Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Calvin Ridley records touchdown reception in Falcons’ seventh OTA session

  Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn did not shy away from showing his excitement toward this year’s rookie class and in Tuesday’s...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  NFL media analysts impressed with Alabama quarterbacks at Elite 11 pro day

  After what he did against Georgia in January and the talent Alabama will have surrounding him in the fall, it is...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  PODCAST: How Nick Saban, UA will benefit from change to grad transfer rule?

  All it took was one sentence from Nick Saban and a vote from the Southeastern Conference’s law-making officials to have an alteration to one...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Wide receiver Cam Sims standing out at Washington Redskins OTA’s

  He was one of five guys the University of Alabama placed in the National Football League through undrafted free agency, however, wide...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  NFL Network analyst names Redskins’ Jonathan Allen for breakout star in 2018

  While releasing Kirk Cousins for Alex Smith has Washington confident on offense, head coach Jay Gruden also sees some major improvements...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Boating fun for Nick Saban, Alabama players goes horribly wrong

  It’s not often that one sees college football’s ultimate schemer look helpless, but a comical moment happened Thursday with Alabama head football...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Miami Dolphins sign first-round safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to four-year deal

  Before it takes to minicamp, Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and general manager Chris Grier took care of serious business on Friday...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Kenyan Drake showing signs of leadership entering third season with Dolphins

  It was three springs ago when Kenyan Drake entered the National Football League.  In balancing football with adulthood, Drake recorded three touchdowns as a rookie...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Falcons QB Matt Ryan finding his No. 2 option in rookie Calvin Ridley

  He does not have Julio Jones for organized team activities, but Matt Ryan might have found his number two option for next...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama’s next marquee running back could come from Montgomery area

  One city that Alabama football head coach Nick Saban must keep a firm grip on in recruiting is Montgomery, Ala. With it producing big names like Shaun Dion Hamilton (Carver),...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Shaun Dion Hamilton’s departure to NFL served an ‘eye opening’ notice for Mack Wilson

  Few places have more talent than what’s known as the “Tri-County Area.”  In a region that fits Millbrook, Montgomery, Prattville and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  UA alumnus, former MSU & NFL coach Sylvester Croom hired to Senior Bowl staff

  His journey to be the best started in Tuscaloosa, Ala., as he was one of the greatest players during the era...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram makes first-ever NFL’s Top 100 appearance

  He will face a four-game suspension next season for violating the National Football League’s substance-abuse policy (performance-enhancing drugs), but it does...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama’s Nick Saban talks latest quarterback for 2018 signing class

  With spring meetings occurring this week in Florida for Southeastern Conference coaches, University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban entertained multiple questions on Tuesday – including one...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Julio Jones not leaving Falcons, excited to work with Calvin Ridley

  Well, Atlanta can put the idea of life after Julio Jones on hold after he has confirmed that he is not...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  LeBron James to keep championship tradition going between he and Nick Saban

  Their views on barbershop shows may differ, but there is one thing that Alabama head football coach Nick Saban and LeBron James both...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Former Alabama DB Minkah Fitzpatrick focused on making plays for Dolphins

  When he signed his letter of intent for the University of Alabama in 2015, Minkah Fitzpatrick’s main goals were to be productive and win...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa throws for first time since injuring his hand

  In showing that he is ready for next season, sophomore quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was in California over the weekend at a private camp...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Landon Collins pushing to return for New York Giants’ June minicamp

  While he has not been with the franchise for organized team activities, defensive back Landon Collins has noticed a difference with...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  PODCAST: Alabama-USC rematch set for 2020, Tide lands top-ranked kicker for 2019

  It was a strong news week for the University of Alabama football program, as the Crimson Tide and University of Southern...

  By Stephen M. Smith