Stephen M. Smith

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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Notes and observations from Alabama football’s 19th fall practice

  We are now nine days away from Alabama-Duke and Nick Saban had the Crimson Tide outdoors for its 19th practice of fall camp....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to be even faster this season

  He destroyed opposing defensive secondaries bad enough last season, but Jaylen Waddle got a twinkle in his eye on Thursday in...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  Shyheim Carter praises Jaylen Waddle, shares how he learned UA’s playbook

  Alabama defensive back, Shyheim Carter, followed Jaylen Waddle in Thursday’s media viewing period for student-athletes inside the Mal Moore Facility. The...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 5 years ago

  WATCH: Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle speak to media, prior to 19th practice

  Alabama sophomore receiver, Jaylen Waddle, was one of two student-athletes that spoke to the media on Thursday inside the Mal Moore...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  WATCH: Three reasons to be excited for Steve Sarkisian’s return to Alabama

  Steve Sarkisian gets a second chance at Alabama thanks to head coach, Nick Saban. After leaving the program, following the 2017...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama has six players on Senior Bowl watch for 2020 Game

  NFL scouts, like fans, are ready for college football to start.  The time has come to start observing the next wave...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Notes and observations from Alabama’s 18th fall practice

  Student-athletes at the University of Alabama had their first day of classes on Wednesday, but Nick Saban and the football program...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Former UA standout Cole Mazza now a starter for Los Angeles Chargers

  His time in the short-lived Alliance of American Football League (AAF) opened the door for a return to the National Football...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama walk-on tight end earns scholarship prior to 2019 season

  Giles Amos has always been a hard worker with a bright smile.  The native Georgian had a way of making me...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Highlights

  / 5 years ago

  Instant Analysis: Looking at UA’s defensive alignment, OL and LBs in fall camp

  After its 17th session of fall camp on Tuesday, the University of Alabama football student-athletes will have its first day of classes...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama OL Landon Dickerson to rise from graduate transfer to starter

  Alabama’s depth along its offensive line is scary good.  In fact, it is potentially going five-deep at the center position.  For...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Highlights

  / 5 years ago

  Instant Analysis: Breaking down Tide linebackers after 16th fall practice

  Nick Saban and the University of Alabama held its 16th fall practice at Thomas Drew Field on Monday, but this time it came with...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama DC Pete Golding brings “excitement” to this year’s team

  Although Miami (Fla.) and Florida will open the college football season this week, the matchup between Alabama and Duke kicks off...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  ESPN features Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa, Jerry Jeudy in new ratings system

  The self-proclaimed “Worldwide Leader in Sports” is always creating something to capture the minds of people.   On Monday, ESPN decided...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Notes from Alabama’s 16th practice session of fall camp

  The rain brought in a cooler temperature on Monday, as the University of Alabama football program practice in 80-degree weather conditions.  ...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama’s Josh Jobe has an “aggressive style” and veteran players love it

  It was a reason behind him playing versus Clemson in January.  Regardless of the College Football Playoff National Championship being out...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  UA’s Patrick Surtain ready for new role, talks Tua Tagovailoa and Jaylen Waddle

  Even as a sophomore, Patrick Surtain II speaks as if he’s a fifth-year senior.  After a strong rookie season, where he...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama freshmen Evan Neal, DJ Dale winning over teammates

  Two true freshmen project as starters for Alabama.  As a January enrollee in the 2019 recruiting class, Evan Neal immediately impressed...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  WATCH: Vikings’ TE Irv Smith Jr. scores TD in NFL Preseason debut

  Another alumnus of the University of Alabama made its presence felt in preseason action for the National Football League. After Mack...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 5 years ago

  Famous comedian and huge Tide fan is “excited” about QB Mac Jones

  His offseason surge and strong play in fall camp has impressed more than just his coaches and teammates at the University...

  By Stephen M. Smith