Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Quinnen Williams turned in a big performance for New York Jets, despite losing effort to 49ers

  When the New York Jets get C.J. Mosley back in 2021 and draft more pieces on defense, the franchise will be...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Amari Cooper and Trevon Diggs helped Cowboys edge out Falcons for first win of 2020 season

  Calvin Ridley came behind Amari Cooper to the University of Alabama, and the two first-round picks at wide receiver put on...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama remains at No. 2 in AP Top 25 poll heading into matchup against Missouri

  It is game week for the University of Alabama football program. After a weird offseason, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Who will step up in Alabama’s secondary in its season opener?

  Alabama football returns next week. With the excitement Nick Saban has about the offense and certain parts of the defense, the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama’s Brian Robinson being a ‘vocal leader’ and is set to take advantage of every opportunity

  Next week begins a huge season for him and he knows it. NFL scouts and media personnel are salivating over Najee...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama CB Ronald Williams Jr. suffers broken arm during fall practice

  Alabama will be without one defensive player for its season opener against Missouri. *Get the BEST Alabama football insider information, message...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Minkah Fitzpatrick wanting to be ‘challenged’ and become the ‘best version of himself’ is why he chose Alabama

  All of the players in the National Football League that came through the University of Alabama under Nick Saban had a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  WATCH: Alabama true freshmen work on defense in final practice of preseason camp

  On Monday of next week, Alabama football will lock in on Missouri as its first opponent of its season. The Crimson...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Nick Saban, Alabama football makes a change in COVID testing protocol

  To continue promoting safety and peace of mind for its student-athletes, Nick Saban and the University of Alabama football program has...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama LB William Anderson has elite pass rusher written on him, per his teammates

  He may be the closest thing to Tim Williams that Alabama football has had since 2016. Head coach Nick Saban and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Emil Ekiyor is viewed ‘as a starter’ for Alabama on its offensive line, per Nick Saban

  During his presser on Wednesday, Nick Saban unveiled another starter or potential starter for Alabama football on its offensive line. For...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Christian Barmore to return to practice next week, but his status for Missouri is uncertain

  Hopefully, Alabama football will have Christian Barmore to open its season versus Missouri. After the redshirt sophomore hurt his knee —...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Jordan Battle playing with ‘a lot of confidence’ and has gotten others to ‘play better,’ according to Nick Saban

  He will put together Alabama’s best rotation of players at dime in the secondary, but Nick Saban is very confident in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Najee Harris continues training, gives tour of Atlanta Airbnb and tries “The Varsity” in third episode of “The Campaign”

  He’s been at the University of Alabama and back home in California, but Najee Harris’ third episode of “The Campaign” took...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  2020 Alabama Player Spotlight: OT Evan Neal

  With fall practice in full swing for Alabama football, the staff for Touchdown Alabama Magazine will release a series of player...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama’s Jordan Battle ‘becoming more vocal’ in the secondary, according to Patrick Surtain

  He may have praised his offense a lot in fall camp, but Nick Saban senses big improvement and a return to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Brian Branch is ‘a baller’ and will be a ‘household name’ at Alabama, per Jaylen Waddle

  Although a fierce pass rush is the best friend of a thriving defensive secondary, the University of Alabama has at least...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama’s Landon Dickerson to anchor both center and right guard for this season

  The hard work and versatility of Landon Dickerson is something to behold. He arrived at the University of Alabama last summer...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Derrick Henry pushes Titans to a close victory over Broncos on Monday Night Football

  It was not a pleasant night for Stephen Gostkowski and both defenses for the Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos played well,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Matt Rhea shares impressive strength numbers for Alabama OL and one true freshman LB

  Alabama football concluded fall practice over the weekend, and now its attention turns to Missouri. Throughout the preseason, Nick Saban has...

  By Stephen M. Smith