Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  5 Tide players on the clock against Vandy

  A feeling of expectation is alive in Nashville as the Vanderbilt Commodores look to upset top-ranked Alabama at home. Vandy endured...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  How Alabama-Vanderbilt matchup could open doors to freshman WR Jerry Jeudy

  This is not exact science, but the angle does provide conversation.  During his 11 seasons as head coach for the University of...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Vanderbilt’s impact players heading into SEC opener versus Alabama

  One can very well expect a sellout crowd at Vanderbilt Stadium this week, as head coach Derek Mason and the Commodores...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Derek Mason talks Karl Dunbar, says Vandy will ‘have something for the Tide’

  Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason would love nothing more than to establish senior running back Ralph Webb as a tone setter versus Alabama, but he...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama ‘hopeful’ to see RB Josh Jacobs contribute more against Vanderbilt

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– When one is held out for multiple games, it feels good to touch the football again and try to...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama QB Jalen Hurts to silence more critics this week against Vanderbilt

  Efficiency flowed through Jalen Hurts’ game as a passer during the last two weeks, as he was able to connect with...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama defensive lineman in need of strong performance versus Commodores

  Alabama’s defensive line has been flooded with both talent and consistent production under head football coach, Nick Saban. When players like Quinton...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Defensive back Levi Wallace continues to grow as Alabama enters SEC schedule

  After collecting his first interception against Florida State, Levi Wallace is growing in confidence as Alabama now faces Vanderbilt to begin its Southeastern Conference...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama names 10 players of the week, following win over Colorado State

  Colorado State made a surge in the second half, but the University of Alabama football program emerged with a 41-23 win...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Wide receiver Robert Foster emerging as Alabama’s No. 2 offensive weapon

  After the adversity he’s faced since 2015, Robert Foster had a moment of celebration last week versus Colorado State as Alabama fans witnessed...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Tracking dominant performances from ex-Tide standouts in Sunday’s NFL games

  Week two of the NFL season started Thursday of last week, but Sunday’s matchups featured a multitude of dominant performances from some...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Calvin Ridley’s performance versus CSU advances him in school record book

  Former Alabama receiver Amari Cooper was not joking when he told the cast of ESPN’s First Take that Calvin Ridley would be special....

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Three important takeaways from Alabama’s matchup with Colorado State

  Alabama football ended its first stretch of home games this season with victories over Fresno State and Colorado State, despite both...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama tight end could possibly miss remainder of season due to knee injury

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– With suffering the season-ending losses of linebackers Christian Miller and Terrell Lewis, Alabama couldn’t afford another medical mishap – especially on offense. ...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Vanderbilt defensive lineman calls out Alabama for this week’s matchup

  Senior defensive lineman Nifae Lealao has taken on the personality of his head coach at Vanderbilt University, Derek Mason. During Southeastern Conference media days...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama leads Colorado State at halftime, despite struggles on defense

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Sophomore quarterback Jalen Hurts picked up where he left off last week with efficiency in both the passing and rushing...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Kareem Jackson anchors Texans’ defense to bounce back win over Bengals

  Now in his eighth season, Kareem Jackson has become one of the leaders on defense for the Houston Texans. Even though his six...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Four Tide players to benefit from this week’s matchup versus Colorado State

  Colorado State is the second of a back-to-back home stretch for the University of Alabama football program at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Head...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Ravens LB Tim Williams absent from practice

  Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tim Williams did not dress out on Sunday during a 20-0 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban, Alabama refuses to overload JK Scott; calls him a ‘tireless worker’

  One can’t blame JK Scott for being eager.  The senior from Denver, Colo., wants to punt, be the holder on field goal...

  By Stephen M. Smith