Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa didn’t want to overstep boundaries in 2018 with OL: ‘I had so much respect for Jalen’

  Everything belongs to Tua Tagovailoa this season and he knows it.   The offensive coaches, running backs, wide receivers and offensive line are at...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Practice report: Alabama RB moving well; scout-team unveiled for Duke

  Rain forced Alabama to have its first practice of game week indoors; however, Nick Saban provided the working media with a depth chart...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Dylan Moses praises LB Christian Harris, talks on his leadership role

  Alabama inside linebacker, Dylan Moses is ready to captain this defense back to the College Football Playoff National Championship stage and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  WATCH: UA safety Xavier McKinney in media viewing, prior to Duke game

  It is a money year for him, but he is focused on Duke.  Xavier McKinney, junior safety, was one of five...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama’s Nick Saban speaks to media for matchup versus Duke

  Alabama head coach, Nick Saban held his first presser of the regular season on Monday at noon inside the Mal Moore Facility....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban lists DL Justin Eboigbe as “questionable” for Duke game

  Alabama true freshman, Justin Eboigbe missed a couple of practices this week.  The talented defensive end, who was signed in the 2019 class,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  PODCAST: Nick Saban, Alabama grooming pass rushers for this season

  Many variables went into the University of Alabama falling to Clemson in the College Football Playoff National Championship in January, but...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama football: Five offensive keys in this week’s meeting against Duke

  We have made it to game week for Alabama football.  Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide will face Duke on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Former Alabama RB Josh Jacobs to be Raiders’ week one starter

  The Oakland Raiders had three first-round picks in this year’s NFL Draft, and the offensive selection of the trio will have...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  PODCAST: Christian Harris set to be next star at linebacker for Alabama

  Nick Saban had to provide a few marquee freshmen on defense with valuable on the job training through his first 12 seasons at...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Practice report: Alabama OL solidifying roles, first-team dime look unveiled

  A couple of storms came through Tuscaloosa, Ala., which dropped the temperature to the low 80s – prior to the final...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Ravens’ John Harbaugh praises CB Marlon Humphrey entering his third season

  Coming from an athletic family, Marlon Humphrey learned to not take anything for granted. The lessons he took from his father...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit picks Alabama to win CFP National Championship

  College football is back.  After an offseason filled with the hottest temperatures to date and a lot of speculation, gridiron action...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Notes and observations from Alabama’s 20th practice of fall camp

  In trying to remain cool, Nick Saban and Alabama football took its 20th practice of fall camp indoors on Friday. During...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban likes the “diversity” of this year’s secondary at Alabama

  Of the problems that hurt the University of Alabama in January versus Clemson, youth in the secondary was probably the biggest one. The...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama freshman DL DJ Dale “getting back to normal” after knee injury

  A minor knee injury kept him from participating in Alabama’s preseason scrimmages; nevertheless, DJ Dale has returned and is working toward...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  WATCH: Dolphins’ safety Minkah Fitzpatrick drills Jaguars’ receiver, Dede Westbrook

  So much for the report on him struggling to play different positions.  Minkah Fitzpatrick mastered the term “versatility” in three years at...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  WATCH: Alabama OL to be college football’s best this season

  In one of few times in Nick Saban’s tenure at Alabama, he has an offensive line that has experience, depth, talent and strong...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama RB Jerome Ford listed as “day-to-day,” per Nick Saban

  After sustaining a sprained ankle in Alabama’s second preseason scrimmage of fall camp, Jerome Ford return to practice on Thursday. He...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  WATCH: Alabama’s Nick Saban speaks to media, following 19th fall practice

  With nine days – weekends included – separating us from Alabama’s matchup with Duke at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, head coach...

  By Stephen M. Smith