Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Dylan Moses out of the season, time for Markail Benton and Shane Lee to step in

  This is starting to feel like the 2017 season all over again.  Alabama was already down Trey Sanders (foot) and Joshua...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Offseason hiccups led to a national title, but will it happen again at Alabama?

  Some schools function better with a little chaos.  Sometimes, it is the mistakes in life that forces one to examine itself,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  UA’s Najee Harris, Brian Robinson to be suspended for first half of Duke game

  A pair of offensive stars in leadership roles for Alabama football will serve a suspension for the first half of the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Highlights

  / 5 years ago

  WATCH: Patrick Surtain, Shyheim Carter and UA secondary in Duke prep

  When senior cornerback, Trevon Diggs spoke to the media on last week, his message was about Alabama’s secondary getting its respect...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Highlights

  / 5 years ago

  WATCH: Najee Harris, Brian Robinson and Alabama RB’s go through practice

  With four days separating us from Alabama’s season-opener against Duke, Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide returned to practice on Tuesday.   Brian Pride...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  UA players say receiver Slade Bolden reminds them of an elite NFL star

  Like it does with true freshmen, Alabama football has plenty of redshirt freshmen that will see action this season. After having...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Potential, aggressive style lands Christian Harris a starting role at Alabama

  Another true freshman will get a chance at linebacker for Alabama, and it’s one that Nick Saban could not keep off...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama’s Ben Davis cracks two-deep rotation at linebacker

  It took a minute, but the moment has arrived for Ben Davis.  Upon the depth chart for Alabama football being handed...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Landon Dickerson named starting RG; still in the mix at center for Alabama

  Through the injuries he suffered at Florida State and making the decision to transfer to the University of Alabama, the determination...

  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