Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Former Tide RB Josh Jacobs lifts Raiders over Chargers with game-clinching TD

  The lone time that Jon Gruden looked as happy as he showed on Thursday Night Football was his Super Bowl-winning season...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  ESPN personality says LSU will defeat Alabama, whether Tagovailoa plays or not

  Even Peter Burns of SEC Network is all in on LSU.  The television host believes the Tigers will defeat the Crimson...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  UA has five players that must own the LSU matchup for NFL Draft status

  Not too many Alabama fans hold the NFL Draft in high esteem during college football season; however, this weekend is very...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama LB Terrell Lewis senses a takeover moment versus LSU

  He is not with the hype.  Prior to this season, Terrell Lewis has waited two years to play in a game...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban shares a secret behind Joseph Bulovas’ growth in consistency

  The loss of Will Reichard to a hip injury has certainly bothered Alabama fans this season, especially with how highly-touted he...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban highlights two LSU players leading into UA’s game with the Tigers

  He was once the head coach of the Louisiana State University, so Nick Saban knows the program Alabama is facing on Saturday....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Ty Perine, No. 3 impact player for Alabama versus LSU

  With this being the biggest week of the college football regular season, ESPN’s College Football GameDay has chosen to take in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 5 years ago

  PODCAST: Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa set to face LSU, Ed Orgeron feeds Twitter machine

  With each passing moment, the intensity behind the Alabama-LSU matchup grows. Former players, national media, current players and even NFL scouts...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Notes from Alabama’s final media viewing, prior to playing LSU

  Despite practicing in sunny, 73-degree weather conditions on Wednesday, the atmosphere is high for Alabama-LSU on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. While...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 5 years ago

  PODCAST: Tua Tagovailoa progressing ahead of LSU game, “Ask Stephen” segment

  Prior to this week, Tua Tagovailoa was not made available for the media.  RELATED: Alabama ranked No. 3 in first CFP Rankings...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Notes from Alabama’s second practice in preparing for LSU

  Every media site is on the campus of the University of Alabama this week, to get a glimpse of the Crimson...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Raekwon Davis, No. 4 impact player for Alabama versus LSU

  With this being the biggest week of the college football regular season, ESPN’s College Football GameDay has chosen to take in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Can Ale Kaho be Alabama’s secret pass rush weapon for Joe Burrow and LSU?

  He has been masterful on special teams and Nick Saban has mentioned that a role needs to be created for him...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Amari Cooper has Cowboys’ offense rolling after win over the Giants

  In his first full season with the Dallas Cowboys, Amari Cooper is both comfortable and performing at a high level. He...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  SEC News

  / 5 years ago

  LSU Tigers down one marquee pass rusher this week for Alabama

  On Monday, LSU’s defense suffered a major blow.  Prior to facing Alabama on Saturday, the Tigers will be without one of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Notes from Alabama’s first full session of prep for LSU

  Clear skies and a 58-degree temperature awaited Alabama football on Monday, as the Crimson Tide was outdoors to start this week...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  WATCH: Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa back in action to start LSU prep

  He told his teammates that he would be back for LSU and on Monday, Tua Tagovailoa was in practice for the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  WATCH: UA players ready to take down top-ranked LSU, Tua Tagovailoa update

  Very little to no talking has been done on Alabama’s side, in terms of this week.  The Crimson Tide’s student-athletes have...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Ed Orgeron assures LSU will have ‘bigger games’ after facing Alabama

  He is now officially feeding the Twitter machine.  With the team dismissing Michael Divinity and Grant Delpit trying to shake off...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  WATCH: Nick Saban updates Tua Tagovailoa, talks Joe Burrow and LSU’s offense

  The biggest week of Alabama’s regular season is here.  After having an off week, Nick Saban spoke to reporters on Monday...

  By Stephen M. Smith