Stephen M. Smith

Stories 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...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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.  ...

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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
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Pro Football Focus highlights Alabama CB Trevon Diggs for this season

  This is the money year for him.  Next year’s NFL Draft will be stacked at the cornerback position, but Trevon Diggs...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban, Alabama developing pass rushers for this season

  Part of being a dangerous team in college football is having players that can successfully affect the passing game of an...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Patriots’ RB Damien Harris powers team to win over Titans in NFL Preseason

  It may have been hard to give up honey buns and delicious snacks in the name of football, but it was...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban praises true freshman at inside linebacker, despite competition

  He is in a five-man race to start at the second inside linebacker role – opposite Dylan Moses – but Christian...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama QB Mac Jones stands out in both preseason scrimmages

  He’s tired of people sleeping on him.  After having a strong first scrimmage, Alabama quarterback Mac Jones returned to Bryant-Denny Stadium...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 5 years ago

  Should Alabama RB Najee Harris get the Derrick Henry treatment this season?

  Sometimes, a set of circumstances happen to force someone into action.  At the University of Alabama, head coach Nick Saban normally goes...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama prepares for second scrimmage of fall camp

  It’s 94 degrees and sunny in Tuscaloosa, Ala., as Nick Saban and the University of Alabama football program are at Bryant-Denny...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 5 years ago

  Competition at inside linebacker heating up for Alabama

  The knee injury to Josh McMillon was disappointing, but it was not a crippling blow for Alabama football. He was entering...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Former Alabama CB Cyrus Jones set for breakout season in the NFL

  Things are now clear for Cyrus Jones.  He’s back in his hometown of Baltimore, Md., and enters his second full season...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban feels “really good” about Alabama’s offensive line this season

  It has the makings of being a Joe Moore Award-winning group.  Nick Saban has coached his fair share of elite offensive linemen at...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Nick Saban provides updates on Tide DL DJ Dale, Stephon Wynn in fall camp

  With hearing rough news after the injuries to Trey Sanders and Joshua McMillon, Nick Saban brought some comforting information on Alabama’s injury front on Thursday. ...

  By Stephen M. Smith