Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama No. 1 in polls before College Football Playoff rankings are released

  Dominance remains in the cards for Alabama even after a bye week. Head coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide entered this week...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Trent Richardson shines in CFL performance, leads Saskatchewan over Montreal

  Football is fun to him again and that’s good news for Trent Richardson.  During Friday’s matchup between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Montreal Alouettes,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Bills to trade former Alabama DT Marcell Dareus to Jacksonville Jaguars

  One of the massive names from Alabama football’s 2008 signing class is done with the Buffalo Bills. After being selected in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Linebacker Mack Wilson making his presence felt in Alabama’s dime defense

  Few players have the ability to excel so well within a defensive scheme that part of the system in question is...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban explains why Alabama took a redshirt off another freshman LB

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– While this has been the most injury-stricken Alabama team under Nick Saban during his tenure, it has provided fans with a chance...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Could Alabama go with Minkah Fitzpatrick on punt return? Nick Saban weighs in

  Before he was selected in the fourth round of this year’s NFL Draft to the Chicago Bears, Eddie Jackson was a leader...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Amari Cooper, Eddie Jackson earned NFL honors from Week Seven performance

  Alabama football head coach Nick Saban carried a bright smile during his interview with the media in Birmingham on Monday, and part of the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban updates injuries on Alabama’s Da’Shawn Hand, Josh Jacobs

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Alabama football is on its bye week after eight consecutive games of grinding. Following its win over Tennessee, head coach Nick Saban anticipates...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Inside the significance of Mack Wilson’s pick in Alabama’s win over Tennessee

  Tennessee could probably win-out the rest of its schedule, but with the minimal amount of talent it has and fans wanting Butch Jones out...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s Minkah Fitzpatrick, Levi Wallace named semifinalists for Jim Thorpe Award

  Alabama’s secondary received major recognition this morning.  Defensive backs Minkah Fitzpatrick and Levi Wallace were two of 13 semifinalists named for the Jim Thorpe Award,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Rashaan Evans ‘getting healthier,’ was pivotal in Alabama’s win over Tennessee

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– When he was not on the field, Alabama’s defense was the equivalent of sheep without a shepherd or an...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama cornerback Levi Wallace adds pass rushing to his list of superlatives

  When it comes to finding the next wave of superstars for the National Football League, professional scouts tend to know where Bryant-Denny Stadium is on...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Meet WR Henry Ruggs III: Alabama football’s latest scoring machine

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– His punt return skills will come into form soon enough, but one cannot deny the receiving talent that is...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Defense, rushing attack anchors Tide in first half against Tennessee

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Despite being a 36-point underdog, Alabama’s offense did not provide a dominant first half performance against Tennessee. Regardless of taking...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  WR Amari Cooper bounces back, helps Raiders end four-game skid

  Amari Cooper returned to being a dynamic weapon for quarterback Derek Carr and the Oakland Raiders in the team’s 31-30 win over the Kansas City...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Nick Saban

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban explains why Alabama overlooks no one, including Tennessee

  Coming up with timely phrases such as “rat poison” is never a difficult proposition for him, but when he gets worked up after...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama walk-on WR arrested for domestic violence, dismissed from program

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– It was already tough not seeing him participate in practice all season because of an injury, but wide receiver Donnie Lee...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Meet Daniel Wright: Alabama’s latest headhunter special teams, defense

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Florida State wide receiver Keith Gavin was expecting to see a No. 15 or No. 30 in crimson upon...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Four Alabama players named to Associated Press midseason All-America Team

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– As we enter week eight of the college football season, more teams are starting to separate themselves from the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Derrick Henry turns in career performance, moves Titans into tie for first in division

  Week six had a number of former University of Alabama football players account for exceptional performances in the National Football League....

  By Stephen M. Smith