Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  USC’s AD Mike Bohn is very optimistic on the Trojans playing Alabama as scheduled

  Are things starting to trend in a positive direction for the state of California, in terms of getting through the coronavirus...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  David Ballou is looking to enhance Alabama’s speed in ways it’s never seen

  Alabama’s sports performance team of David Ballou and Dr. Matt Rhea has fans excited for the upcoming season. After seeing the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban admonishes Big AL for not wearing a mask in PSA commercial

  Even the lovable Big AL is not immune to being reprimanded by Nick Saban.  In a public service announcement video from...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Pete Golding will guide Alabama’s defense to a CFP Championship this season

  As frustrating as it was for Alabama fans to watch last year’s defense, it was not as bad as the picture...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Executive Director of Senior Bowl said DeVonta Smith was the ‘most complete’ WR for Alabama in 2019

  Despite an injured Tua Tagovailoa, opposing defensive backs had to pick their poison of which Alabama receiver would do the least...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 5 years ago

  VIDEO: Alabama’s Christian Barmore on pace for a Quinnen Williams-like season

  All Quinnen Williams needed was one year to prove he’s the best defensive tackle in college football and a first-round pick....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 5 years ago

  VIDEO: Alabama’s Najee Harris readies himself for Heisman, first-round pick season

  He did not approve of the draft grade he received this year and he’s ready to display his worth as an...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 5 years ago

  VIDEO: Mac Jones-Bryce Young debate takes on A.J. McCarron-Phillip Sims vibe from 2011

  Alabama has had some of the most interesting quarterback debates in the Nick Saban era, but the most intense one is...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Nick Saban

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban says he’s ready to go back to work and give orders after taking them from his wife, Mrs. Terry

  He has practiced social distancing, he’s adjusted to the Zoom meetings and he has even been checking his own emails, but...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Move over MJ: A Nick Saban, Alabama dynasty documentary would be just as epic

  Even in the time of the coronavirus, sports found a way to not only entertain but also inform us of some...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Josh Jacobs was the NFL’s most elusive RB in 2019, according to Pro Football Focus

  As tough-minded as Jon Gruden is, he really likes offensive players.  Before taking Henry Ruggs III of Alabama with the Raiders’...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama WR John Metchie building on his connection with Mac Jones

  The two buddies from Alabama’s 2019 spring game are at it again.  With the hype train surrounding Bryce Young at quarterback,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Breaking: SEC presidents to vote on a June return to campus for players

  The Southeastern Conference is adamant about having a football season.  On Thursday of last week, Brooks Kubena of The Advocate reported...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama’s QB talk for 2020 taking on form of A.J. McCarron-Phillip Sims from 2011

  No matter where one turns, the dialogue among Alabama fans this offseason has been Mac Jones or Bryce Young. Supporters that...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama RB Najee Harris preparing to run through college football this season

  It took a few games, but Najee Harris showed Alabama’s coaches and fans he can turn on the power and speed...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama freshman LB, Chris Braswell displays exceptional vertical jump

  After losing Terrell Lewis and Anfernee Jennings to the NFL Draft, Alabama signed four edge-rushing outside linebackers in its 2020 class....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Contract details and jersey number revealed for rookie QB Jalen Hurts

  He is returning to his roots.  For Jalen Hurts, the former Alabama and Oklahoma quarterback had a big announcement on Wednesday...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  NFL to use virtual fans and artificial noise to elevate in-game experience. Will Alabama and college football follow suit?

  With all hope riding on the coronavirus dying out this summer, fans of football want action in any possible way. Conversations...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama WR DeVonta Smith trains with former Tide DB in preparing for this season

  He has gone from underrated to “Mr. Clutch,” in terms of receivers at Alabama under Nick Saban. As a freshman, DeVonta...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Will Alabama football open the 2020 season against TCU?

  Nothing has been confirmed, but there is a rumor with smoke to it.  Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic made...

  By Stephen M. Smith