Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 years ago

  Roy Upchurch, former Tide RB, lands coaching job at Pinson Valley High School

  People have targeted Thompson High School, Hewitt-Trussville High School, and Hoover High School as the Alabama programs that produce talented athletes...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 3 years ago

  WATCH: Miller Forristall catches first NFL touchdown in Titans’ preseason game

  Derrick Henry and Julio Jones did not play in Friday’s NFL Preseason matchup for the Tennessee Titans against the Atlanta Falcons;...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 3 years ago

  Four questions for Alabama entering its first scrimmage of preseason camp

  Twenty-one days separate Alabama fans from the start of football season. Preseason camp is in session for the Crimson Tide, and...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 3 years ago

  Mac Jones showed promise for Patriots in NFL preseason game versus Washington

  Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft left the Hall of Fame Game in 2000, believing the Patriots took the right quarterback in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 years ago

  Nick and Terry Saban honor legendary coach Bobby Bowden with a beautiful bouquet of roses at his public viewing at the Florida Capitol

  Bobby Bowden lost his fight to cancer on Sunday at 91 years old. Fans and loved ones have honored his legacy...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Nick Saban talks Bill O’Brien early in fall camp, says Tide players have responded well to him

  Things are flowing smoothly for Bill O’Brien in fall practice as Alabama’s new offensive coordinator. Some had doubts about him replacing...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Notes and observations from Alabama’s first full pad practice

  Alabama headed back onto the practice field on Thursday for its first full-pad session of fall camp and its sixth practice...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 years ago

  Seven Alabama players made 2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watchlist

  The Reese’s Senior Bowl is one of the greatest venues in transitioning college players to the National Football League. On Thursday,...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Is Bryce Young under the most pressure at quarterback in college football?

  The hot takes have arrived for college football. After watching Mac Jones record an incredible season at Alabama, Bryce Young will...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 years ago

  Ernie Johnson, an Emmy Award-winning show host, shared powerful message to Alabama team in fall camp

  Ernie Johnson has been broadcasting for Turner Sports and CBS Sports for 30+ years. He has won multiple Emmy Awards and...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 3 years ago

  Patrick Surtain II continues to impress at Broncos’ training camp

  The Denver Broncos needed to improve its secondary, and Patrick Surtain II does it for them. Denver took Surtain with the...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Will Anderson Jr. is ‘very comfortable’ in his role in year two at Alabama

  He was a terror last year for opposing quarterbacks, but the best of Will Anderson Jr. is yet to come. Now...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Alabama football has a ‘lighter,’ but still dominant Evan Neal at left tackle

  One of the most shocking moments this week was seeing weight gained and lost by Alabama football players. Defensive players such...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 3 years ago

  Patriots OT Trent Brown said Mac Jones ‘can be special’ at quarterback

  Bill Belichick, Josh McDaniels, and the New England Patriots may go to rookie quarterback Mac Jones at some point during this...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Alabama players praise Kool-Aid McKinstry’s physicality in preseason camp

  Nick Saban was first, but everyone now sees the huge potential of Ga’Quincy “Kool-Aid” McKinstry. Coach Saban raved about him during...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Alabama opens USA Today Preseason Coaches Poll at No. 1 for this season

  We have another preseason college football poll with Nick Saban and Alabama ranked No. 1. According to USA Today, the Top-25...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Marquee weight changes for Alabama players during summer program

  Alabama football is in its first full week of fall practice. The roster has been updated, and there is a noticeable...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 3 years ago

  Nick Saban says he “loves” working with Alabama’s OLB Will Anderson Jr.

  He did not have the full grasp of Alabama’s defensive system last year; nevertheless, the five-star talent of Will Anderson Jr....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Alabama Practice Report: TE Jahleel Billingsley returns

  Alabama returned to the practice field on Monday for its fourth practice session of fall camp. After much speculation from head...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Alabama players are ‘excited’ to see RB Trey Sanders back on the field

  Trey Sanders has been through a lot as an Alabama football player. A native Floridian, the former five-star endured a foot...

  By Stephen M. Smith