Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Practice report: Veteran OLB limited; more scout team numbers unveiled

  Temperatures have been sweltering so far this week, but this kind of weather is exactly what Alabama football head coach Nick Saban wants...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Southeastern Conference releases 2019 season schedule for Alabama football

  Even with all focus being on this year there’s nothing wrong about planning for the future.  The Southeastern Conference office in Birmingham (Ala.) released the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Practice report: Defensive scout team preparing guys for Texas A&M

  After posting some good numbers in Alabama’s win over Ole Miss, junior inside linebacker Mack Wilson was first to social media...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Minkah Fitzpatrick secures “FitzMagic” trademark from veteran NFL QB

  Minkah Fitzpatrick is two for two in getting things done in Miami, Fla.  The first-round pick from the University of Alabama has...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 6 years ago

  Terrell Lewis continues impressive progression through rehab

  Terrell Lewis is doing everything possible to return to the field.  As one who’s been tabbed as the “heart and soul”...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama football recognizes eight players of the week after win at Mississippi

  For the University of Alabama, its offensive line and entire defense made a statement last week in a dominating 62-7 rout...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama OL shows out in win over Mississippi after two rough weeks

  Brent Key did the most sweating in practice last week.  The third-year offensive line coach for Alabama had to deal with...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  From heartbreak to master play caller: Mike Locksley finds safe haven in UA football

  Alabama football is known for many things; however, the program’s finest accomplishment was delivering an assistant coach through the most gut-wrenching moment...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  Quinnen Williams becoming most dominant player on UA’s defensive line

  All the question marks coming into this season on Alabama’s defense have been answered within the first three games. While Deionte Thompson has...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Five Rebels for Alabama to focus on in week three SEC matchup

  Normally, CBS grabs the first Southeastern Conference matchup that features Alabama football but ESPN beat it to the punch this weekend and has the Tide...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  Could Jerry Jeudy’s career end up better than Calvin Ridley’s at Alabama?

  Not a single wide receiver from the University of Alabama program was named a candidate for the Fred Biletnikoff preseason award...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Three reasons why national media has Tide on upset alert versus Rebels

  A focused, yet calm Nick Saban took the podium on Wednesday for his presser as he knows that Saturday’s matchup versus Mississippi is...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama football carries most players on NFL rosters with 44

  In 12 seasons as head coach for the University of Alabama football program, Nick Saban has done more than win national titles and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  Patrick Surtain, Trevon Diggs earning trust from UA coaches in Ole Miss prep

  Preseason hype is over and the first two games are in the books.  For the University of Alabama football team, Southeastern...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 6 years ago

  Joseph Bulovas named UA’s starting kicker moving forward this season

  All Alabama fans and the coaching staff desire from the kicking is positive consistency from within 40 yards. Graduate transfer Austin...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Practice report: UA shakes up nickel defense in preparation for Mississippi

  Probably the biggest storyline to be featured this weekend in Alabama’s meeting with Mississippi is between quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Ta’amu.  Both guys...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Minkah Fitzpatrick pays dividends for Dolphins in its win over Titans

  Before he started his collegiate career at the University of Alabama, Crimson Tide fans prayed for a New Jersey native to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Practice report: Nick Saban confirms injury updates; young LB starting to grow

  As conference play opens up for the University of Alabama, head coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide are now focused on Mississippi...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 6 years ago

  UA football recognizes eight players of the week following win over Ark. State

  Alabama football head coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide breezed through Arkansas State in its home opener at Bryant-Denny Stadium, to the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 6 years ago

  Nick Saban gives updates on two injuries, one will miss remainder of season

  Non-contact injuries have affected Alabama’s defense in the last two years.  It dealt with having the linebacker position eviscerated in 2017,...

  By Stephen M. Smith