Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  WATCH: Evan Neal work at offensive tackle, Alabama’s DL getting better with physicality

  Alabama has 14 more fall practices left, but it completed the sixth session on Wednesday. RELATED: LaBryan Ray back to 100 percent...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  LaBryan Ray back to 100 percent and is excited about Alabama’s defensive line this season

  A foot injury limited him to three games in 2019, but LaBryan Ray is back. He returns to a defensive line...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama QB Mac Jones ‘works his ass off’ and is a ‘great leader’ for our team, per Alex Leatherwood

  A second Alabama football player has voiced his opinion of Mac Jones. One topic that will not go away this season...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama’s Evan Neal has transitioned to offensive tackle, according to Alex Leatherwood

  Alabama football has four spots confirmed on its offensive line. With Landon Dickerson and Deonte Brown adding weight this summer, Brown...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Will Alabama players skip practice to stand alongside others fighting racial injustice within the sports community?

  The violence of racial injustice continues. As if the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor among others were...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama CB Josh Jobe ready to be a star defender in the Southeastern Conference

  One thing was holding Josh Jobe back from becoming a star at the University of Alabama; however, Nick Saban said on...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama LB Ale Kaho is using this season to thank Nick Saban for not giving up on him

  He is very tough at times, but Nick Saban truly cares about his players. Many of the young men who played...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa playing with more ‘confidence’ and ‘aggressiveness’ in week two of Dolphins camp

  After some highs and lows on last week, Tua Tagovailoa is starting to get the hang of facing an NFL defense....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Baltimore Ravens sign former Alabama wide receiver, DeAndrew White

  It has not been the best start to his pro career, but maybe DeAndrew White will finally take off. Since entering...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Freddie Roach’s personality is ‘helpful’ to the chemistry of our defensive staff, according to Nick Saban

  Nick Saban made one on-field coaching change in the offseason. He replaced Brian Baker with Freddie Roach for the defensive line,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Nick Saban on Alabama’s 2019 team: “I don’t think last year’s team reflected the culture of what we’re trying to develop.”

  Raw honesty came from Pete Golding, but Nick Saban spoke about the Alabama standard on Monday. It is an understatement to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  WATCH: Alabama football goes full pads to start week two of fall practice

  The acclimation period is over. On Monday, Alabama football started week two of fall practice in full pads. With seniors Devonta...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Will the University of Alabama’s 566 COVID-19 cases affect Tide football?

  Walter Maddox, major of Tuscaloosa, Ala., issued an effective order of bar closings in the city for two weeks — due...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa had his best showing at Dolphins’ training camp on Monday, which included three TD passes

  Whether it was the Elite 11 competition, the University of Alabama or now in the National Football League, Tua Tagovailoa has...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Former Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy catching touchdowns in training camp for the Broncos

  The connection between Drew Lock and Jerry Jeudy is starting to look really good. On Thursday of last week, the second-year...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Former Alabama CB Dre Kirkpatrick to sign a one-year deal with Arizona Cardinals

  Is Dre Kirkpatrick heading to the desert? RELATED: Damien Harris is the ‘best back’ in Patriots’ training camp, according to team beat...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Pete Golding on Alabama’s defensive performance from 2019: “That’s on me. I have to do a better job”

  Raw honesty is something we respect as people, regardless of profession. No one knew the direction Pete Golding would take in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Damien Harris is the ‘best back’ in Patriots’ training camp, according to team beat reporters

  The New England Patriots have six running backs on its roster, but its third-round draft pick in 2019 is beginning to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama QB Mac Jones is ‘really leading the team’ and he’s looking ‘really good,’ per Jaylen Waddle

  Nick Saban has proven he can win national championships at Alabama with any type of quarterback. Fans of the Crimson Tide...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  WATCH: Alabama WR’s with nice catches, offensive line at work and Patrick Surtain leading the DB’s

  After having Friday off, Alabama football completed its first week of practice on Saturday. Prior to going full pads next week,...

  By Stephen M. Smith