Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

• 

  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 3 months ago

  Alabama second-year WR earns “Mr. Reliable” nickname from Coach JaMarcus Shephard

  Alabama fans are excited about several wide receivers on the Crimson Tide — including freshman Ryan Williams — but there is...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Subscriber

  / 3 months ago

  Alabama fall camp notes: Veteran OL sets tone with punishing physicality, OLBs work on pass rush schemes

  It was not as humid on the working media Sunday during Alabama football’s fourth media viewing of fall camp. Alabama players...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 months ago

  Watch: Alabama’s OLBs working pass rush moves in preseason practice

  Outside linebacker is one of the deepest positions on Alabama’s team. RELATED: Watch: Alabama’s defensive line putting in work to finish third...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 months ago

  Watch: Alabama’s defensive line putting in work to finish third practice of fall camp

  Freddie Roach and Jamey Mosley want one thing from Alabama football this season. Both coaches want the defensive line creating pure...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Stephen's Report

  / 4 months ago

  Stephen’s Report: Alabama finishes third session of fall camp practice

  Alabama football had its third practice Saturday of fall camp at Thomas Drew Field. It was the third session with media...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 months ago

  What are the biggest differences between Kalen DeBoer and Nick Saban in Alabama’s fall camp?

  Nick Saban was legendary in 17 years as Alabama’s head coach, but Kalen DeBoer has made this fall camp his own....

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 months ago

  Alabama transfer TE making moves in fall practice

  Kalen DeBoer will maximize CJ Dippre’s talent for Alabama football, but is another tight end ready to emerge? In an interesting...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Subscriber

  / 4 months ago

  Alabama fall camp #3: Transfer DL returns to practice, transfer DB getting reps with safeties

  The University of Alabama held its summer commencement Saturday, but the football team had its third practice of fall camp. Alabama...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 months ago

  Watch: Alabama’s David Ballou gets the Crimson Tide’s mind right for fall practice

  Alabama fans have been waiting for that raw, motivating, get your mind right coach since Scott Cochran left. Has the Crimson...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 4 months ago

  Alabama veteran DL maintained his body and has picked up Kane Wommack’s defense for this season

  Alabama’s defensive line must set a dominant tone in the fall, and Jeheim Oatis is the centerpiece. Oatis, a native of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 months ago

  Alabama’s cornerback room is growing at the right time in fall camp

  The position that garnered so much concern for Alabama football at Southeastern Conference Media Days may actually be better than everyone...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 months ago

  Alabama’s elite play on defense starts with an aggressive defensive line

  Kevin Steele returned Alabama’s defense to a process of being great in 2023, but this year’s group is about to hit...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 months ago

  Alabama’s defense will have a dynamic pass rush again under Kane Wommack

  Can we see Alabama football have a defense with insane sack numbers and forcing turnovers again? Kane Wommack, the Crimson Tide’s...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 months ago

  How close is this former 5-star DL to being a contributor on Alabama’s defense?

  Fans of the University of Alabama football team are salivating over the depth of this defensive line. People are now familiar...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 months ago

  Alabama feels ‘fortunate’ to have transfer DB Keon Sabb in its defensive secondary

  Alabama’s cornerbacks will settle in as they grow, but the Crimson Tide may have the two best safeties in college football....

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 months ago

  Alabama 5-star freshman has made ‘greatest strides’ in secondary, per DC Kane Wommack

  Concerns were expressed by many at Southeastern Conference Media Days, including Nick Saban, about the University of Alabama’s defensive secondary for...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 months ago

  Alabama DC Kane Wommack sees this Crimson Tide LB as a starter on defense

  The University of Alabama has so much depth at various positions on its football team, including inside linebacker. Kane Wommack, the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 months ago

  Alabama DC Kane Wommack updates the status of transfer DL after missing two practices

  Alabama football fans had some concerns after a defensive lineman missed the first two practices of fall camp. LT Overton, a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Subscriber

  / 4 months ago

  Alabama fall camp: Observations at wide receiver for the Crimson Tide after second practice

  Alabama football finished its second practice of fall camp Thursday at Thomas Drew Field. The defensive coaches and defensive players are...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 months ago

  What does it mean for Alabama to have this former 5-star as a full-time defensive lineman?

  He got reps at the position for Alabama football in spring practice, but now the move is official. Freddie Roach, Alabama’s...

  By Stephen M. Smith