Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama’s five standout performers from week one victory over Louisville

  Louisville came out talking, but it was the University of Alabama that was pure action throughout its season opener last week...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa spearheads Alabama’s offense in dismantling Louisville

  Alabama fans, behold your quarterback.  He’s more than a one-pass quarterback, more than a one-half quarterback, and more than a one-trick...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Breaking News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama’s Tagovailoa to start season opener versus Louisville

  The decision has been made.  After a long offseason of avoiding questions and tip-toeing over questions concerning the quarterback position, University...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Veteran OL improved mentally in processing system, should have big year for Tide

  He was one of five offensive linemen signed in Alabama’s 2015 recruiting class, and tonight’s meeting with Louisville could potentially kick...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Nick Saban to play Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa versus Louisville, but who starts?

  The biggest insight for tonight’s matchup will come from starting lineups being announced, as Alabama fans are still awaiting information on...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  Breaking down Louisville’s marquee stars for meeting with Tide

  Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino and his team have done much chatting this offseason on how they will dominate Alabama to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 6 years ago

  Five impact players on clock for UA in season opener versus Louisville

  College football has returned and fans couldn’t be any happier.  With all marquee matchups scheduled for Saturday, the headliner is Alabama’s...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama QB Mac Jones could see some action versus Louisville

  Alabama football head coach Nick Saban remains buttoned up on conversations at the quarterback position, which has continued building more speculation as to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Practice report: Veteran RB returns to freshman form; Tide finalizes prep for Louisville

  Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., will be rocking this weekend as it will be the season opening venue for Alabama...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama LB Jamey Mosley to gain more playing time this season

  Eyes were drawn to Tua Tagovailoa, Jaylen Waddle, Ale Kaho, Chris Owens and Deonte Brown based on where they stood on Monday’s depth chart; however, there...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  Veteran defensive lineman to finally shine for Alabama this season

  Johnny Dwight’s patience is about to pay dividends.  Like all other high prized defensive linemen, choosing to play at the University of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Subscriber

  / 6 years ago

  Three-star freshman draws comparison to former Tide star at linebacker

  As true freshman Jarez Parks tries to be the piece that rises at outside linebacker, Alabama’s coaching staff has gotten a pleasant surprise...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Subscriber

  / 6 years ago

  UA freshman wide receiver continues to stand out in practice

  Jaylen Waddle will do more than start this season.   Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  UA star WR mastering art of not being too “frustrated” in fall camp

  Frustration is a common theme for five-star football players with God-given abilities at skill positions that feel as though they are not...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  Four-star freshman to be Alabama’s answer at outside linebacker

  To say Alabama’s 2017 recruiting class was talented would be stating the obvious; however, there was one player that was not...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Subscriber

  / 6 years ago

  Projecting two-deep roster for UA’s defense, special teams in 2018

  After releasing a two-deep projection for Alabama’s offense earlier this week, our attention now turns to the defensive side of the ball...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Practice report: Star RB returns to work; more observations on defense

  The focus will shift to offense next week, but defense still remains a glaring topic in fall camp for the University...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Practice recap: Freshman OLB emerging; veteran CB taking reps at safety

  With its final scrimmage of preseason action scheduled for Saturday, Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide worked in sunny, 90-degree weather...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Practice report: Freshmen stepping up at oustide linebacker for Alabama

  Alabama has its final preseason scrimmage this weekend and before the roster becomes set and stone, head coach Nick Saban and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Projecting two-deep roster for Alabama’s offense in 2018 season

  No matter if Nick Saban calls it a “rep chart,” fans of Alabama football that study rosters understand a depth chart when one...

  By Stephen M. Smith