Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Ben Davis, UA’s 2018 class becomes important after injury at OLB

  Remember all the negative reactions from Alabama’s 2018 signing class?  The theme was the coaching staff did not recruit hard enough...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Scrimmage notes: Reserve LB absent, DB not in non-contact uniform

  The rain delay has ended as Nick Saban and Alabama football are in Bryant-Denny Stadium for its second and final preseason scrimmage. For the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Names/positions to watch for in Alabama’s second scrimmage

  Due to a rain/lightening delay, the University of Alabama football program will wait before taking to Bryant-Denny Stadium for its second preseason...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Matt Womack suffers foot injury, Alabama shifting around offensive line

  It has been a tough offseason for one of Alabama’s more powerful offensive linemen, but it seems as though he’s channeled...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino assures victory over Alabama

  Confidence is important, however, what has happened to letting one’s performance speak for itself in the arena of play. It is...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 6 years ago

  Practice report: Freshman DB takes reps with first-team defense

  Alabama football is in its second full week of fall practice and while ESPN is getting every inch of camera time...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Freshman defensive back pushing for playing time this season at Alabama

  Moments like Tua Tagovailoa’s pass to Devonta Smith, Alabama’s defense in the College Football Playoff and Da’Ron Payne recording a touchdown reception while picking off...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Former UA star Blake Sims remains hopeful of Jalen Hurts at starting quarterback

  In a quarterback race where all cards point to sophomore Tua Tagovailoa starting for the University of Alabama football program, one former player...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 6 years ago

  Former UA star wants Blake Sims to “slim down” in new football endeavor

  Mike McCoy enjoyed success at the University of Alabama under Mike Shula and Nick Saban; however, the former wide receiver turn business...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 6 years ago

  Alabama star RB absent from practice due to ankle injury

  Much concern was made over Twitter on Monday as Alabama football star running back, Najee Harris was absent from practice. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Sources: Alabama finds role for freshman wide receiver Tyrell Shavers

  Every receiver from the 2017 class anticipates turning in massive numbers this season, and Alabama’s first preseason scrimmage over the weekend was...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 6 years ago

  Quinnen Williams becoming “most productive” player for Alabama

  Former Alabama football star Jonathan Allen is no fortune teller; however, he did mention something accurate before pursuing the National Football...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 6 years ago

  Louisville WR calls out UA’s secondary, said “Tide isn’t beating other players”

  Dez Fitzpatrick has done one of two things with his latest statement at Louisville’s media day event: signed his own death warrant or...

  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...

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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....

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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