Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Minkah Fitzpatrick named Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week

  The versatility of Minkah Fitzpatrick was a hot commodity when he arrived at the University of Alabama two years ago as a five-star cornerback, but...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban talks Isaiah Buggs’ performance, states importance of rotating players

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Along with his trademark smile, acceleration in space and trio of children accompanying him during interviews, defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs was the other...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban gives injury updates on two Alabama defensive backs

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– No rats were destroyed today in Nick Saban’s return to the podium, but the Alabama football head coach did go into...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick named Co-SEC Defensive Player of the Week

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– He was recruited in 2015 as a cornerback, but Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has his entire skill set on display versus...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Mark Barron displayed monster performance, despite Rams falling to Seahawks

  Head coach Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams are now 3-2 after falling 16-10 at home against Seattle on Sunday, but...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Minkah Fitzpatrick owns Kyle Field, seals victory over Aggies on special teams

  Minkah Fitzpatrick emerged onto the scene two years ago at Kyle Field, as a freshman destined for greatness. After ruining the nuances...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Freshmen that made an impact in Alabama’s victory over Texas A&M

  Alabama head coach Nick Saban finally got a team that challenged his squad for the first time since Florida State battled the Crimson Tide...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Running back Damien Harris shines as Alabama edged out Aggies

  COLLEGE STATION, Texas. — A more passionate Damien Harris has taken over Alabama’s backfield, and Crimson Tide fans are loving every minute of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s Isaiah Buggs, Raekwon Davis instrumental in escaping Texas A&M

  COLLEGE STATION, Texas. — Crowd noise and freshman quarterback Kellen Mond created some late magic for Texas A&M at Kyle Field, but Alabama’s defensive front was...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Lane Kiffin talks Alabama QB Jalen Hurts, says ‘he pretty hard to stop’

  Lane Kiffin isn’t revealing anything new.  Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts has been nothing but focused this season after coming up short of doing...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Five impact players for Texas A&M heading into matchup against Alabama

  Obviously, there has been a lot of in-depth information on Texas A&M this week, but it is only because much of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Three keys to victory for Texas A&M in this week’s game versus Alabama

  For the third time since its move to the Southeastern Conference, Texas A&M will host Alabama head coach Nick Saban and the Crimson...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Previewing Alabama-Texas A&M matchup

  Since leaving the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference in 2012, Texas A&M has made its serious against the University of...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban talks his appreciation of Minkah Fitzpatrick; says he’s an ‘easy guy to like’

  Who doesn’t love “Money Minkah?”  It is hard to dislike a player when he or she has done exactly what has been...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama defensive end Isaiah Buggs to gain more reps in Da’Shawn Hand’s absence

  This has been the most injury-stricken team under Nick Saban in his 11 years coaching at the University of Alabama, but all the mishaps...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Former Alabama, Cardinals defensive end Ed Stinson signs with New York Jets

  After spending four years with head coach Bruce Arians and the Arizona Cardinals, defensive end Ed Stinson was signed to the...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Numbers that state how Brian Daboll has surpassed Lane Kiffin in play calling

  When he left the New England Patriots to become Alabama’s latest offensive coordinator, questions as to whether the Crimson Tide had...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Former Alabama safety Mark Barron aides Los Angeles to road win over Dallas

  Second-year quarterback Jared Goff is improving and running back Todd Gurley is an absolute animal, but Los Angeles needed a solid performance from Mark Barron...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama DE Da’Shawn Hand ‘very doubtful’ for this week against Texas A&M

  A sigh of relief was cast around Alabama’s fan base, especially after senior defensive end Da’Shawn Hand tweeted on Sunday that his left...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama defensive back Levi Wallace named SEC’s Defensive Player of the Week

  More exciting news for Levi Wallace.  After locking down his side of the field against Mississippi on last week, the senior...

  By Stephen M. Smith