Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama checks in at No. 1 for Athlon Sports’ top-25 rankings for 2018

  Even with losing All-American pieces on defense and guys like Calvin Ridley and Bo Scarbrough on offense to the National Football...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Three players for Alabama to watch as it continues 2019 recruiting cycle

  After being given just 20 scholarships last year and pulling in college football’s sixth-best recruiting class, the University of Alabama is...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Former Tide offensive lineman announces transfer program on social media

  Dallas Warmack, the younger brother of former University of Alabama standout, BCS national champion and Super Bowl champion – Chance Warmack...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  PODCAST: Was Nick Saban right in killing off UCF national championship talk?

  A lot of has been made of the University of Central Florida claiming a national championship and Nick Saban’s comments on it. Much commotion...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Julio Jones wants his contract updated, will miss OTA’s for Atlanta Falcons

  He has been the biggest asset to the Atlanta Falcons since 2011, however, Julio Jones wants the franchise to make him...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa says he ‘would have left Alabama’ if he didn’t play in CFP title game

  Alabama football fans don’t have to think about this now, but there was a time during the 2017 regular season when...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama scheduled USC for 2020 season opener, will pocket $6 million for game

  Since 2008, Nick Saban has challenged the University of Alabama with tough competition to start each season. The purpose behind his scheduling of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s Nick Saban weighs in on UCF’s self-proclaimed national championship

  Everyone will admit the University of Central Florida had a great year of football in 2017, and one that culminated in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Minkah Fitzpatrick speaks on how Miami will use him in its secondary next season

  He fell out of the top-10, but Minkah Fitzpatrick was the first defensive back selected in the opening round of this year’s NFL Draft....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Tennessee Titans agree to terms with LB Rashaan Evans on four-year contract

  He was one of four University of Alabama alums selected in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft and on...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Undrafted free agent CB Levi Wallace eyes making Buffalo Bills roster

  If Shaquem Griffin represents the players that made their NFL dreams a reality in getting drafted regardless of personal obstacles, then Levi Wallace...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Atlanta Falcons looking toward wide receiver Calvin Ridley to return kicks, punts

  Head coach Dan Quinn, offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian and the Atlanta Falcons want to get full use of its 26th overall pick...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Chargers praising rookie free agent CB Tony Brown after first minicamp practice

  His career at the University of Alabama was loaded with off-field issues, but Tony Brown was able to accomplish three Southeastern...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Former Tide DL Da’Ron Payne inks fully guaranteed deal with Redskins

  Head coach Jay Gruden and the Washington Redskins believe they made a sound investment in selecting former University of Alabama defensive...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Two UA running backs featured on Sporting News’ top 25 CFB rushers for 2018

  As if putting both Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa on its top 25 list of college football quarterbacks returning for next season was...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Eagles could be adding depth on its DL with former Tide standout Courtney Upshaw

  Courtney Upshaw is a free agent.  After winning a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens in 2012 and helping the Atlanta...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  UA loses another veteran offensive lineman via transfer

  Nick Saban will depend on youth in the trenches next fall.  After Dallas Warmack decided to leave the University of Alabama on last...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama football assistants get contracts approved for 2018 season

  Before it kicks off next season against Louisville, the University of Alabama Board of Trustees made sure it approved the contracts...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Falcons QB Matt Ryan ‘very excited’ about playing with wide receiver Calvin Ridley

  Matt Ryan will enter his 11th season in the National Football League as a happy man and quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Gehrig Dieter grabbing attention during first week of Chiefs’ rookie minicamp

  With head coach Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs choosing not to select a wide receiver in this year’s NFL...

  By Stephen M. Smith