Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Nick Saban

  / 4 years ago

  Nick Saban laughs off retirement question at SEC Championship presser; he’s not slowing down

  He’s had a hip replacement and suffered mild Coronavirus symptoms, but nothing has slowed Nick Saban down. At 69 years old,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 4 years ago

  Mac Jones selected a finalist for Manning Award

  Mac Jones has everything in order for a huge awards season. He is a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 years ago

  Butch Jones gives emotional tribute to Nick Saban, Mrs. Terry Saban and Alabama football family

  Butch Jones is now the third coach to leave Nick Saban’s rehab at the University of Alabama with a blessing. After...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama RB Najee Harris is a finalist for Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award

  In his development at the University of Alabama, Najee Harris has become more than an athlete. He has grown to be...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 years ago

  Florida WR Trevon Grimes said Gators will be ‘victorious’ against Alabama in SEC Championship Game

  This weekend cannot get here fast enough. After former Gators defensive back, Jalen Tabor said Marco Wilson will ‘lock up’ DeVonta...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  DeVonta Smith draws comparison to Marvin Harrison and Calvin Ridley, per an NFL Draft expert

  NFL Draft boards are really liking DeVonta Smith right now. Although media pundits like Jaylen Waddle more for his speed, Smith’s...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith are in a tight race for Heisman Memorial Trophy

  We have returned to having an SEC Championship Game with a lot at stake. For a third time in the Nick...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama football releases hype video to get fans set for National Signing Day

  Recruiting is the lifeblood of college football. In order to win national championships and establish a premiere program, one has to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Is Kyle Flood the cheat code for dominant Alabama offensive line?

  Some small doubts surfaced in 2019 on his ability to be effective at his position, but Kyle Flood put those to...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Pete Golding and Alabama defense have quieted early season doubts

  Some people have chosen to reserve their judgment on the Alabama defense until the Southeastern Conference Championship Game; however, others have...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  WATCH: Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle out of walking boot

  Alabama fans are about to get very excited. While he is rehabbing his right ankle from an injury versus Tennessee, a...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Jalen Hurts earns second start for Eagles versus Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals

  Philadelphia is flying with Jalen Hurts at quarterback. He got his first career NFL win as a starter over New Orleans,...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama’s offensive line selected a semifinalist for Joe Moore Award

  Of the major success the University of Alabama has had in college football, despite an unprecedented COVID year, its offensive line...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa was impressive against Patrick Mahomes in a close loss to the Chiefs

  Brian Flores has the right quarterback in Miami. He just needs to draft pieces around him. Patrick Mahomes has been involved...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Gator fans say “We still want Bama” and “We’re still gonna beat Bama” despite a loss to LSU

  This is setting up to be a good SEC Championship Game. For the Florida Gators, former defensive back Jalen Tabor got...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Jalen Hurts wins first NFL start, as he ended a four-game losing streak for Eagles

  “I am a quarterback.” This was his answer to every question from media pundits in the NFL Draft process that wanted...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Dan Mullen said Mac Jones is similar to Kyle Trask, and referred to him as a ‘game manager’

  The performance versus Auburn was not enough for him to shed the ‘game manager’ label. When his teammates showed him the...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Sources: Steve Sarkisian on Auburn’s list of candidates to replace Gus Malzahn at head coach

  Is Auburn University tired of being in the shadow of Alabama football? It looks that way with its decision to fire...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  SOURCES: Christian Harris will not need surgery on shoulder, is set to play in SEC title game

  He was in on one defensive play at inside linebacker versus Arkansas. Christian Harris, a sophomore, sustained a shoulder injury in...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Former Gator defensive back said Marco Wilson will ‘lock up’ DeVonta Smith in SEC title game

  The University of Florida has fired the first shot, in terms of trash talk for the Southeastern Conference title game. Despite...

  By Stephen M. Smith