Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  Xavier McKinney to be Alabama’s defensive X-factor versus Oklahoma

  To defend an offense that has multiple explosive parts, having a versatile defensive back helps with neutralizing some things.  Prior to...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Four options to replace Deonte Brown for Alabama vs. Oklahoma

  Some disappointing news was reported from the camp of Alabama football on Monday, as the trio of Elliot Baker, Deonte Brown...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 6 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa updates media on his rehab as Tide arrives in Miami

  Nick Saban and the rest of Alabama football arrived in Miami (Fla.) on Monday afternoon, as it prepares to face Oklahoma in the...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Should Alabama consider hiring Kendal Briles at quarterbacks’ coach?

  As he tries to separate himself from the sexual scandal that occurred at Baylor, maybe a lesson in Nick Saban’s process would do...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Ingram sets new career TD record; Saints clinch home-field throughout playoffs

  Mark Ingram is now a legend in New Orleans, La.  He was not called upon much in the Saints’ 31-28 win...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Marlon Humphrey becoming closer for Ravens defense late in season

  He is not on Ed Reed’s level yet, but Marlon Humphrey wants to try.  After his first interception of the season...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Four freshmen to watch in 2019 for Alabama football

  It ended the first day of the early signing period with success on last week and three to four names still...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Falcons’ receiver Calvin Ridley ends Panthers’ playoff hopes with huge game

  Atlanta traded up in the first round to get Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley fell to the franchise at the 26th overall...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Derrick Henry helps Titans hold off Redskins to remain alive for playoffs

  The jury may be out on whether the Tennessee Titans have trust issues with depending on Derrick Henry; however, it has...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Early signees to have marquee impact as freshmen for Tide in 2019

  Alabama’s coaching staff snatched the title of “elite recruiters” away from Georgia on Wednesday, as the Crimson Tide stands with the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Saints’ RB Mark Ingram set for fifth milestone in eighth NFL season

  Even with him missing the first four games with the New Orleans Saints, running back Mark Ingram knows how to make...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Nick Saban

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama’s Nick Saban wins first national coaching honor since 2016

  He went through a championship season in 2017 without a bunch of linebackers and was forced to switch quarterbacks in the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama defense refuses to let game versus Oklahoma be a “shootout”

  After a taking a day or two to celebrate Christmas, Alabama will be ready for its College Football Playoff game with...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama’s Jeff Banks wins Special Teams Coordinator of the Year

  The addition of a tenth coach on the field has paid dividends for Alabama.  In his first season at Tuscaloosa, Jeff...

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  Nick Saban

  / 6 years ago

  Nick Saban prepared for possible transfer from Jalen Hurts after 2018 season

  Nothing has been confirmed on Jalen Hurts’ destination after this season; however, a subtle comment was made from Nick Saban in Wednesday’s presser. ...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama may have its elite kicker in Will Reichard

  Alabama fans are hoping and praying, but it looks promising.  It has not boasted an elite kicker since Jeremy Shelley in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama needs huge game from CB Saivion Smith versus Oklahoma

  He did not record two pick-sixes as a freshman like Minkah Fitzpatrick did for Alabama in 2015; however, Patrick Surtain II has commanded the respect of...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa update; Tide finishes prep for OU before Christmas break

  Prior to Alabama head coach Nick Saban getting prepared for Christmas, he and the Crimson Tide held practice indoors on Wednesday. It was the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa expects to be 100 percent by next week

  As his younger brother, Taulia Tagovailoa, signed his letter of intent for the University of Alabama in the 2019 signing class, Tua Tagovailoa spoke...

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  Subscriber

  / 6 years ago

  Paul Tyson’s arrival to Alabama is much bigger than family legacy

  When he got Julio Jones to sign with the University of Alabama in 2008, it stamped Nick Saban as an elite recruiter in...

  By Stephen M. Smith