Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Tracking impact Tide players in Orange Bowl win over Sooners

  Nick Saban and Alabama football are headed back to California; the place where its unprecedented run started in 2009. After handling Oklahoma 45-34...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Tide unveils full scout team in second practice for CFP title game

  It will have one last practice on Thursday before taking the plane to Santa Clara, Calif., however, rainy conditions forced Alabama...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Star linebacker limited, UA starts practice for Clemson

  Alabama and Clemson will face each other for a fourth time on Jan. 7, and for the third time it will...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama LB Christian Miller “questionable” for CFP title game versus Clemson

  Alabama football head coach, Nick Saban confirmed all reports on Christian Miller’s injury being minor in Tuesday’s coaches teleconference for the College Football...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Could Alabama relive 2017 national title moment against Clemson?

  Life has an ebb and flow to it.  From bodies of water to sports, it never ceases to amaze in seeing...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Former Alabama receiver Gehrig Dieter records first career NFL catch

  He might want to keep this football, but there is more coming for him.  After toiling on the practice squad, wide...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Update on Christian Miller, trio of players to look at for matchup with Clemson

  A huge sigh of relief now sets on Crimson Tide fans.  Upon first glance of him getting up, it did not...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama safety Xavier McKinney held his own in Tide’s win over Sooners

  Aside from Charleston Rambo getting behind him for a touchdown reception in the second half, Alabama safety Xavier McKinney held his...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  DeVonta Smith victimizes Sooners defense for second 100-yard performance

  Alabama football has arguably the deepest wide receiver corps in college football and while sophomore Tua Tagovailoa connects well with everyone, there is something...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa outduels Kyler Murray, sends UA to CFP title game

  The real Heisman Trophy winner stood up at Hard Rock Stadium over the weekend and he was wearing crimson and white...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama defense locks down Kyler Murray in first half of Orange Bowl

  In what was supposed to be a shootout, Alabama’s defense proved to be more than words in the first half of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Raekwon Davis needs huge game versus Oklahoma to set up draft stock

  He was projected as a preseason All-American in the summer and was set up to have a monster junior year; however,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Derrick Henry to vanquish Colts for final spot in AFC playoffs

  Derrick Henry is used to ruining things for others.  He snatched a Heisman chance from Leonard Fournette, embarrassed a Michigan State defender in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Minkah Fitzpatrick pens special message to UA players before Orange Bowl

  He was a critical part of two national championships and while Minkah Fitzpatrick is enjoying the professional game, he would love to be...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama QB coach Dan Enos talks Jalen Hurts’ maturation in passing game

  Consistent encouragement and reinforcement go a long way into helping someone grow into becoming something special. For Jalen Hurts, the Alabama quarterback was...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Eyabi Anoma reflects on freshman year, wants to increase football knowledge

  Before celebrating Christmas in Miami (Fla.) and preparing for Oklahoma, Alabama football went through five days of practice in Tuscaloosa, Ala....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama RB Josh Jacobs turns up heat in practice for Sooners

  He wants this game and his teammates know it.  Barring a change of heart or something crazy, Saturday could be one...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Updates on Tua Tagovailoa, two Tide LBs in final practice for Orange Bowl

  After entertaining the media at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday morning, Alabama football participated in its final walk-through at Barry University...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 6 years ago

  Report: Trio of Tide players out for entire College Football Playoff

  Alabama did not have three of its players – Deonte Brown, Kedrick James and Elliot Baker – on the plane with the rest...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama LB Terrell Lewis to return to school for 2019 season

  He will not play against Oklahoma – according to head coach Nick Saban at media day – but Alabama linebacker Terrell Lewis did...

  By Stephen M. Smith