Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Failed expectations and frustration led to Antonio Alfano leaving Alabama

  The top-rated prospect – via most recruting sites – from Alabama’s 2019 recruiting class officially became the latest name in the NCAA transfer...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Dominique Wilkins, NBA Hall of Famer and former UGA legend, has much respect for Alabama’s Greg Byrne

  Dominique Wilkins has meant everything to the state of Georgia.  Since leaving home in North Carolina to attend the University of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Has Butch Jones become a blessing in disguise for Alabama?

  He wanted to be a winner at Tennessee.  As a matter of fact, he tried so hard that he came up...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  C.J. Mosely ‘will play’ for the New York Jets next week versus New England

  The defensive captain for the New York Jets will return next week.  C.J. Mosley started the season with the team at...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  ESPN snubs Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa from its midseason All-America team

  He is about to go off on Nov. 9.  As if he needed any more motivation to show he is the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban defends Pete Golding on the job he’s done at Alabama

  In a season where Alabama’s offense is totaling astronomical numbers and creating history, supporters of the program have looked at its...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  NFL legend at WR said Falcons’ Julio Jones is ‘the best he’s ever seen’

  When he retires, Larry Fitzgerald will be a first ballot Hall of Famer.  The former No. 3 overall pick of the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama kicker Will Reichard making progress from hip injury

  Alabama is not ready to say he’s full go, but the freshman is making progress.  Will Reichard has not attempted a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Gehrig Dieter returns to Kansas City, signs to team’s practice squad

  Kansas City has returned its son at wide receiver and hopefully, Andy Reid develops a role and utilizes him well.  Gehrig...

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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Notes from UA’s final media viewing for Tennessee matchup

  The rain brought in much cooler temperatures on Wednesday, as Alabama football held its final media viewing period in preparing for...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Tennessee OLB refers to Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa as ‘decent’ QB

  Many things are decent. A child bringing home a C on its report card is decent. Some people are satisfied with...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  It is time for Alabama to look at Ty Perine at punter

  Nick Saban is celebrating a couple of anniversaries this season.  People have brought up the two-year mark of his famous “Rat Poison”...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  UA continues its game prep for Tennessee, despite rainy conditions

  Nick Saban and company worked indoors on Tuesday, as rain continues to fall on the University of Alabama campus. The Crimson...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  The make-up of Christian Barmore and why UA players love him

  Of the talent that makes up Alabama’s defensive line, there is a name Brian Baker seems to always call as the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  WATCH: Christopher Allen, Xavier McKinney take Alabama’s OLB’s, safeties through drills

  After its win over Texas A&M, the University of Alabama returned to practice on Monday. The Crimson Tide practice outdoors in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Notes from UA’s first practice in gearing up for Volunteers

  Despite its record of 2-4, Nick Saban knows Jeremy Pruitt and Tennessee football is better than the numbers. He spoke on...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama’s DeVonta Smith suspended one-half of matchup vs. Tennessee

  For a second time, Nick Saban has to suspend DeVonta Smith.  The first one happened before Alabama took on Duke to start...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  WATCH: UA players ‘excited’ for first night game of 2019 season versus Tennessee

  Four student-athletes were granted media access on Monday, following Alabama’s 47-28 win over Texas A&M. The group of Tua Tagovailoa, Xavier...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  WATCH: Nick Saban previews UT, praised UA’s special teams and talks DeVonta Smith’s suspension

  After reaching his sixth win of the season at Alabama, Nick Saban addressed reporters on Monday in previewing the matchup against...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle earns SEC Special Teams Player of the Week

  After five games without a touchdown, Jaylen Waddle had his moment last week in his return home to Texas. The sophomore...

  By Stephen M. Smith