Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Former Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster earns NFL Rookie of the Month

  Since returning from injury, Reuben Foster has shown general manager John Lynch and the San Francisco 49ers this month on why...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick named finalist for Lott IMPACT Trophy

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — While Alabama football remains hopeful for more chaos to ensue in the College Football Playoff, junior safety Minkah Fitzpatrick received some good news as...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama drops to No. 5 in CFP rankings, needs help to make playoff

  Normally a loss during the final week of the regular season completely ruins a school’s opportunity for playoff action in college football,...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Former Alabama LB C.J. Mosley keeps Ravens in driver’s seat for AFC playoffs

  After seeing his brother, Jamey Mosley, not placed on the field for Alabama’s biggest game of the season, C.J. Mosley took his...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Julio Jones’ masterful effort keeps Atlanta Falcons alive in NFC playoff hunt

  He’s been a disservice to the Atlanta Falcons all season, but in Sunday’s matchup with Tampa Bay, first-year coordinator Steve Sarkisian...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Three causes behind Alabama’s loss to Auburn in this year’s Iron Bowl

  Despite opinions of how Gus Malzahn runs the show at Auburn, he joins a list of very few coaches that have...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama expected to play two of three injured LBs versus Auburn

  Before Alabama takes the field with Auburn for the Iron Bowl, ESPN’s Marty Smith was able to have a quick word...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Injured Tide players getting others ready for SEC West showdown with Auburn

  He’s gone from pointing at the Coke bottle, to betting his practice sheet and schemes for games in front of media pundits. This can...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Mark Barron provides smiles and turkeys for Thanksgiving, joins TAP for project

  On a football field, he is the last person you want to see.  In the way he hits, the passion he brings and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts semifinalist for Earl Campbell Award

  From guiding the University of Alabama football program to a national championship game appearance last season to showing growth in the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Brent Key, Alabama offensive line named semifinalist for Joe Moore Award

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — It has not been pretty, but Alabama’s offensive line for the most part looks steady this season. Under position coach...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban, Alabama ‘confident’ in Dylan Moses heading into Iron Bowl

  A different story would be written if Dylan Moses had struggled at inside linebacker against Mercer, but seeing how the freshman attacked the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s Minkah Fitzpatrick, JK Scott finalists for national awards

  Minkah Fitzpatrick and JK Scott have been stand outs for the University of Alabama football program since arriving on campus in their...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban updates injuries on six players heading into game against Auburn

  Alabama football hopes to have all hands on deck this week.  Following an easy 56-0 win over Mercer at Bryant-Denny Stadium, head coach...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s J.C. Hassenauer named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — He excelled in filling in for Ross Pierschbacher at left guard in Alabama’s comeback win over Mississippi State, and on last...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Former Tide players Marlon Humphrey, C.J. Mosley pitched Ravens shutout of Packers

  Baltimore will more than likely not upend the Pittsburgh Steelers for the AFC North title this season, but it does have...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Defensive back Landon Collins propels Giants in win over Kansas City

  It has not been a good season for New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo, but one of the biggest upsides...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Mark Ingram lifts Saints to eighth straight win, defeating Washington in overtime

  Whether it was injuries or a hunger to prove himself, running back Mark Ingram had a difficult time earning respect in...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Three takeaways from Alabama’s performance against Mercer

  If someone was to have told Nick Saban that he could rest Minkah Fitzpatrick and Ross Pierschbacher and still shut Mercer off the scoreboard, he would’ve taken those...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses anchors defense in shutout of Mercer

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– A healthy Christian Miller for next week’s Iron Bowl matchup remains in the cards for Alabama football, but in...

  By Stephen M. Smith