Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban updates injuries on six players heading into game against Auburn

  Alabama football hopes to have all hands on deck this week.  Following an easy 56-0 win over Mercer at Bryant-Denny Stadium, head coach...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s J.C. Hassenauer named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — He excelled in filling in for Ross Pierschbacher at left guard in Alabama’s comeback win over Mississippi State, and on last...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Former Tide players Marlon Humphrey, C.J. Mosley pitched Ravens shutout of Packers

  Baltimore will more than likely not upend the Pittsburgh Steelers for the AFC North title this season, but it does have...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Defensive back Landon Collins propels Giants in win over Kansas City

  It has not been a good season for New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo, but one of the biggest upsides...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Mark Ingram lifts Saints to eighth straight win, defeating Washington in overtime

  Whether it was injuries or a hunger to prove himself, running back Mark Ingram had a difficult time earning respect in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Three takeaways from Alabama’s performance against Mercer

  If someone was to have told Nick Saban that he could rest Minkah Fitzpatrick and Ross Pierschbacher and still shut Mercer off the scoreboard, he would’ve taken those...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses anchors defense in shutout of Mercer

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– A healthy Christian Miller for next week’s Iron Bowl matchup remains in the cards for Alabama football, but in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama safety Deionte Thompson ready to give team more against Mercer

  It may not be what Alabama fans want to hear, but in looking toward next season, Deionte Thompson returns as the leader of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama freshman DL LaBryan Ray suffers broken foot in Thursday’s practice

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The dreaded injury bug continues to inflict pain upon Alabama, and for head coach Nick Saban, the latest issue comes along...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama depending on emergence of freshman Dylan Moses at linebacker

  Honestly, last week might have just been a rough moment for Keith Holcombe.  He has always shown dependability on special teams...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Nick Saban

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s Nick Saban, JK Scott named semifinalists for national awards

  Alabama head coach Nick Saban and senior punter JK Scott are important components for a program that despite facing adversity, it still controls...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama LB Christian Miller uses wrestling video to signal return for this season

  People do not expect good news to occur when they are either at the lowest points in life or a football season, but...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama LBs Christian Miller, Terrell Lewis could return to action this season

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — It is fun to see Alabama head coach Nick Saban in a good mood, even when it comes at joking...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Bronko Nagurski honor adds Alabama DB Minkah Fitzpatrick as a finalist

  He might not play this week versus Mercer at Bryant-Denny Stadium, but his efforts throughout the season continue to land him recognition...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama football moves to No. 1 in third College Football Playoff rankings

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– It had to fend off Mississippi State in a 31-24 victory, but that did not stop the College Football Playoff committee...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Mark Ingram, Reuben Foster among ex-Tide stars to shine in Week 10 of NFL season

  As teams start making efforts toward the postseason, fans of the National Football League are seeing more former Alabama players stand...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama OL J.C. Hassenauer to fill in for Ross Pierschbacher versus Mercer

  Mississippi State gave Alabama its second hardest challenge this season, and despite earning a 31-24 comeback win, the Crimson Tide did not have one...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  RB Josh Jacobs provides spark for Alabama’s offense in win over Bulldogs

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– What most would deem as an average performance, Alabama football head coach Nick Saban referred to as the ‘spark’ for his...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Jalen Hurts spearheads thrilling comeback victory for Tide over Bulldogs

  No stage is too big for Jalen Hurts.  When Alabama trailed 24-3 versus Ole Miss last season, he was the one to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama freshman WR snatches game-winning score in matchup versus Miss. State

  Before the crowd at Davis Wade Stadium was silenced, before Alabama head football coach Nick Saban achieved ultimate marital goals in kissing his wife – Miss Terry...

  By Stephen M. Smith