Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban ‘not satisfying needs’ in talking Alabama quarterbacks after first scrimmage

  If one tries to choose Nick Saban’s quarterback, it must prepare for repercussions when he takes the podium at his pressers. After the University of Alabama had...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Former top-rated specialist looks to end all kicking woes for Alabama

  Unless one carries the mentality of Leigh Tiffin or Jeremy Shelley, kickers in the Nick Saban regime at Alabama have struggled with being clutch...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Young DBs showed out in first scrimmage, star WR continues to work in secondary

  Alabama will be without six defensive backs next season, and five in particular expect to hear their names called in the...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama scrimmage report: Injuries, Tua Tagovailoa and offensive line update

  Regardless of unfriendly weather conditions– cloudy, 69 degrees – the University of Alabama football program and head coach Nick Saban are at Bryant-Denny...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Former Tide DB talks QB competition, tweets that Jalen Hurts should switch positions

  As the offseason continues, more suggestions on what Jalen Hurts should do moving forward at the University of Alabama keep coming...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 7 years ago

  Two former UA players invited to participated in 2018 NFL Draft festivities

  The National Football League announced 22 prospects that have been invited to this year’s draft festivities on Thursday, as the event is scheduled for April...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Practice report: Reserve LB improving, Tide ready for first scrimmage

  Before it takes to Bryant-Denny Stadium for its first scrimmage, Alabama went through its seventh practice today in sunny, 65-degree weather...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama football: Six-man race to replace Da’Ron Payne at defensive tackle

  After starting three seasons at defensive tackle at the University of Alabama, Da’Ron Payne is projected a first-round pick for the upcoming NFL...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s offense impressing Nick Saban thus far in spring practice

  In all of his coaching stops, Nick Saban developed a mentality for his teams and its fan base to hang their hats on...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban fires back at LeBron James, says Tide ‘will continue doing Shop Talk’

  LeBron James is a three-time champion of the National Basketball Association and the face of the league, but he met his...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Fan poll: Favorite Alabama quarterback of Nick Saban era

  Although he missed on some guys, University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has nailed on a few quarterbacks during his time...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy confirms report on injury, focused on returning this spring

  Alabama suffered a scare to its talented wide receiving unit on Monday as a report surfaced via Matt Zenitz of AL.com, concerning Jerry Jeudy...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Terrell Lewis excited about Tosh Lupoi calling defense, says team ‘knows what he wants’

  Even with its success in two seasons under Jeremy Pruitt, Alabama football has yet to reach its maximum potential on defense. With a...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  LeBron James issues copyright infringement letter to Alabama for ‘Shop Talk’ show

  LeBron James is the face of the National Basketball Association.  While his title of small forward/power forward simply answers his position...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 7 years ago

  Stephen’s Report: Inside mock draft 1.0 for Alabama players in this year’s venue

  We are three weeks away from seeing a new wave of talent enter the National Football League on draft weekend, which...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  From no collegiate offers to stardom at Alabama: JUCO made Isaiah Buggs ‘a man’

  When he is on the field, he plays like nothing else matters.  An intense focus takes over his body as he...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s Jeff Allen wins National Athletic Trainer of the Year

  His work is done behind the scenes, however, Thursday allowed him to grab center stage attention for his efforts with the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Former Vols head coach Butch Jones to pocket $35K as Alabama analyst, intern

  Details on Butch Jones’ contract at the University of Alabama emerged on Thursday, and the number is significantly less than what...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Academics keeping talented Tide linebacker off field in spring practice

  Nick Saban enjoys winning national championships, but the University of Alabama head football coach wants nothing more than to see his players excel...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Saban praises medical staff for Tagovailoa’s recovery, says ‘he was able to do stuff in practice’

  Alabama sophomore quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is ahead of schedule in being able to perform some things on the field after suffering an injury to his...

  By Stephen M. Smith