Stephen M. Smith

Stories 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...

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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
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Should Ty Perine take over kicking duties in Will Reichard’s absence?

  He was the star of the conversation through Monday’s player interviews.  The group of Henry Ruggs III, Miller Forristall, Terrell Lewis...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 5 years ago

  Update on Tua Tagovailoa; UA looks to Mac Jones, Taulia Tagovailoa for Arkansas

  His surgery went well, but Nick Saban told reporters on Monday that there is not a timetable for Tua Tagovailoa’s return....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Reemergence of Terrell Lewis can pay dividends for Alabama’s pass rush

  The lingering effects of injuries he’s had in the last two years are gone.  After not playing much against South Carolina...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Notes from UA’s first practice session in working on Arkansas

  Alabama football notched a 35-13 win over Tennessee last week and rain forced the Crimson Tide indoors to begin its first...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban recaps UT, updates two injuries, talks QB plan for Arkansas

  Tennessee’s head coach, Jeremy Pruitt gave Alabama a physical contest on last week, but the Crimson Tide emerged with a 35-13...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama OL Alex Leatherwood earns SEC weekly honor

  Alabama’s offensive line is getting better each week, and one of its finest performance came versus Tennessee at Bryant-Denny Stadium. While...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Does the latest injury to Tua Tagovailoa affect his draft stock?

  Fans were in fear as they watched Tua Tagovailoa leave the field and head toward the locker room over the weekend...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban may have to revert to “old school” Alabama versus Arkansas

  Alabama fans took a collective sigh of relief on Sunday morning, as the injury to Tua Tagovailoa was not as bad...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama has its first black punter and Ty Perine is exceeding expectations

  Four things happened inside Bryant-Denny Stadium in Alabama’s win over Tennessee: a magical lighting show, old school Alabama (offense wise) resurfaced,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa assures team he ‘will play’ versus LSU

  Tennessee giving Alabama a fight at Bryant-Denny Stadium was difficult enough for some; however, the injury to Tua Tagovailoa in the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban updates Tua Tagovailoa and Will Reichard, talks UA’s defense and Ty Perine

  This was a tough cigar to get for Alabama.  Despite earning a 35-13 win, the University of Tennessee gave the Crimson...

  By Stephen M. Smith