Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Slade Bolden is ‘growing’ in confidence and knowledge at WR, per his Alabama teammates

  Alabama football has a battle on its hands, in terms of who will be the No. 3 receiving option. After the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama CB Ronald Williams is expected to do ‘big things’ this year, per Patrick Surtain II

  When Nick Saban recruits junior college defensive backs, he recruits them to play early. The trio of Deion Belue, De’Quan Menzie...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama’s Patrick Surtain to live up to ‘lockdown’ CB expectations and become more vocal

  He was recruited as a five-star phenom with an NFL pedigree, but Alabama fans want to see Patrick Surtain II live...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama OL Landon Dickerson nominated for 2020 William V. Campbell Trophy

  He could become the second player for the University of Alabama to win the coveted honor for academics, community service and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Six Alabama players crack USA TODAY Sports’ 2020 preseason All-America team

  Before it takes the practice field for its fourth practice of fall camp, the University of Alabama football program had six...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama LB Dylan Moses is ‘all in’ on getting the defense back to national championship form

  Defensive coordinator Pete Golding blamed himself for how Alabama performed last year, but one cannot deny it was missing a special...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 4 years ago

  Ben Davis has been ‘like a coach on the field’ for Alabama’s defense, according to Pete Golding

  He came under his father’s legacy, but this season Nick Saban looks at him. Some people forgot about him, after he...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  With uncertainties about safety with COVID-19, will any Alabama players opt-out of the 2020 season?

  Although it is great to see the SEC, ACC and Big 12 represent the Power Five conferences in continuing with college...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  WATCH: Alabama ILB’s perform angle tackling drills, wide receivers train on blocking

  After enduring the heat on Monday, Alabama football practiced in shells on Tuesday and Thursday. RELATED: Nick Saban doesn’t deny he tells...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 4 years ago

  WATCH: Can Bryce Young make a big enough leap to start at quarterback for Alabama?

  After having Wednesday off, Alabama football returned to fall practice on Thursday. Prior to the third camp session, both Devonta Smith...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 4 years ago

  WATCH: Six questions for Alabama football to answer at 2020 fall camp

  It does not have as many question marks as other schools, but there are some things Alabama football must answer this...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 4 years ago

  WATCH: Top five newcomers/true freshmen to watch at Alabama in 2020 fall practice

  Football is back in session at the University of Alabama. We have had two days of fall camp and with action...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Eight seniors for Alabama football land on Reese’s Senior Bowl Top 250

  Even with the Coronavirus pandemic, this is a huge season for Alabama football. Along with players trying to push the program...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Steve Sarkisian on why he’s staying at Alabama: “This is a special place. Coach Saban has been too good to me.”

  He will be a head coach again at some point, but Alabama fans are more so proud of Steve Sarkisian’s personal...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 4 years ago

  Jaylen Waddle is looking forward to being an ‘every down’ wide receiver for Alabama, per Steve Sarkisian

  Alabama offensive coordinator, Steve Sarkisian had opposing defensive minds and defensive players in a frenzy after his response to a particular...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 years ago

  Former Alabama safety, Saints’ legend Roman Harper signs a multi-year deal with SEC Network

  Roman Harper is officially a member of the ESPN family. He had a great collegiate career at the University of Alabama...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama QB Bryce Young has a ‘feel for the game’ and ‘great attention to details,’ according to Steve Sarkisian

  Even with the experience Mac Jones has, does Bryce Young become the starting quarterback for the University of Alabama at some...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Najee Harris’ elite speed and quickness will give Alabama an early advantage in the run game

  He has looked really good in Alabama’s first two fall practices, but he’s worked hard all summer. When he was not...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  WATCH: Alabama LB’s, RB’s, WR’s and offensive linemen at work in day two of fall camp

  After getting the practice feeling infused on Monday, the Crimson Tide’s football program returned to work on Tuesday. The players are...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama safety Daniel Wright is “ready to have a great season,” according to LB Dylan Moses

  Everything happens for a reason and for Daniel Wright, his story has come full circle. He battled injuries, learned maturity and...

  By Stephen M. Smith