Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 months ago

  Alabama assistant coach talks the development at tight end, including a freshman

  He has highlighted the importance of tight ends for Alabama’s offense in fall camp, but will Kalen DeBoer push for the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 months ago

  Alabama wide receiver says Crimson Tide will score 40-plus points a game

  Are we about to see Alabama football return to the offense it had in 2018, 2019, and 2020? Michael Locksley and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 months ago

  Kalen DeBoer uses ice cream truck to usher in his culture to Alabama football

  Alabama players saw another big difference between Kalen DeBoer and Nick Saban after Wednesday’s practice. The new era for Crimson Tide...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 months ago

  Does Alabama have a national championship pairing with Kalen DeBoer and Kane Wommack?

  A calming presence and a live wire.  Schools in college football need both personalities on the field and coaching staffs to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 months ago

  Former Big Ten player starting to develop confidence in Alabama’s defense

  Kane Wommack, Alabama’s defensive coordinator, is more than excited about the group he is coaching. He is determined to have a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Subscriber

  / 3 months ago

  Several positions starting to round into form after Alabama’s sixth fall camp practice

  Alabama football took its sixth practice of fall camp — first one in full pads — indoors. The working media got...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 months ago

  Transfer DB believes Alabama ‘still runs college football,’ regardless of Nick Saban’s retirement

  He needed a change after two years at the University of Southern California, but the west coast athlete feels home with...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 months ago

  Transfer DB unveils why he chose Alabama football as his transfer destination

  He watched confetti fall in colors of maize and blue to end 2023 as Michigan won the College Football Playoff National...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 3 months ago

  Stephen’s Report: A look at Alabama’s OL, OLBs, and tight ends in fifth fall camp practice

  Alabama football finished its fifth fall camp Tuesday in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Reporters spoke to defensive coaches and players after the session....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 months ago

  Alabama’s notable weight changes from 2024 offseason into fall camp

  The University of Alabama had its fifth session of fall camp Tuesday, but several players on offense and defense experienced notable...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Subscriber

  / 3 months ago

  Alabama’s battle at right tackle heating up, young OLB starting to grow in fall camp

  Alabama football had its fifth practice of fall camp Tuesday at Thomas Drew Field. The players for the Crimson Tide worked...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 3 months ago

  Alabama transfer has Crimson Tide’s offensive line wanting to be great

  Alabama had two centers — Seth McLaughlin and James Brockermeyer — leave its program via the NCAA transfer portal, but Kalen...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 months ago

  Jalen Milroe’s mastery of Alabama’s offense has gotten better under Kalen DeBoer

  He played under Nick Saban for three years at the University of Alabama — including a Southeastern Conference Championship season in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 3 months ago

  A familiar face was at left tackle in Sunday’s practice for Alabama, but competition is still going

  Continuity is building for Alabama football on its offensive line. It may have the best interior lineup with Tyler Booker, Parker...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 months ago

  Alabama football debuts at lowest preseason ranking in USA Today Coaches Poll since 2009

  The University of Alabama football program is in a familiar spot for the first time since 2009. USA Today unveiled its...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 months ago

  Alabama’s specialists may be “as good as any across the country,” per HC Kalen DeBoer

  Alabama football appreciated everything Will Reichard did in the kicking game for five seasons. He arrived in the Crimson Tide’s 2019...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 months ago

  Second-year Alabama RB showing explosiveness, physicality, and consistency in fall camp

  Alabama football has more than two talented players in its running back room. National media are quick to name Justice Haynes...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 months ago

  Alabama 5-star freshman “does not feel like a freshman” as he “fits right into the defense” in fall camp

  The defensive secondary for Alabama football may not have as many growing pains as people thought. Alabama’s young cornerbacks have been...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 months ago

  Kalen DeBoer names Alabama’s most consistent position so far in fall camp

  Kalen DeBoer spoke to reporters Sunday inside the Bill Battle Athletic Performance Center after practice. Alabama finished its fourth session of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 months ago

  Alabama’s most versatile wide receiver is ready to be let loose

  The University of Alabama football team has a talented wide receiver room, but the guys are ready to show their skills....

  By Stephen M. Smith