Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 6 years ago

  Pair of injuries affect Tide after first preseason scrimmage

  Here we go again. When it had quite a few linebackers suffer injuries last season, the prayer from those highly invested...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa captures Alabama’s first preseason scrimmage

  The sophomore is something special.  Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Practice report: Alabama gears up for first scrimmage; veteran linebacker absent

  After hearing from NBA great Kobe Bryant on Thursday, Alabama head coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide returned to practice Friday for...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  NBA great Kobe Bryant talks mentality with Nick Saban, Alabama football

  Alabama football is on another level when it comes to championships, nutrition and attracting marquee names to speak to players in the offseason. The...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Recruiting

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama lands huge four-star OL for 2019 recruiting class

  Right as Georgia and head coach Kirby Smart appeared to have taken the lead in the 2019 recruiting cycle, Nick Saban strikes again....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  UA assistant unveils new practice tactic; Tide continues shifting linebackers

  Despite outside noise, head coach Nick Saban and the University of Alabama football team took to the practice field for its...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  UA running back defends Jalen Hurts after recent comments from Fan Day

  This will be the most entertaining quarterback race no matter who ends up winning the starting job. After making his comments...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Former Alabama wide receiver signs with AAF League in Birmingham

  Looks like the state of Alabama will have a professional sports team.  On March 20, filmmaker Charles Ebersol founded the Alliance...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama players to keep watch for in fall practice

  After covering the open practice for Alabama football on last week, yours truly of Touchdown Alabama Magazine released a podcast on...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Five UA players that impressed at Fan Day/Open practice

  It was an interesting week at the University of Alabama as people were in town for graduations, Crimson Tide fan day,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Jalen Hurts addresses UA’s uncontrollable QB talk, says “he’s still here”

  It has been a perplexing offseason for Jalen Hurts.  The individual who had once compelled everyone to wear a “Hurts So...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Highlights

  / 6 years ago

  WATCH: Alabama’s LBs, DL and secondary in fall practice

  During Alabama football’s first fall camp session on Friday, Devin Jackson of Touchdown Alabama Magazine focused on defensive linemen, linebackers (both...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  UA assistant coaches feeling more at home after first practice

    Back to hard days in the heat. Alabama football head coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide kicked off fall...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Sophomore TE puts injury behind him for breakout season at Alabama

  If one was to poll the Alabama football fan base on which tight end it expects to have a monster season...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Jaguars’ veteran defensive back said he “loves” Ronnie Harrison’s game

  Many felt like he should have been selected in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft, but Ronnie Harrison is...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Calvin Ridley “fitting in” very nicely with Atlanta Falcons offense

  As he prepares to enter his rookie season in the National Football League, former Alabama football wide receiver Calvin Ridley arguably...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Biggest position battles for Alabama entering fall practice

  It has been the quarterback conversation that’s dominated offseason news; however, more is needed to be discussed for the University of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Pair of Tide stars named to Walter Camp preseason watch list for 2018

  Aside from Fred Biletnikoff, Ray Gay and Lou Groza awards, there has at least been one University of Alabama player named to a preseason...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Atlanta Falcons, wide receiver Julio Jones agree to adjust 2018 contract

  Julio Jones is officially reporting to training camp.  After a summer long pursuit of wanting an update to contract for this...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 6 years ago

  Quarterback Jalen Hurts not leaving Alabama per report from ESPN

  He became the ultimate team player after choosing to support Tua Tagovailoa in the College Football Playoff title game when Nick Saban made the switch;...

  By Stephen M. Smith