Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama safety Deionte Thompson ready to give team more against Mercer

  It may not be what Alabama fans want to hear, but in looking toward next season, Deionte Thompson returns as the leader of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama freshman DL LaBryan Ray suffers broken foot in Thursday’s practice

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The dreaded injury bug continues to inflict pain upon Alabama, and for head coach Nick Saban, the latest issue comes along...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama depending on emergence of freshman Dylan Moses at linebacker

  Honestly, last week might have just been a rough moment for Keith Holcombe.  He has always shown dependability on special teams...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Nick Saban

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s Nick Saban, JK Scott named semifinalists for national awards

  Alabama head coach Nick Saban and senior punter JK Scott are important components for a program that despite facing adversity, it still controls...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama LB Christian Miller uses wrestling video to signal return for this season

  People do not expect good news to occur when they are either at the lowest points in life or a football season, but...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama LBs Christian Miller, Terrell Lewis could return to action this season

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — It is fun to see Alabama head coach Nick Saban in a good mood, even when it comes at joking...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Bronko Nagurski honor adds Alabama DB Minkah Fitzpatrick as a finalist

  He might not play this week versus Mercer at Bryant-Denny Stadium, but his efforts throughout the season continue to land him recognition...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama football moves to No. 1 in third College Football Playoff rankings

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– It had to fend off Mississippi State in a 31-24 victory, but that did not stop the College Football Playoff committee...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Mark Ingram, Reuben Foster among ex-Tide stars to shine in Week 10 of NFL season

  As teams start making efforts toward the postseason, fans of the National Football League are seeing more former Alabama players stand...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama OL J.C. Hassenauer to fill in for Ross Pierschbacher versus Mercer

  Mississippi State gave Alabama its second hardest challenge this season, and despite earning a 31-24 comeback win, the Crimson Tide did not have one...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  RB Josh Jacobs provides spark for Alabama’s offense in win over Bulldogs

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– What most would deem as an average performance, Alabama football head coach Nick Saban referred to as the ‘spark’ for his...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Jalen Hurts spearheads thrilling comeback victory for Tide over Bulldogs

  No stage is too big for Jalen Hurts.  When Alabama trailed 24-3 versus Ole Miss last season, he was the one to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama freshman WR snatches game-winning score in matchup versus Miss. State

  Before the crowd at Davis Wade Stadium was silenced, before Alabama head football coach Nick Saban achieved ultimate marital goals in kissing his wife – Miss Terry...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Calvin Ridley records season-high numbers in Alabama’s win over Miss. State

  The chemistry between Jalen Hurts and Calvin Ridley is alive and well.  After being a nuisance for Mississippi State in the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick named semifinalist for Lott IMPACT Trophy

  Minkah Fitzpatrick is set to have a lot of awards after this season.  While he is prepared to play versus Mississippi State at...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Defensive end Raekwon Davis becoming Alabama’s latest sack specialist

  From first glance, he is one of few players on this Alabama team that people simply would not want to pick a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Focus and consistency to determine Tony Brown’s field time at Alabama

  Judging on physical conditioning, it doesn’t come more disciplined than Tony Brown.  Aside from maybe former Alabama running back Derrick Henry, Brown’s workout routine...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban, Alabama turns to LB Keith Holcombe to help anchor its season

  For a program that is facing much adversity on the field, it could not be scripted any better than having it...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban updates injury on Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada attacked Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick a few times last week, which led to him being shaken up...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s OC Brian Daboll one of 56 nominees for Broyles Award

  If one was to allow outsiders to tell the story, Alabama’s hiring of Brian Daboll to replace Lane Kiffin at offensive coordinator had absolutely no...

  By Stephen M. Smith