Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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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...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Best Alabama football national championship in program history

  UPDATED: We are now in the semifinals for the TDAM best Alabama football national championship bracket. Continue to vote on your...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Pair of Alabama LBs to rival 2011 national championship squad

  Seven years have passed since fans of Alabama football witnessed two athletic, dominant and instinctive linebackers on the field at the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Notes from Alabama football’s first week of spring practice

  The first week of spring football practice at the University of Alabama has allowed media personnel to get a look at the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Jalen Hurts nails 600-pound squat, looks to close gap between he and Tua Tagovailoa

  There is no denying of Jalen Hurts being a strong athlete.  As a true freshman, he squatted 500 pounds to the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Father of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa brings clarity to latest injury

  When Alabama started spring practice on Tuesday, the idea was to meet new faces on the coaching staff and get things...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban ‘excited’ with new additions to Alabama’s to coaching staff

  Nick Saban is not crying over the assistants he lost to other programs, in fact, Tuesday’s presser after the first practice of spring...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Graduate transfer QB Gardner Minshew commits to Washington State over Alabama

  The allure of #Pac12AfterDark seemed to have more appeal than the Southeastern Conference for Gardner Minshew, as the graduate transfer quarterback...

  By Stephen M. Smith