Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama running back Damien Harris inches closer to record-setting career

  Damien Harris loves the University of Alabama.  It is a genuine appreciation of him toward the school when he talks to students, takes...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Former Tide receiver Amari Cooper to thrive with Dallas Cowboys

  Maybe he just needed a change of scenery from the “Gruden Grinder” and the black hole that is Oakland, Calif. As...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Toughness from QB Tua Tagovailoa guides Alabama to victory LSU

  Adversity has faced every Heisman Trophy winner since the awarded was first presented in 1935, and especially for the honorees at...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Former Alabama cornerback Levi Wallace called to Bills’ active roster

  He proved at the University of Alabama that one does not have to be a five-star athlete in order to make...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama quarterback moving better; Tide starts prep for Mississippi State

  After no viewing period was awarded to local media on Monday, the cameras, notepads and silent whispering returned today as head...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  UA’s offensive line pounds Tigers, Jonah Williams earns SEC weekly honor

  For the first time this season, offensive line coach Brent Key showed Alabama fans that he belongs on Nick Saban’s coaching staff.  During...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama’s Quinnen Williams supplants Ed Oliver as top NFL defensive line prospect

  All the hype surrounding Ed Oliver of University of Houston as the top-ranked defensive lineman prospect for next year’s NFL Draft vanished over...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa’s gutsy performance guides Tide to marquee win over Tigers

  It was neither a 300-yard passing game nor an outing where his completion percentage dazzled national media; however, his toughness and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 6 years ago

  Nick Saban updates injuries on Jalen Hurts, two other offensive stars

  After all the talk was geared toward Louisiana State University coming into last week, Death Valley was silenced as Alabama spanked...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 6 years ago

  Tide defense powers team to victory, shuts out LSU at Tiger Stadium

  LSU asked for all the smoke, and boy did it get it.  Alabama rendered the Tigers’ pedestrian offense scoreless, while allowing...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 6 years ago

  Halftime: Alabama defense pitching shutout versus LSU in Death Valley

  Alabama’s defense is still college football’s gold standard.  It had to remind national media of that in the first half of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  LSU to present Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa first big test as starter

  He played on the biggest stage in college football back in January as he came off the bench to lead the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  UA safety Xavier McKinney gaining more confidence as complete player

  Alabama fans never wanted to lose its defensive backfield to the National Football League, especially after how last season ended, but...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 6 years ago

  LSU cornerback Greedy Williams unloads on Alabama’s receiving unit

  He has lit the final match of bulletin board material before LSU’s matchup with Alabama, and there is no turning back...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa creating fear for LSU, national media

  We have seen the battle of who put up the best billboard, fans of Louisiana State University letting their true feeling...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Josh Gattis’ demanding tactics strikes chord with Alabama receivers

  The wait for him to become a head coach will not be much longer; however, Josh Gattis is graciously enjoying his...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama wraps up week of live prep for LSU matchup

  For Nick Saban to be pleased with two weeks of practice before facing Louisiana State University, it does not look good for Ed...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama OL trying new wrinkle; Craig Kuligowksi coaching up young DL

  It has landed the top seed for the College Football Playoff rankings, but Alabama head coach Nick Saban is more concerned with this weekend. Since...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Quarterback Joe Burrow, LSU defense “not afraid” of matchup with Alabama

  Tua Tagovailoa of Alabama and Joe Burrow of LSU both addressed the media on Monday in regards of Saturday’s matchup at Tiger Stadium;...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama QB returns to practice; defense charged up for LSU

  If one allows national media to tell the story, this weekend serves as the first challenge for the University of Alabama...

  By Stephen M. Smith