Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa priming Alabama’s secondary for an impactful season

  The term “unfinished business” has been felt throughout the University of Alabama football program since its lost to Clemson back in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 6 years ago

  UA freshman has “DNA” for what Saban needs on his defensive line

  The more information heard on him should energize Alabama fans.  Freshman defensive lineman DJ Dale will be a factor this season...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Raiders sign first-rounder Josh Jacobs to four-year contract

  The dispute is over.  Rookie running back Josh Jacobs has his money, as the Oakland Raiders signed him to a four-year...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Player Spotlights

  / 6 years ago

  2019 Player Spotlight: OL Emil Ekiyor Jr.

  As we hit the summer portion of the offseason, Touchdown Alabama Magazine will release a series of player spotlight pieces on...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  NFL analyst has Josh Jacobs among Offensive Rookie of the Year candidates

  Josh Jacobs stands as one of the highest-profiled rookies to watch.  The former University of Alabama running back went from not...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  SEC News

  / 6 years ago

  Five SEC quarterbacks to test UA’s secondary in 2019 regular season

  The unofficial countdown to the return of college football for the Southeastern Conference begins in two weeks with media days at...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama QB Mac Jones “a grown man” entering this season

  With the work he has turned in all summer, Alabama football head coach Nick Saban may end up redshirting freshmen Taulia Tagovailoa and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Five most improved players for Alabama

  Throughout the offseason, we have looked at offensive leaders, defensive leaders, impactful freshmen and players that one should not sleep on...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Gehrig Dieter about to become a major factor for Chiefs this season

  Fans and media personnel around the Kansas City Chiefs are very excited for third-year wide receiver – second year on active...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  2019 Alabama Player Spotlights

  / 6 years ago

  2019 Player Spotlight: OL Matt Womack

  As we hit the summer portion of the offseason, Touchdown Alabama Magazine will release a series of player spotlight pieces on...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Tide freshman DL conditioning to be an “every down player” this season

  He told returning senior Raekwon Davis that he will be better than former Alabama standout, Da’Ron Payne in spring practice, and true freshman...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 6 years ago

  Scheduling non-conference for UA football is not always easy

  In the last few years under Nick Saban, fans of rival schools have casted shade upon Alabama’s non-conference schedule for football. The...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Former Tide DL Quinnen Williams grabs top rating for rookies on Madden 20

  He talked so much about having players such as Le’Veon Bell and C.J. Mosley on his ultimate team for Madden via Electronic Arts,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama freshman DL prepared for a monster season

  Alabama signed six defensive linemen in its top-ranked 2019 recruiting class, but DJ Dale is positioned as someone who looks to be...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Former Tide DB thinks Brian Robinson Jr. is ready for a “breakout season”

  Nothing is more exciting than seeing a homegrown talent have success.  When dissecting Brian Robinson Jr., the junior running back for...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Nick Saban, Alabama not urgent about signing a QB for 2020 class

  In a loaded quarterback class, which consists of five-star DJ Uiagalelei and four-stars Bryce Young and Carson Beck, Nick Saban and Alabama does not...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  UA receiver DeVonta Smith to build off deep threat abilities this season

  If no one else besides Alabama football fans will show DeVonta Smith some love, Pro Football Focus will gladly commend the returning junior...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama needs Mac Jones, two others to be ready at QB for this season

  A storyline that fans of Alabama football are annoyed with has happened again.  According to various reports, including one from Ed...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama DB Xavier McKinney headlines a strong group for this season

  With the hiring of Charles Kelly (previously at Tennessee) and retaining Karl Scott from last season, the University of Alabama can...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 6 years ago

  Former Tide DB praises Jerry Jeudy, says UA’s defense will be ready

  Chris Rogers kicked off this week’s edition of former players featured on In My Own Words with Stephen Smith of Touchdown Alabama Magazine....

  By Stephen M. Smith