Stephen M. Smith

Stories 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...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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. ...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Four players representing Alabama football in 2019 NFL Pro Bowl

  The roster is out for the 2019 NFL Pro Bowl and once again, the University of Alabama is well represented.   Per...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Former Tide RB Bo Scarbrough signed to Seattle Seahawks

  For the Seattle Seahawks and head coach Pete Caroll, the piece needed to get back to a Super Bowl and win...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Eddie Jackson powers Bears to its first division title since 2010

  Chicago is a city that is proud to be back atop the football landscape.  It has been a struggle since 2010,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Nick Saban has fun, unveils nice jump shot in pickup game with Maria Taylor

  The combination of Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts brought the University of Alabama to an undefeated regular season, a Southeastern Conference championship and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa “ahead of schedule” for College Football Playoff

  His rehab is paying off.   Since having arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle, Tua Tagovailoa has made the recovery process look effortless as he returned...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Freshman LB Eyabi Anoma gets personal day from practice to “sort things out”

  One of Alabama’s five-stars from its 2018 signing class was not at practice on Monday, and when head coach Nick Saban mentioned he...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Mack Wilson, UA defense using Heisman finish as motivation for Oklahoma

  The buildup to the Orange Bowl is real.  Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson was live and ready for interviews on Monday, as...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Practice report: Terrell Lewis showing full effort; UA unveils scout-team defense

  After having two practices on last week, Alabama football opened Monday with its third session in preparing for Oklahoma next Saturday...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Why Nick Saban does not win more national coaching honors?

  The last time Nick Saban was showered with national coaching honors was in 2008.  He was trying to get the University of Alabama...

  By Stephen M. Smith