Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Former Alabama DL, Jarran Reed released from Seattle Seahawks after five seasons

  On Friday, another former Alabama football standout was on the move in the National Football League. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter,...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  No-huddle “fastball” offense ruined preferred style of play for Alabama, forcing Tide to adapt per Nick Saban

  People have been saying gone are the days of elite defenses winning national championships in college football; however, no one paid...

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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 4 years ago

  VIDEO: Patrick Surtain Sr. explains why his son, Patrick Surtain II, is the best CB in the NFL Draft

  On Wednesday, two fathers were featured on In My Own Words. Both represent young men who guided the University of Alabama...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama Football 2021 Spring Preview: RB Jase McClellan

  Last week, spring football returned to the University of Alabama. Fans of the Crimson Tide are excited for this edition of...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Nick Saban is excited about Alabama’s RB room, especially Keilan Robinson and Brian Robinson

  Najee Harris is gone, but Nick Saban is excited about the talent Alabama football has at running back. Before it welcomes...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Bryce Young ‘a little ahead’ of everyone else in Alabama’s QB room, according to Nick Saban

  Bryce Young is taking advantage of spring practice at the University of Alabama. The Coronavirus pandemic took last spring away from...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Jay Graham is out of Alabama — what’s next for the Tide with another coaching vacancy?

  Nick Saban is returning to a situation he knows a lot about: filling a vacancy on his coaching staff. He replaced...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 years ago

  Update: Jay Graham states he has officially resigned from Alabama’s coaching staff

  One month after hiring Jay Graham, the University of Alabama sees the assistant coach leave Nick Saban’s staff. On Wednesday, the...

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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 4 years ago

  WATCH: Nick Saban pleased with Bryce Young, Bill O’Brien after Alabama’s first spring practice

  We are two practices into spring football at the University of Alabama, and Nick Saban is locked in. Last week, he...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Report: Alabama assistant coach, Jay Graham is expected to leave the program

  He was able to put a new staff together for the fall, but Nick Saban is about to lose another assistant...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 4 years ago

  Christian Barmore shows off impressive 40-time at Alabama’s Pro Day

  Alabama fans loved his energy during the last two seasons, but it was Christian Barmore’s speed that made him a force....

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama Football 2021 Spring Preview: RB Keilan Robinson

  Last week, spring football returned to the University of Alabama. Fans of the Crimson Tide are excited for this edition of...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 years ago

  Nick Saban explains why NFL teams will ‘fall in love’ with Mac Jones after a strong Pro Day workout

  His throwing ability did not drop jaws in Tuesday’s Pro Day at the University of Alabama, but Mac Jones knows there...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 years ago

  Patrick Surtain II locks up top-10 NFL Draft status with a dominant showing at Alabama’s Pro Day

  The Denver Broncos and Dallas Cowboys both have the cornerback position listed as a need for the NFL Draft. Both have...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 years ago

  How fast can DeVonta Smith run in the 40-yard dash? Fans may never know

  On Monday, DeVonta Smith told reporters he will not participate in on-field drills at Alabama’s Pro Day. This includes the 40-yard...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 years ago

  Najee Harris drives nine hours to support Alabama teammates for Pro Day after cancelled flight

  Najee Harris is the ultimate teammate. He came to the University of Alabama in 2017 to prove that west coast natives...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Pair of Alabama veterans are making sure the team has ‘no drop-off’ in leadership next season

  On Monday, the University of Alabama had Brian Robinson and Christian Harris available for media interviews. Nine of his former teammates...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 4 years ago

  Nine prospects for the 2021 NFL Draft will participate in Alabama’s Pro Day

  The University of Alabama will have its Pro Day on Tuesday. After securing a national championship in 2020, nine prospects for...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Jalyn Armour-Davis locks on to an opportunity to pursue a starting role at cornerback for Alabama

  This spring is important for Javon Baker and Xavier Williams for Alabama on offense; however, it is now or never for...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 4 years ago

  Chad Johnson “f-cking loves” DeVonta Smith and believes he has the “IT” factor to be special

  He won the nation’s best wide receiver award, the Heisman Memorial Trophy, a Southeastern Conference Championship, and a College Football Playoff...

  By Stephen M. Smith