Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Raiders pick up fifth-year option on former Alabama receiver Amari Cooper

  One tough year hasn’t diminished Amari Cooper in the eyes of the Oakland Raiders.  According to a press release from the team’s relations...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s Minkah Fitzpatrick announces endorsement with Adidas via social media

  Congratulations are in order for the Alabama football standout.  After having a remarkable career under head coach Nick Saban, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick will hear...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Breaking down five impact performances from Alabama’s spring game

  Over 74,000 people filed into Bryant-Denny Stadium during the weekend to watch what could be an exciting football team for Alabama...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Joseph Bulovas’ consistency to carry into fall practice for Alabama football

  Does the University of Alabama finally have a kicker?  Although one can’t put much thought into a spring game, this question...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama QB Mac Jones dominates spring game, leads Crimson to 24-12 win

  The AJ McCarron comparison has officially started.  After throwing his second touchdown pass of the game, a freshman donning No. 10 ran downfield,...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama QB Mac Jones one of few bright spots in 2018 A-Day Game

  Never doubt the third quarterback in a conversation.  This is what Florida native Mac Jones wanted to show Alabama fans, coaches...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama cornerback Trevon Diggs with another chance to start in secondary

  Even with all the scrutiny he’s under, which includes the media and his father, rising junior quarterback Jalen Hurts has not been ruled...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Averion Hurts, Tide LB Mack Wilson respond to article, transfer rumors on Jalen Hurts

  He set records as a freshman, threw just one interception as a sophomore and took the University of Alabama to two...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Former Alabama defensive standout lands coaching job at Tennessee

  His time in the National Football League with the New Orleans Saints was short lived, but D.J. Pettway remains heavily involved...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Former Alabama linebacker has huge expectations for Mack Wilson next season

  His head coach wants him to play with consistent energy and focus, however, Lyndell “Mack” Wilson has earned his respect at...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama football: Jalen Hurts, Najee Harris and defense among things to watch on A-Day

  Alabama fans will get their first look of the 2018 Crimson Tide squad on Saturday, as Bryant-Denny Stadium should be filled...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Behind Nick Saban, SEC disagreement on Hugh Freeze to Alabama

  He is so use to winning that it’s awkward when Nick Saban does not get his way.  Before arriving at Tuscaloosa in 2007...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Blake Sims on Tide QB race, says Hurts and Tagovailoa ‘are playing for each other’

  On a day where inclement weather loomed large, a former University of Alabama quarterback was on a practice field with his hands...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa suffers setback, Nick Saban talks Jalen Hurts, Mac Jones

  Inclement weather forced Alabama football indoors for its final scrimmage before A-Day, however, sophomore quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was not present during viewing period. ...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama OL to be ‘strength of team’ next season with Wills, Leatherwood

  Alabama has depth, experience and talent returning to its offensive line in the upcoming fall and head coach Nick Saban would be first...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  UA freshman wide receiver to miss remainder of spring practice

  Add Tyrell Shavers to the injury list.  A four-star wide receiver in Alabama’s 2017 signing class, Shavers is expected to have...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Former Tide LB Reuben Foster faces three felonies for domestic violence

  Things are not looking good for Reuben Foster right now.  After a stellar collegiate career at the University of Alabama and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  JK Scott, Alabama players uplift President Trump in prayer at White House

  The leadership of teams coached by Nick Saban at the University of Alabama goes beyond the gridiron game. During its visit to the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama visits White House, President Trump in celebrating 2017 national championship

  In a time where so many people have mixed emotions about President Donald Trump, Alabama football head coach Nick Saban and the Crimson...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama football: Contractual numbers revealed for six assistant coaches

  A major coaching turnover happened after the University of Alabama football program won its fifth national championship under head coach, Nick Saban....

  By Stephen M. Smith