Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle is ‘doing well’ and ‘wants to come back and play,’ per Nick Saban

  He desires to be back with his teammates, and Jaylen Waddle is pushing to do it. After sustaining a serious ankle...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama’s Nick Saban listed as one of 19 head coaches for 2020 Bobby Dodd Trophy watch list

  He is guiding the University of Alabama football program through a global Coronavirus pandemic, and Nick Saban has the Crimson Tide...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  An inside look at how Kentucky matches up with Alabama this weekend

  After resting for two weeks, Alabama football returns to action on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. In it carrying an undefeated season...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama’s Mac Jones and William Anderson added to Maxwell Football Club watch list for awards

  We have made it to awards season in college football, and typically Alabama is leading the charge. On Wednesday, Nick Saban...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Defenses not capable to hold teams under two touchdowns anymore, according to Nick Saban

  The truth can be tough to deal with, but one has to understand when Nick Saban explains it. As consumers of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Najee Harris’ versatility at running back has made Alabama’s offense impossible to defend

  No matter where he has been in his coaching career, both college and National Football League, Steve Sarkisian is responsible for...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  WATCH: Alabama QB Mac Jones is garnering attention from NFL Draft experts as a first-rounder

  Should he strike while the iron is hot? Even with him trying to lead Alabama football to a national championship, this...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama WR DeVonta Smith to become the program’s all-time leader for touchdown catches this week

  It would have been special to make history on his birthday. It would have been iconic for him to do it...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama RB Najee Harris named a semifinalist for Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year honor

  He is a leader both on and off the field, and it’s been evident this year for Najee Harris. As a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Nick Saban speaks on the chemistry of players on this Alabama team: “It is part of the reason I enjoy coaching them”

  He has had a lot of talented teams, but Nick Saban’s championship teams at Alabama had two things in common: a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama tight end, Miller Forristall explained where outside factors missed on Mac Jones at quarterback

  To the eyes of the world, having a five-star rating and carrying much talent holds the most weight at quarterback. Both...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama freshman RB, Jase McClellan ‘runs hard’ and ‘looks like the older guys,’ according to his teammates

  This is setting up to be a huge week for Jase McClellan. After credible sources told yours truly of Touchdown Alabama...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Mac Jones returns to action versus Kentucky, and looks to get back atop Heisman race

  After tossing four touchdown passes in Alabama’s 41-0 victory over Mississippi State on Halloween, it felt like this year’s Heisman Trophy...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Josh Jacobs’ toughness and leadership has Las Vegas Raiders in position for NFL playoffs

  He was never one for flash and it was that quality that drew Jon Gruden to him. In coming to the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  SOURCES: Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle ‘ahead of schedule’ in recovering from injury, could be back for CFP

  He has faced adversity throughout his life, and the ankle injury is nothing different for Jaylen Waddle. A junior from Houston,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa outlasts Justin Herbert, leads Dolphins to its sixth win of NFL season

  The Hawaiian fever has hit the Dolphins and it feels good in South Florida. He defeated Kyler Murray of the Arizona...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Jared Mayden to possibly make NFL debut for 49ers after being elevated to active roster

  One former Alabama football standout could be in line for a big moment. On Saturday, the San Francisco 49ers decided to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama maintains No. 1 ranking in AP Poll after two off weeks

  Not too many college football games happened on last week, due to a spike in Coronavirus cases. With this happening, the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Nick Saban, Alabama football remains No. 1 in Amway Coaches Poll, despite two off weeks

  Alabama football is still No. 1 in the nation after two off weeks. On Sunday, the Amway Coaches Poll — powered...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  SOURCES: Alabama’s Jase McClellan has emerged as third option at running back

  Two talented running backs signed in Alabama’s freshmen class this year, but one is ready for a big opportunity. With redshirt...

  By Stephen M. Smith