Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 5 years ago

  PODCAST: Inside the decision Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa is facing

  He has a lot on his plate and he wants to manage it the right way.  For Tua Tagovailoa, the Alabama...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Mark Ingram helps Ravens to back-to-back AFC North Division titles

  He could not have scripted a better first year with the Baltimore Ravens.  After toiling eight years in New Orleans, Mark...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  SOURCES: Tua Tagovailoa, four other juniors could possibly return to Alabama for 2020

  It is still all speculation right now, but the potential of a 2020 revenge tour for Alabama football is not out...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Former Tide OT Jonah Williams returns to practice for Bengals

  In a season where everything has gone wrong, some good news came on Thursday for the Cincinnati Bengals. Its first selection...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 5 years ago

  End of regular season NFL Draft projections for Alabama: Second-Round

  UPDATED: After projecting the first-rounders, yours truly of TDA Magazine now dissects Alabama’s second-round selections for next year’s NFL Draft.  It...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama RB Najee Harris gains recognition from Pro Football Focus

  He is one of ten draft-eligible juniors with a big decision to make.  This was a huge season for Alabama running...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama lands four players on SEC’s All-Freshman Team

  UPDATED: Alabama actually had five players named to the SEC’s All-Freshman Team. Christian Barmore, a redshirt freshman, was honored on the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 5 years ago

  End of regular season NFL Draft projections for Alabama: First-Round

  It has been an interesting season of collecting data, tracking individual players and grading out performances, in terms of NFL Draft...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  The hidden agenda behind Lane Kiffin’s return to the SEC

  Shots have been fired and now, the game begins.  On Monday, Lane Kiffin took the podium as the newest head coach...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Trevon Diggs believes Jaylen Waddle is the best punt returner ‘ever’ in college football

  He plays against the best talent in the Southeastern Conference and faces it every day in practice for Alabama football, so...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle named SEC Special Teams Player of the Year

  The Southeastern Conference recognizes Jaylen Waddle as an elite talent.  After winning the league’s Freshman of the Year honor last season,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban, Alabama gearing up for a big early signing period

  As we await the matchup between Alabama and Michigan, Nick Saban is trying to reel in another marquee recruiting class. After...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Former Alabama RB Derrick Gore added to Redskins’ practice squad

  Another former Alabama standout has joined the Washington Redskins.  While the franchise drafted the Crimson Tide’s defense, it added an offensive...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Reasons for Alabama draft-eligible juniors to return for 2020 season

  In the process of preparing for the Citrus Bowl to face Michigan, it is decision time for a few draft-eligible juniors...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama’s offensive unit named one of four finalists for Joe Moore Award

  If not for an injury to Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama’s offense would have had its first 3,000-yard passer, 1,000-yard rusher and 1,000-yard...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama with 14 players selected to All-SEC Coaches’ Team, including six first-teamers

  Alabama is getting its respect for awards at the end.  The recognition started with Pro Football Focus and now others –...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Rumors swirling on Tua Tagovailoa, other draft-eligible juniors potentially returning to Tide in 2020

  Could the revenge tour meant for this season be for next year?  Not to get anyone’s hopes up, but there is...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 5 years ago

  Did the CFP committee get it wrong placing Alabama at No. 13?

  Although it will not be in the College Football Playoff, the CFP committee could have at least provided it with an...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Jalen Hurts selected as one of four finalists for Heisman Trophy presentation

  He is going to New York City.  It will be interesting to see who wins this year’s Heisman Memorial Trophy, but...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Mark Barron keeping Steelers in forefront of AFC playoffs

  Pairing him with Minkah Fitzpatrick was obviously a good move on behalf of the Pittsburgh Steelers, but Mark Barron was a...

  By Stephen M. Smith