Stephen M. Smith

Stories 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama football lands five to AP All-American Preseason Team

  The final piece of rat poison for Nick Saban to sift through came Tuesday via the Associated Press, as the publication released...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Practice report: Clarity forming on OL, ILB, secondary for Alabama football

  With students and student-athletes now moved in at the University of Alabama for the fall semester, football for the Crimson Tide returns next...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Bills’ AJ McCarron did not suffer fracture of collarbone in preseason action

  Fans of the University of Alabama and #BillsMafia are currently breathing a sigh of relief, as quarterback AJ McCarron does not have...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Former Alabama star Jalston Fowler signs with Atlanta Falcons

  Nudie has found a new NFL home.  He was selected in the fourth round of the 2015 draft by the Tennessee...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Pair of freshmen standing out for Alabama at inside linebacker

  Regardless of Alabama fans needing the offense to do much of the lifting this season, Nick Saban has already mentioned the “all hands on deck” mentality on...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts responds strongly in second scrimmage

  Some of the greatest athletes in the realm of sports save their best performances for when people have counted them out....

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Gehrig Dieter lifts Chiefs over Falcons with second half TD reception

  Has he finally earned his way into the heart of Andy Reid?  This is the hope of players around him, quarterback...

  By Stephen M. Smith