Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Calvin Ridley records season-high numbers in Alabama’s win over Miss. State

  The chemistry between Jalen Hurts and Calvin Ridley is alive and well.  After being a nuisance for Mississippi State in the...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick named semifinalist for Lott IMPACT Trophy

  Minkah Fitzpatrick is set to have a lot of awards after this season.  While he is prepared to play versus Mississippi State at...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Defensive end Raekwon Davis becoming Alabama’s latest sack specialist

  From first glance, he is one of few players on this Alabama team that people simply would not want to pick a...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Focus and consistency to determine Tony Brown’s field time at Alabama

  Judging on physical conditioning, it doesn’t come more disciplined than Tony Brown.  Aside from maybe former Alabama running back Derrick Henry, Brown’s workout routine...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban, Alabama turns to LB Keith Holcombe to help anchor its season

  For a program that is facing much adversity on the field, it could not be scripted any better than having it...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban updates injury on Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada attacked Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick a few times last week, which led to him being shaken up...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s OC Brian Daboll one of 56 nominees for Broyles Award

  If one was to allow outsiders to tell the story, Alabama’s hiring of Brian Daboll to replace Lane Kiffin at offensive coordinator had absolutely no...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson starts rehab, despite coming off surgery

  Mack Wilson is a different breed of toughness.  The average person would take it slow after having surgery to repair of...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Three reasons not to be overly concerned with Alabama’s injuries at linebacker

  Between national media having concerns with Alabama’s injuries at linebacker and college football analysts thinking the Crimson Tide slacked off in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts named semifinalist for Davey O’Brien Award

  After showing the ability of putting Alabama on his back in the passing game versus Louisiana State University, sophomore quarterback Jalen...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama DB Minkah Fitzpatrick named semifinalist for leadership honor

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Alabama fans are happy with him returning to practice today in preparation for Mississippi State this week, but Minkah Fitzpatrick has landed on...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban, Alabama football unveils its next man up at inside linebacker

  LSU head coach Ed Orgeron will be sick to his stomach after watching what happened during two of the Tigers’ three offensive possessions in...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts turns in quality passing outing in win over LSU

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– If one was looking solely at his completion percentage from over the weekend, the basic thought would be Jalen...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  JK Scott’s record-setting game leads Alabama to win in physical test with LSU

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– For NFL scouts, the Alabama-LSU game that annually starts the month of November is an opportunity for them to...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Names to emerge for Alabama at inside linebacker moving forward

  With Mack Wilson (foot) sharing a photo to social media on his surgery going well and Shaun Dion Hamilton hurting the same knee...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama loses two more linebackers, despite win over LSU

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Its battles against Louisiana State University have always been tough, but the result from Saturday’s brand of physicality was not...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama not ruling out a ‘breakout’ performance from RB Bo Scarbrough

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Noticing him in pain took all the air from Alabama, its coaching staff and its fan base as Bo Scarbrough held...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban gives final word on Da’Shawn Hand, Josh Jacobs for LSU game

  As he battled the smiles from his birthday with the frowns of media pundits hounding him about Alabama’s spot in the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban speaks on rise of DB Hootie Jones, says he’s done a ‘marvelous job’

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Beneath the style of his hair, eccentric clothing and bright smile when cameras are turned on, Hootie Jones has carried the weight of playing for...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Browns botch opportunity to land former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron

  Even when the Cleveland Browns want to do right, the organization goes about getting what it wants the wrong way. After enduring years of...

  By Stephen M. Smith