Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 5 years ago

  Shyheim Carter going through individual workouts in preparing for NFL Draft

  In tracking the products of Alabama football in this year’s NFL Draft class, the spotlight was directed to Shyheim Carter on...

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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 5 years ago

  VIDEO: Alabama with a three-man race for both safety spots this season

  Even with the departures of Tua Tagovailoa, Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs III and Jedrick Wills on offense, fans of Alabama football...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Governor Kay Ivey urges Alabama residents to stay home to assist with college football’s return

  It has been said by common people, leaders of small communities and known figures in athletics, both college and professional.  The...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Henry Ruggs honors fallen friend with a new tattoo

  In a situation birthed out of tragedy, he’s about to put in the biggest piece to a promise he made to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 5 years ago

  NFL analyst Rex Ryan calls Tua Tagovailoa the ‘greatest risk in the history of the NFL Draft’

  ESPN promoted his thoughts of calling Amari Cooper a “turd” on its show Get Up, and the network brought Rex Ryan...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  “We don’t need an Apple Watch to track them”: Did Dabo Swinney take a shot at Nick Saban and the Tide’s technology?

  The global crisis, known as the Coronavirus, has not affected the newest rivalry in college football. Since the 2016 national championship...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama safety, Daniel Wright will “definitely be a leader” in the secondary this season

  Regardless of how different they are, three positions remain the same in Nick Saban’s mind.  The student-athletes that became studs at...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 5 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa has fulfilled all medical requirements toward his NFL Draft process

  After being a national champion and winning over a fanbase in a first-class way, supporters of Alabama football cannot wait to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban praised Matt Rhea and David Ballou, calls both ‘very beneficial’ to Alabama

  Even in a global crisis, Alabama football is staying safe yet active.  During a teleconference with reporters on Thursday, Nick Saban...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama LB Markail Benton has been suspended from the team, per Nick Saban

  Some clarity has been provided on why Markail Benton’s name kept disappearing from Alabama’s football roster.  On Thursday, Nick Saban spoke...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Pierce Quick will be a ‘guaranteed first-round pick,’ per a former Alabama DL

  Much like Alabama’s 2015 recruiting class, the 2019 group signed a plethora of linemen to ensure the program remains strong in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  NFL Draft analyst has Jalen Hurts as potential fifth QB taken in first-round of NFL Draft

  He has been told many times that he needs to switch positions, but he remains firm on quarterback being his spot....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Mac Jones will be the ‘best QB in the SEC’ this season, according to a former Alabama DB

  With the Southeastern Conference cancelling its spring meetings, the hope for football fans is that it does not lead to the...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama Football: Most impactful recruits of the Nick Saban era

  The first step to winning national championships and developing an elite culture in college football is signing a great recruiting class....

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Cincinnati Bengals release former Alabama CB, Dre Kirkpatrick

  He spent eight seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, but the franchise has now released D’Andre “Dre” Kirkpatrick to the NFL market. News...

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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 5 years ago

  VIDEO: Which game from the 2019 season would you redo as an Alabama fan?

  Last season did not end the way Alabama fans, players and coaches want it to.  The Crimson Tide did not compete...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama sophomore DeMarcco Hellams to battle for starting job at safety

  Since the arrival of Terrell Lewis to the University of Alabama in 2016, the Washington, D.C. area has been good to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 5 years ago

  Jerry Jeudy is working out with NFL great, Chad Ochocinco

  Whether he chooses to be referred to as Chad Johnson or Chad Ochocinco, the Miami (Fla.) native and alumnus of Oregon...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Antonio Brown says he’s a better receiver than Julio Jones: “Look up the stats”

  Since no NFL team will take him on, Antonio Brown is craving attention.  After nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers (2010-18),...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle preparing for a monumental junior season

  For those who watched his video on Twitter, a more pressing desire for football lies on the faces of Alabama fans....

  By Stephen M. Smith