Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama WR Robert Foster has brought “angry mentality” to fall practice

  Alabama’s co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Michael Locklsey carries a fun, yet determined personality. Since 1996, he has served on offense for 20-plus...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban names pair of freshmen that can be special on Tide’s offensive line

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt turned the dogs loose on quarterback Jalen Hurts, as the sophomore found himself escaping the pocket...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Running back Damien Harris stands out in scrimmage; two backs did not practice

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.–Alabama football has two draft-eligible juniors at running back, and while much of the attention goes to Bo Scarbrough (6-2/235)...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama secondary competitive in scrimmage, Calvin Ridley gets tossed

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Even after losing Jonathan Allen, Reuben Foster, Ryan Anderson and Tim Williams to the National Football League, Alabama football...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Giants defensive back Landon Collins eyeing more after breakout season in 2016

  Two Louisiana natives got into a scuffle on social media this week about which one is the best player in the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Browns’ wide receiver Richard Mullaney stands out to open NFL preseason

  Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer may have found one of his favorite targets after Thursday’s 20-14 preseason victory over New...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban, Alabama developing freshman WR Henry Ruggs III on special teams

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– During last week’s open practice at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Alabama football head coach Nick Saban had several players fielding punts on special teams,...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Several former Alabama football players featured tonight on NFL preseason

  Football has returned.   And though it doesn’t mean a lot in the win/loss column, getting to watch a multitude of talented...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Colts to be in serious trouble if OL Ryan Kelly misses substantial time

  Losing offensive lineman Ryan Kelly to an undisclosed injury during Thursday’s joint practice with the Detroit Lions was not what head coach Chuck...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Undrafted WR Richard Mullaney looks to make noise in preseason for Browns

  Many eyes will be on quarterback DeShone Kizer and defensive end Myles Garrett as the Cleveland Browns kickoff its NFL preseason schedule on...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  The Way It Is

  / 7 years ago

  Juwan Simpson talks time at Alabama, life in CFL and coaching at Austin High School

  Prior to winning two Grey Cups in the Canadian Football League and serving as defensive line coach at Austin High School...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama QB Jalen Hurts featured on Sports Illustrated cover, third of his career

  For quarterback Jalen Hurts, he knows how important the upcoming season is when it comes to avenging a loss and capturing a...

  By Stephen M. Smith

• The Way It Is

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s 2019 OL commit Pierce Quick talks on his offer, team goals, and more

  Before he suits up as a junior for Hewitt-Trussville High School in Birmingham (Ala.), offensive lineman Pierce Quick joined Matt Suleski...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Bears sign undrafted rookie Brandon Greene, places Eric Kush on injury reserve

  Who remembers Brandon Greene’s 24-yard catch versus LSU in 2014?  Alabama vs. LSU 2014 (As called by Eli Gold)Watch this video...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  RB Eddie Lacy hits another target weight goal, pockets $55K from Seahawks

  Nothing beats the feeling of losing weight and getting paid.  When Eddie Lacy signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Wide receiver Gehrig Dieter opens more eyes at Chiefs’ camp with big plays

  He can possibly be a starter week one.  While tight end Travis Kelce did not practice Monday for the Kansas City Chiefs, more...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Ravens’ CB Marlon Humphrey sustains undisclosed injury, listed as “day-to-day”

  Unfortunate injuries have been painful for the Baltimore Ravens in the last couple of seasons, and as of this week it hopes...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s Trevon Diggs moves to defense

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– He had no problems contributing at both wide receiver and defensive back during his high school days and in his freshman season at the...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Tide offensive lineman says four-star RB Brian Robinson ‘runs with attitude’

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– To most people it would be smart to redshirt a freshman running back, especially when a team has a lot...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama freshman WR could resemble former Tide standout Kenny Bell

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Before signing Cam Sims and Raheem Falkins (transferred), the first wide receiver to commit to the University of Alabama over schools...

  By Stephen M. Smith