washington Football Team has another elite player on its defensive line. Jonathan Allen is in...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Nick Saban jokingly responds to Jordan Battle’s “suck on deez” comment

  Social media had too much fun after Wednesday’s player interviews for Alabama football. Jordan Battle, a junior safety for the Crimson...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Three important factors for Alabama heading into contest versus Florida

  Everyone’s focus will be on Ben Hill Griffin Stadium this weekend. Alabama football opens its Southeastern Conference schedule in “The Swamp”...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 3 years ago

  Watch DeVonta Smith dance the “Smitty Shimmy” after Eagles season-opening win

  We saw the style of his suits at the University of Alabama, but DeVonta Smith is opening more of his personality...

  By Stephen M. Smith