Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Jalen Hurts leads Tide to most points under Nick Saban; moves up in record books

  Whether it’s a full game or one half, Jalen Hurts has been stellar.  With him under center, Alabama’s offensive coordinator Brian Daboll has witnessed...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama players celebrate running back Ronnie Clark’s long-awaited dream

  When he graduated from Calera (Ala.) High School in 2014 to pursue an education and a football career at the University of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Levi Wallace has first multi-interception game in Tide’s win over Mississippi

  Nothing prepares one for greatness like learning from quality people.  A preferred walk-on in 2014, Levi Wallace took pride in guarding Amari...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban talks Da’Shawn Hand, Trevon Diggs after win over Mississippi

  Mississippi probably found out early on that it was going to either defeat Alabama or injure a couple of Crimson Tide...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Jalen Hurts, Alabama’s defense sets tone in first half versus Mississippi

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Alabama’s Jalen Hurts continues to play with something to prove as he anchored the Crimson Tide in both passing and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Five defensive standouts expected to play well for Mississippi versus Alabama

  Regardless of having all the offense in the world, it has been two years since the University of Mississippi fielded a defense...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Defensive back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix guides Packers’ defense to win over Bears

  Chicago had the upper end on Green Bay in every offensive category during Thursday’s matchup; however, the Packers defense proved to be stifling...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Ole Miss offense expects marquee return of WR A.J. Brown versus Alabama

  A slew of talented receivers have journeyed through Oxford, Miss., but sophomore A.J. Brown provides more than hands and speed at the position for...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban talks QB Shea Patterson, Rebels offense heading into this weekend

  Ole Miss is smart enough to not pull a Vanderbilt move during the week it plays Alabama, but that doesn’t stop...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Former Rebels OC Dan Werner bringing some ‘NFL flavor’ to Alabama’s offense

  He engineered success with a couple of good quarterbacks at the University of Mississippi, but as of this weekend, Dan Werner will don...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Offensive impact players for Ole Miss this weekend in its matchup with Alabama

  An Alabama-Ole Miss meeting should be the cause for bad traffic, roads being blocked off and an 8 p.m. (CT) kickoff that no one besides ESPN...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Former Alabama linebacker Eryk Anders announces second UFC fight

  Just two months after he rocked veteran Rafael Natal in the first round, former Alabama linebacker Eryk Anders has announced that he’s returning...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Ex-Alabama running back Trent Richardson heads to Canadian Football League

  Can he put it together at the northern border?  This is the question facing former University of Alabama running back Trent...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Inside one stat that proves Jalen Hurts’ growth as Alabama’s starting quarterback

  Seeing true freshman Tua Tagovailoa account for two touchdown passes was indeed a sight to behold on last week; however, it still does...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Nick Saban

  / 7 years ago

  Saban talks national anthem, says he ‘respects everyone’s right not to be censored’

  The sporting world has been under fire in the last couple of weeks, especially with more professional athletes choosing to kneel...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s Damien Harris, Ross Pierschbacher receive SEC honors

  Alabama’s offensive line and rushing attack dictated the attitude for last week’s matchup against Vanderbilt from the start. It was pure...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s offensive line provides complete effort in demolition of Vanderbilt

  Former Alabama standouts Barrett Jones, Andre Smith, Cam Robinson, Ryan Kelly and Alphonse “Shank” Taylor among others would be proud of the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Several freshmen delivered contributions in Alabama’s thrashing of Vanderbilt

  As good as Alabama’s signing classes were in 2008, 2012, 2013 and 2015, this year’s group of freshmen could be the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Freshman wide receiver has statement performance against Vanderbilt

  NASHVILLE — Another talented five-star wide receiver took flight in a Southeastern Conference opener for the University of Alabama football program over the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama rushing attack, defense shuts Vanderbilt out in first half

  NASHVILLE – After all the hype provided from defensive lineman Nifae Lealao and Vanderbilt’s fan base, Alabama’s run game and defense carried it to a...

  By Stephen M. Smith