Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Raiders’ head coach Jon Gruden says Amari Cooper ‘will be offensive focal point’ in 2018

  Injuries and dropped passes kept Amari Cooper from having a third consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2017, but the fourth overall pick...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Rams defense to depend much on LB Mark Barron in 2018 NFL season

  With the National Football League’s new year starting next Wednesday, franchise tags and free agency moves are on the agenda for...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Former Vols head coach Butch Jones turns to Nick Saban to revive career

  Not winning a national championship or losing to Auburn both stand at the top for things that frustrate Crimson Tide football...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama QB Jalen Hurts honors bet with Charles Barkley, spurns Auburn in process

  He is not only a man of his word, but Jalen Hurts also wants to remind people of the college football...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 7 years ago

  Observations from Alabama’s 2018 Pro Day

  Thirteen former University of Alabama standouts were inside the Hank Crisp Indoor facility on Wednesday, getting a chance to enhance their opportunities to continue playing...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 7 years ago

  Several former Alabama defensive standouts turned heads at NFL Scouting Combine

  Even with the University of Alabama getting more explosive on offense under Nick Saban, defense remains the staple for the football program. During the...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 7 years ago

  Former Tide WR Robert Foster has pro scouts, media pundits on notice at NFL Combine

  His teammate at the University of Alabama made it known prior to Saturday’s workout on how wide receiver Robert Foster would...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 7 years ago

  RB Bo Scarbrough represents Alabama in dominate fashion at NFL Combine

  Penn State University standout Saquon Barkley has been recognized as the toast of the NFL Combine at running back, however, do not try to explain that logic to Bo...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  UAB football adds former Alabama DL Nick Gentry as an assistant coach

  If he is not producing professional athletes at the next level, then University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban is grooming the...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 7 years ago

  Former NFL standout names Calvin Ridley ‘most polished WR in 2018 draft class’

  Before suiting up as an analyst for NFL Network, Reggie Wayne was one of the premiere faces at wide receiver in the...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama football lands ECU transfer quarterback for 2018 signing class

  While the University of Alabama did not sign a talented freshman quarterback for its 2018 recruiting class, head coach Nick Saban and company...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Four-star wide receiver prepared to contribute at Alabama next season

  No one from Alabama’s 2017 class of receivers takes a back seat, especially after watching the trio of Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs III...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  UA assistant coach Scott Cochran delivers intensity in social media debut

  A new video surfaced Monday on Twitter, and it is one that gave Alabama fans goosebumps when thinking about what happened in...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Names to replace Da’Ron Payne at defensive tackle for Alabama next season

  Much excitement is buzzing around the University of Alabama as this spring is projected to be the most highly-anticipating one since...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 7 years ago

  Potential NFL Draft landing spots for Alabama safety Ronnie Harrison

  He was as good as the twice named first team All-SEC and All-American beside him in the secondary, but Ronnie Harrison was overlooked due to...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton to turn heads at NFL Scouting Combine

  Before the new year arrived, fans of Alabama football saw an emotion from one of its favorite players that it did...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama finalizes 2018 coaching staff; long-time assistant moves to off-field role

  All positions have been filled for the University of Alabama football team, as Nick Saban announced the new additions via the Crimson Tide’s athletics communications department. ...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 7 years ago

  Potential landing spots for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in upcoming NFL Draft

  He is regarded by most NFL Draft media analysts as a top-five to top-10 pick for this year’s venue, but it...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama expected to hire long-time Missouri, Miami assistant Craig Kuligowski

  He has yet to finalize his staff for next season, but University of Alabama football head coach Nick Saban appears to have found the Crimson...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Why Daniel Wright serves as an ideal fit in Alabama’s dime package

  Spring practice will answer a lot of questions, including the quarterback competition, who replaces Bradley Bozeman at center, a solidified No. 2 running...

  By Stephen M. Smith