Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Defense, rushing attack anchors Tide in first half against Tennessee

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Despite being a 36-point underdog, Alabama’s offense did not provide a dominant first half performance against Tennessee. Regardless of taking...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  WR Amari Cooper bounces back, helps Raiders end four-game skid

  Amari Cooper returned to being a dynamic weapon for quarterback Derek Carr and the Oakland Raiders in the team’s 31-30 win over the Kansas City...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Nick Saban

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban explains why Alabama overlooks no one, including Tennessee

  Coming up with timely phrases such as “rat poison” is never a difficult proposition for him, but when he gets worked up after...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama walk-on WR arrested for domestic violence, dismissed from program

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– It was already tough not seeing him participate in practice all season because of an injury, but wide receiver Donnie Lee...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Meet Daniel Wright: Alabama’s latest headhunter special teams, defense

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Florida State wide receiver Keith Gavin was expecting to see a No. 15 or No. 30 in crimson upon...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Four Alabama players named to Associated Press midseason All-America Team

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– As we enter week eight of the college football season, more teams are starting to separate themselves from the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Derrick Henry turns in career performance, moves Titans into tie for first in division

  Week six had a number of former University of Alabama football players account for exceptional performances in the National Football League....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s Jonah Williams named SEC’s Offensive Lineman of the Week

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Alabama sophomore Jonah Williams made life easy for the rushing attack last week in the Crimson Tide’s 41-9 win...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  ESPN needs to add Alabama RB Damien Harris in Heisman conversation

  Not to throw any shade toward Saquon Barkley of Penn State, Bryce Love of Stanford or Rashard Penny of San Diego State, but there...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Rashaan Evans earns marquee performance in Alabama’s win over Arkansas

  He was never in a situation quite like the one from last week, but give Cole Kelley much credit for the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  RB Damien Harris in midseason form, powers Tide to win over Razorbacks

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– People can keep coming with jokes and videos concerning his love for honey buns, but the pastry is now a distant...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Damien Harris, Alabama defense shines in first half vs. Arkansas

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– In a first half filled with confusion on offense and struggles in the punt return department, Alabama went into...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa: Relationship behind off-field chatter

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– When one is told how great they are or hears chatter on the subject from people around them, the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron talks Jalen Hurts, says ‘he’s only going to get better’

  He endured all emotions that come with being the starting quarterback for the University of Alabama, and for AJ McCarron, he...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings has defense playing with confidence

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Not one sack came in its conference opener against Vanderbilt, but Alabama’s defense was okay. For media pundits, it was...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban, Alabama wants more players involved on offense

  Alabama’s offensive coordinator Brian Daboll has brought a different feel to this team, and while quarterback Jalen Hurts shares a vibe with some...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s Tony Brown making ‘faster progress’ from knee injury against TAMU

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Alabama football has been relatively healthy under head coach Nick Saban, especially if one chooses to remove this season from...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Meet QB Cole Kelley: Arkansas possible starter this week versus Alabama

  Two different messages are being preached this week.   For Alabama, head coach Nick Saban always stands firm on discipline, attention to details and making sure...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Former Alabama OT Cam Robinson spearheads Jaguars win over Steelers

  Getting Cam Robinson in the second round to shore off its offensive line appeared to be a smart investment for the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama football: Why ditching LaBryan Ray’s redshirt becomes major asset

  Some guys are just instantly ready to make an impact.  From the moment he decided to sign with Alabama back in January, LaBryan Ray...

  By Stephen M. Smith