Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama-Auburn rematch can save bowl season in epic proportions

  The care and appreciation of bowl games have already decreased in value, but not having entertaining matchups is much worse. While...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama’s run of championships not over: did officiating cost Tide CFP opportunity?

  For the first time in six years, Alabama finds itself in an unfamiliar spot.  It will not go to the College...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama lands two first-teamers on Pro Football Focus’ All-American Team

  More positive news for Alabama football came via Pro Football Focus.  According to the site that breaks down the analytics of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa to ‘support’ teammates that sit bowl game

  He would give anything to play, but he also knows how hard his teammates have worked.  In today’s sports world, everyone...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  WWE legend, Ric Flair trolls Alabama football

  Everyone else has fun at the expense of Alabama football not winning.  As Nick Saban prepares to coach the Crimson Tide...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa speaks on rehab, challenge of his decision

  Up to this point, his decisions have been rather easy.  From his arrival to Alabama from Hawaii in 2017 to his...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Josh Jacobs wins back-to-back offensive rookie of the month honors for NFL

  People can no longer sleep on the Raiders because of him.  Not only is he exciting to watch, but Josh Jacobs...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Tagovailoa not expected to make announcement about NFL future during Thursday’s presser

  If you were looking for Tua Tagovailoa to open up about his NFL future on Thursday, it will not happen in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Former Tide player, coach Sylvester Croom to be inducted into Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

  He was a pioneer in every sense of the word.   Sylvester Croom was not only a competitor, but he also believed...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Referees, CFP committee adds final touch to “Alabama fatigue” with rankings and controversial calls

  Alabama is headed to a regular bowl game. Let that sink in for a few moments.  Nick Saban’s team is not...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Is the run of national championships over for Alabama? Paul Finebaum says “Yes”

  In the years when Alabama does not win a national championship under Nick Saban, media outlets quickly revert to an old...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama players selected to Pro Football Focus’ SEC Team of the Year

  It probably does not mean much with Alabama not going to the College Football Playoff, but at least one national outlet...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Auburn Dean trolls Alabama with :01 statement for students’ final exams

  It does not beat Alabama a lot, so when it does, Auburn makes a big celebration out of it.  After storming...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  PODCAST: Trio of offensive weapons carried Tide versus Auburn, despite a loss

  It was a game that Alabama fans would like to forget, but some leaders were formed versus Auburn in the Iron...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Will Alabama ever return to its national championship form on defense?

  This was a season Alabama fans were not accustomed to, especially on defense.  Although coordinators and head coaches were blown away...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama OL Chris Owens defends Nick Saban, teammates after loss to Auburn

  The season did not end the way Alabama wanted it to, but it was a football campaign that developed leaders to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Raiders’ RB Josh Jacobs sets franchise record in rookie season

  It is going to be very difficult for the National Football League to award its Offensive Rookie of the Year to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban must convince Dylan Moses, Xavier McKinney to return for senior year

  A lack of leadership on defense hurt Alabama this season.  As much as Xavier McKinney did for this team, he can’t...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama QB Mac Jones showed leadership and heart, despite loss to Auburn

  Even in defeat, a son was born in the Iron Bowl.  People questioned whether Mac Jones could lead the team when...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Najee Harris, Jaylen Waddle carries Tide through first half of Iron Bowl

  Auburn’s defensive front is as good as advertised and Bo Nix recorded a rushing touchdown; however, Najee Harris was dominant for...

  By Stephen M. Smith