Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama DE Raekwon Davis returning to his sophomore form this season

  Not even a bullet in the leg could protect college football from what attacked it in 2017, as sophomore defensive end...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama RB Brian Robinson earns a “bigger” role this season

  He has been patient, he’s been humble, and now his time has come.  Despite being a highly-touted recruit in the 2017...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 5 years ago

  Mack Wilson may be the biggest steal of 2019 NFL Draft for the Browns

  One can have success; however, there remains a sense of lack if the success did not meet the expectations of the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama LB Anfernee Jennings “beyond excited” for this season

  Nick Saban was visibly confused, disappointed and frustrated at the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in January. The embarrassing loss to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa has “drastically improved” in making UA’s offense more prolific

  After producing the best statistics of the Nick Saban era in 2018, is it even possible for Alabama’s offense to be more lethal...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 5 years ago

  Alabama LB Joshua McMillon has one responsibility this season

  It looked, felt and had the essence of a young Nick Saban when Pete Golding took the podium inside the Mal Moore facility...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Six things that stood out at Open Practice for Alabama football

  As exciting as A-Day is, it is merely a formality.  It is a fun event for one to incorporate family in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Pro Football Hall of Famer showers high praise on DB Eddie Jackson

  When Ed Reed recognizes you, you are doing something right.  The 11-year veteran, who epitomized the “free safety” position, was inducted...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  C.J. Mosley “excited” about Jets defense & being reunited with his brother, Jamey

  He’s in a new place, but C.J. Mosley feels right at home.  As No. 73 on the NFL’s Top 100 Players...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  UA’s Matt Womack has high confidence in this year’s offensive line

  Three of the biggest questions for Alabama fans each year all involve injuries, the kicking game and the Crimson Tide’s offensive...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama LB Terrell Lewis now at a “higher level” prior to injuries

  The thought of seeing him healthy for one season as a starter has fans of Alabama football salivating with anticipation. No...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama’s Shyheim Carter is the most important piece of the secondary

  He earned his bachelor’s degree the morning of Saturday’s Open Practice/Fan Day inside Bryant-Denny Stadium, but for Shyheim Carter, his senior...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Saban updates trio of injuries for Alabama; two players will return soon

  Can this year’s team just stay healthy?  A question that Alabama fans ask themselves each season, especially one in which the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Tide coaching staff, players on one accord this season, per Nick Saban

  Even after having all the young recruiters on staff last season and bringing in the top-ranked signing class for 2019, Nick Saban still...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Dissecting two-deep depth chart for Alabama football this season

  Fall camp is back. We have returned to hearing pads pop, helmets clang, passes flying through the air, Nick Saban yelling...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Football Practice Reports

  / 6 years ago

  Notes from Alabama’s first day of fall camp

  With temperatures at 86 degrees and the heat index adding an extra 10, Nick Saban and the Alabama football program returned...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama football: Five biggest positional battles entering fall camp

  We can finally start watching football.  After dealing with speculation, preseason watch lists and guys sitting around a table discussing the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Falcons’ Julio Jones closing in on being NFL’s highest-paid receiver

  It’s about time.  General manager Thomas Dimitroff and the Atlanta Falcons are finally having a serious discussion on negotiation the contract...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Rookie DL Quinnen Williams showing out at Jets training camp

  Adam Gase is an offensive mind; however, one would not know it after seeing his facial expressions on Thursday in terms...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Falcons’ Julio Jones soars at No. 9 on NFL’s Top 100 Players for 2019

  He is still waiting on his pay day from the Atlanta Falcons; however, his peers in the National Football League continue...

  By Stephen M. Smith