Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Damien Harris confirms Scott Cochran’s trophy smashing, says Alabama ‘is here to win’

  When the University of Alabama feels disrespected, the results are never good for others.  For its football program, Scott Cochran did...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama OL Lester Cotton ruled out for CFP title game versus Georgia Bulldogs

  For the University of Alabama, its final push in desiring to win a national championship next week comes at the expense of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama offensive analyst hired to South Carolina’s coaching staff

  After one season of helping Alabama’s offense as an off-field analyst, Dan Werner is on the move. He was hired onto Nick Saban’s coaching staff...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Second place is never okay with Alabama strength coach Scott Cochran

  Normally, there would not be anyone to argue on whether Nick Saban was the most intense coach at the University of Alabama football...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  From winning with Saban to now on his own, Kirby Smart looks to upstage his mentor

  Flashing a smile and embracing defensive players like Reggie Ragland, Reuben Foster and Jonathan Allen were two of the last three things Kirby...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama LB Anfernee Jennings to miss CFP national title game against Georgia

  It ended the season opener with rough news after a win over Florida State, and now three business days from a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s Mack Wilson channeled his inner Reuben Foster versus Clemson

  When former Texas A&M receiver Speedy Noil went to the sideline last season after a kickoff return, he pointed to his thigh as the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Six Tide players accept invitations to Senior Bowl, including Shaun Dion Hamilton

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — College football witnessed the return of a University of Alabama football tenacious defense in Monday’s Allstate Sugar Bowl...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Anfernee Jennings unlocks beastly performance in Tide’s win over Clemson

  All the University of Alabama wanted was to show college football the defense it was supposed to have in 2017. With...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Falcons’ Julio Jones sets NFL record, helps franchise return to playoffs

  Regardless of the big-play talents that are Antonio Brown, A.J. Green, Odell Beckham Jr and DeAndre Hopskins, Julio Jones reigns as the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  RB Derrick Henry helps Titans secure final playoff spot, following win over Jaguars

  For head coach Mike Mularkey and the Tennessee Titans, it took the final week of this year’s National Football League regular season to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  UA’s Bo Scarbrough ‘carries boulder on his shoulders’ in rubber match with Clemson

  One would think the running back position should not be overlooked against Clemson for the University of Alabama football team, but...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Saskatchewan Roughriders extend WR Christion Jones through 2019 season

  Things did not pan out well in the National Football League for Christion Jones, but the former University of Alabama wide...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Clemson players talking ‘dynasty’ in College Football Playoff

  Most teams would hold their opinion until play on the field when it comes to who has ultimate supremacy in college...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Nick Saban

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban appreciates Sugar Bowl opportunity, reverts to his favorite phrase for Clemson

  He gave ESPN’s Laura Rutledge a good laugh in terms of getting socks for Christmas and expressed appreciation to the Allstate...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  College Football Playoff: Five Clemson Tigers on clock versus Alabama for Sugar Bowl

  Next week provides college football fans with the trilogy between the University of Alabama and Clemson University at Mercedes-Benz Superdome for one of two...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Former Alabama RB Glenn Coffee preparing team for revenge against Clemson

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — He never won a Southeastern Conference championship or hoisted a coveted national title trophy; however, he stands as one of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Wide receiver Amari Cooper close to 100 percent, despite Raiders loss to Eagles

  Amari Cooper’s third year in the National Football League did not go according to plan for neither him nor the Oakland Raiders....

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette still cannot escape former Tide LB Reuben Foster

  Some things just don’t change.  During the collegiate careers of Leonard Fournette and Reuben Foster, it was the linebacker that got the better of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Running back Mark Ingram helps Saints end four-year playoff drought

  The “Big Easy” is back in the National Football League playoffs for the first time since 2013, and much praise is deserving of...

  By Stephen M. Smith