Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Dont’a Hightower propels Patriots to blowout win over Redskins

  In his eighth season in the National Football League, Dont’a Hightower remains a force to be respected. The former University of...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Former Tide offensive lineman promoted to Raiders’ active roster

  Another product of Nick Saban and the University of Alabama football program has been promoted to an active National Football League...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Miller Forristall stacks up well against former UA tight ends after five games

  He endured a serious knee injury in 2017 and Irv Smith stole the show last year, but Miller Forristall is in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa grades out a better passer than Trevor Lawrence, per NFL scout

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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama RB ‘very excited’ to have Deonte Brown back in the OL rotation

  Alabama’s rushing attack is improving each week and after a performance that saw both its featured running backs average over five...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Practice notes: Alabama football begins game planning for Texas A&M

  Alabama football took its final day of media viewing for its bye week indoors. As Nick Saban mentioned on Wednesday, the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama safety Xavier McKinney becoming a voice on defense

  A podcast was released via Touchdown Alabama Magazine on leadership voices needed for the Crimson Tide in the locker room, as...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  PODCAST: How does UA improve in its bye week, prior to facing Texas A&M?

  Before it travels to Kyle Field to face Texas A&M next week, Nick Saban and the University of Alabama football program...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  UA safety Jordan Battle was ready to be a starter before arriving on campus

  Alabama football has an elite player at one of two safety positions in Xavier McKinney, but the coaching staff is very...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban updates injuries on Alabama’s Will Reichard, DJ Dale

  After Tuesday’s practice did not meet his expectations, Nick Saban felt much better about the focus Alabama showed on Wednesday. The...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Former UA receiver Cam Sims promoted to Redskins’ active roster

  Should he retain his position as head coach, Jay Gruden will have another chance to work with Cam Sims at wide...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Notes from UA’s practice as it continues work on a bye week

  Alabama took Wednesday’s practice indoors for its second session of its bye week. Following a win over Mississippi, Nick Saban wants...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Is Alabama football focused on No. 1 ranking and not Texas A&M?

  Nick Saban wants a focused mindset and judging off what he said in Wednesday’s coaches teleconference for the Southeastern Conference, he...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa snatches second National QB of the Week honor

  He is on a fast track to the Heisman Memorial Trophy and becoming the No. 1 overall selection for next year’s...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Jared Mayden to improve his communication skills, but is excited about Jordan Battle

  As a senior, he is one of few players that reporters have not been able to speak to.  Hailing from Sachse,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Practice report: UA getting back to basics on its bye week

  No opponent is on schedule this week for the University of Alabama, but Nick Saban is not one for wasting opportunities....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Mark Barron anchors Steelers’ defense to dominant outing versus Bengals

  He was a safety through high school and college, but the switch to linebacker is beginning to make sense for Mark...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  PODCAST: Takeaways from Alabama’s win over Mississippi

  The University of Alabama football team improved to 5-0, after earning a 59-31 win over Mississippi at Bryant-Denny Stadium. While it...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  How Alabama freshmen can benefit from the Bye Week

  Alabama football is off this week, but it doesn’t mean Nick Saban is taking it easy.  The team had Monday to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Where’s Waddle? Alabama’s dynamic receivers lost among the others

  Alabama’s offense has captivated the attention of everyone this year.  While the rushing attack is starting to make waves, Steve Sarkisian...

  By Stephen M. Smith