Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  UA star receiver limited for second straight practice in work for Tennessee

  A curveball was thrown in Tuesday’s weather forecast, as chilly conditions and a 65-degree temperature awaited Alabama football on the practice...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  UT athletic director Phillip Fulmer has Vols revved up to face Tide

  Phillip Fulmer was the last Tennessee head football coach to defeat Alabama, and though it came 11 years ago in 2006...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Two scenarios for UA if receiver DeVonta Smith can’t go against Tennessee

  DeVonta Smith twice won his way into the hearts of Alabama football fans and both situations came with the game on the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Practice report: Updating injuries on Tagovailoa, WRs heading into UT game

  Alabama returned to practice on Monday, following its 39-10 victory over Missouri inside Bryant-Denny Stadium for homecoming. After getting its seventh...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Isaiah Buggs looking like this year’s Jonathan Allen for UA defense

  He was trying to fit in with the culture last season, but now Isaiah Buggs has accepted his role of being...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama CB Saivion Smith delivers marquee performance against Missouri

  The concern all week in practice was a potential drop in production for Alabama’s defensive backfield with Trevon Diggs (broken foot)...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  Mack Wilson guides UA defense to thorough performance vs. Missouri

  So many aspects played into Alabama football securing a win versus Missouri for homecoming over the weekend; however, the biggest one...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa nearing single-season record for TD passes

  He has taken over a few statistical categories in the University of Alabama football record book and is regarded as the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Homecoming matchup against Tigers sets up well for Saivion Smith

  After an intense week of practice, Alabama’s defense looks to provide fans with a dominant performance for homecoming versus Missouri inside...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Jaylen Waddle earns highest grade among freshman via Pro Football Focus

  He has restored Alabama football to having a dynamic weapon on special teams that rivals former stars like Javier Arenas, Christion...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama coaches lock in on developing opportunities for Nigel Knott

  The beginning of Nigel Knott’s playing career at the University of Alabama has been a mixture of everything, and he is...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 6 years ago

  UA quarterback Tua Tagovailoa among three injury updates from Nick Saban

  With the exception of Trevon Diggs (broken foot), the University of Alabama will have two players fully healthy for its homecoming...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  UA football adds two more names to Bednarik Award list for 2018

  Upon the initial watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award revealed over the summer, the University of Alabama had its trio of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Practice report: UA defensive line looks for marquee performance versus Missouri

  As much as this is an important weekend for Alabama head coach Nick Saban to secure a win inside Bryant-Denny Stadium on homecoming,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  Defensive end Isaiah Buggs pacing Alabama’s pass rush through six games

  He got everyone’s attention with 10 tackles versus Texas A&M in 2017, and commanded all players to respect Alabama football head...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama has three options at left cornerback with Trevon Diggs out

  Just as he was starting to play well, junior cornerback Trevon Diggs got hampered by a broken foot in Alabama’s 65-31...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Practice report: New look in secondary, UA ramps up intensity for Tigers

  When Nick Saban takes ownership of a bad performance, it is followed with him being colorful toward his players in practice for the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Practice report: Injury updates, UA gearing up for homecoming vs. Missouri

  Despite an offensive fire show and a pick-six from defensive back Shyheim Carter, Alabama head football coach Nick Saban was not pleased with the team’s...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama tight end Irv Smith drawing high attention from NFL scouts

  The tight end position is getting consistent love within the Alabama offense, and no one is appreciating this more than Irv...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa is Flawless so far in 2018 for Alabama… Kind of

  Give him the Heisman Trophy.  The mumbling that may come from national media against Tua Tagovailoa of Alabama in winning the coveted bronze...

  By Stephen M. Smith