Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Five offensive players to watch for Alabama against N. Mexico State

  Alabama did some good things in its win over Duke to start the season; however, there are always things that can...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  ‘Staying focused’ led to Alabama freshman DB recording an interception versus Duke

  It pays to be at the right place at the right time, especially when one is playing a position that’s coached...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban updates two injuries; including one that’s career-ending

  As Alabama football finalized its prep work for New Mexico State on Wednesday, Nick Saban took to the podium inside the Mal Moore...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  PODCAST: Four things that stood out in Alabama’s win over Duke

  It has transitioned its focus to this week’s matchup against New Mexico State, but a lot of good things occurred for...

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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Notes and observations from Alabama’s final prep for N. Mexico State

  Fans of Alabama football will endure 97-degree temperatures at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, but Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide were...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama 2020 NFL Draft projections: Week One (defense)

  It has a lot of players on offense who are ready for the next level, but Alabama is just as potent...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Notes from UA’s practice as it continues prep for N. Mexico State

  It was sunny with temperatures at 92 degrees on Tuesday, as Nick Saban and Alabama football took the practice field to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama DE LaBryan Ray praises trio of freshmen starters on defense

  Alabama football signed a top-ranked recruiting class for 2019 and a trio of players – DJ Dale, Shane Lee and Christian...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Four UA players named to Pro Football Focus’ Team of the Week

  The University of Alabama football program is No. 2 behind Clemson in all polls, but it comes off a strong win...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama football 2020 NFL Draft projections: Week One (offense)

  Some things need to be improved, but for the most part, Alabama football excelled and accomplished a 42-3 win over Duke...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama starts preparation for home opener, following victory over Duke

  With sunny, 90-degree temperatures on a Monday, Nick Saban and Alabama football returned to Thomas Drew Field for practice as it...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa, DJ Dale named Co-Players of the Week for SEC

  Alabama football got off to a strong start to the season, as it notched a 42-3 win over Duke at Mercedes-Benz...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama football recognizes six players of the week, following Duke matchup

  Head coach Nick Saban and his staff at the University of Alabama recognized six players for weekly honors, following the Crimson...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Four former UA standouts made NFL practice squads, prior to regular season

  After the fourth and final week of preseason action, the National Football League unveiled its 53-man rosters for all 32 teams...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  How playing behind Tua Tagovailoa made Jalen Hurts an even better QB

  He is no longer at the University of Alabama, but one can’t deny the loyalty that supporters of the Crimson Tide...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  UA to continue improving at tight end, but Nick Saban liked what he saw versus Duke

  Alabama lost Irv Smith and Hale Hentges to the National Football League; however, production still came from the tight end spot...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban updates media on injury to Alabama OL, Emil Ekiyor

  Aside from a couple of missed opportunities here and there, Nick Saban pleased with how Alabama performed in its victory over Duke....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama’s defensive freshmen class stole the show versus Duke

  Future recruits take notes.  It does not matter what age or classification one is, if it is willing, coachable and has...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Freshmen linebackers, UA defense stifling Blue Devils in the first half

  Alabama football has a 14-3 lead on Duke at half time, and the combination of Shane Lee and Christian Harris at...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Most impactful defensive freshmen at Alabama in the Nick Saban era

  In honor of true freshmen DJ Dale, Shane Lee and Christian Harris all starting defensively for Alabama versus Duke on Saturday,...

  By Stephen M. Smith