Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  No QB controversy, but Alabama in good hands with Mac Jones as backup

  He eased the nerves of fans, silenced doubters and above all else, he had fun.  In filling in for Tua Tagovailoa...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa ‘expected’ to practice this week, Nick Saban updates a list of injuries

  Even when it’s having a down year, Arkansas gives Alabama a physical game.  The Crimson Tide finished the matchup with a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Mac Jones, UA’s defense dominated first half versus Arkansas

  No Tua Tagovailoa… No problem.  Alabama football had its version of “The Joker” in redshirt sophomore, Mac Jones, as he received...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama notes from warmups, prior to facing Arkansas

  The rain has cleared and fans are ready for football at Bryant-Denny Stadium, as the University of Alabama is hosting Arkansas...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama DB Shyheim Carter, player to watch versus Arkansas

  He is not a new face, but he is one that needs to start producing. After having a junior year with...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa ahead of schedule to return for LSU game

  His right ankle has adjusted very well from the tightrope surgery.  After he was spotted on a scooter all week in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  PODCAST: Mac Jones gets first start, Christian Barmore gaining trust and UA recruiting news

  Many topics were up for discussion on this edition of In My Own Words with yours truly of Touchdown Alabama Magazine. In...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Projecting impact starters for Arkansas to face Alabama

  It is probably the third or fourth year that Alabama has faced Arkansas for homecoming, but Bryant-Denny Stadium is ready and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban, former UA players reflect on 2009 national championship team

  Ten years ago, a winning culture was restored to Alabama football.  With a coach who wanted to prove he was the best...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama remembers the life of a fallen teammate, friend and player

  It has been four years since the tragedy, but the nightmare still looms fresh at the University of Alabama. The Crimson...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa’s ankle injury ‘not as serious’ as last year, per Alabama’s Nick Saban

  More good news for Alabama fans to cheer about.  Not only is Tua Tagovailoa ahead of schedule, in terms of getting...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Evan Neal has found his groove, as Alabama’s OL is hitting its stride

  The surge at running back from Najee Harris and Brian Robinson in the last four weeks can be credited to the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama QB Mac Jones is the ‘top dog’ this week, according to Nick Saban

  Nick Saban has handed Mac Jones the baton, and the Alabama quarterback plans on running the offense well against Arkansas.  With...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 5 years ago

  PODCAST: Ty Perine, Slade Bolden among impact stars from UA’s win over Tennessee

  The attention of Alabama football has turned to Arkansas, but last week’s matchup with Tennessee had some great moments. From the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Notes from UA’s final media viewing before facing Arkansas

  After a few days of chilly conditions, it was 70 degrees and warm on Wednesday at Thomas Drew Field as Alabama...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Why the tightrope procedure will have Tua Tagovailoa back for LSU matchup?

  After going down with a right ankle injury versus Tennessee, Tua Tagovailoa had a tightrope procedure on Sunday to start this...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  UA secondary to pick up its level of play with Tua Tagovailoa out

  It has confidence in Mac Jones, but it also has to shut down opposition.  Alabama’s secondary has not allowed a 100-yard...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Notes on Mac Jones, Taulia Tagovailoa and UA’s defense from Tuesday’s practice

  After dealing with the rain on Monday, Alabama football returned to practice outdoors on Tuesday. The Crimson Tide is hosting Arkansas...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama RB Najee Harris is surging at the right time

  Alabama had two Heisman-winning running backs that got stronger as the season went on, especially the surge Derrick Henry had in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama fans: Stop the negativity and rally behind Mac Jones

  He is not Tua Tagovailoa, but he is an Alabama quarterback and he needs your support.  A mixture of emotions have hit...

  By Stephen M. Smith