Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Matt Womack receives SEC, Alabama honors after performance vs. Fresno State

  Redshirt sophomore Matt Womack may have given himself some separation from surging freshman Jedrick Wills in the battle for starting right tackle, following his performance versus Fresno...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Ronnie Harrison leads injury-stricken Tide defense to victory over Fresno State

  Missed tackles are inevitable when a team plays a lot of young players, and despite Nick Saban’s disappointment in that regard to the media, according to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  C.J. Mosley guides Ravens to shutout over Bengals

  C.J. Mosley wants to return to the NFL playoffs.  Regardless of earning his second trip to the Pro Bowl and second...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s Jamey Mosley reflects on his first career start vs. Fresno State

  Seven players entered the media room at Bryant-Denny Stadium for post-game interviews following Alabama’s 41-10 win over Fresno State, including an...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Efficiency was behind Jalen Hurts’ strong performance in Alabama’s home opener

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Alabama head coach Nick Saban may not let his players read the media clippings or hear the critiques made about them via...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Jalen Hurts, Alabama offense much improved versus Fresno State

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Answering his critics from a sub 100-yard passing game last week versus Florida State, Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts opened the first...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Former Alabama safety Eddie Jackson to start week one for Chicago Bears

  Week one of the National Football League should provide both intriguing matchups and a wonderful reunion for University of Alabama standouts this...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama turns to freshmen duo at OLB

  Two names from Alabama’s 2017 signing class on defense will start their collegiate careers sooner than expected.   While head coach Nick Saban would much rather...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Three reasons why moving Da’Shawn Hand to OLB would benefit Alabama

  The move is not set in stone, but it opens the door for conversation.  Media personnel for Alabama football witnessed creativity...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Breaking down Fresno State’s impact players for matchup versus Alabama

  He’s back in California for a third stint at Fresno State, and this time it is at the head coaching position. Despite...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Pair of Tide linebackers won’t play this week versus Fresno State

  Alabama’s look at the linebacker position just got even more interesting, as neither Rashaan Evans nor Anfernee Jennings will suit up...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Former Alabama defensive lineman Quinton Dial signs with Green Bay Packers

  Defensive coordinator Dom Capers has acquired more excitement to his defensive front seven of the Green Bay Packers, as the franchise...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama LB Christian Miller tells fans that his road to recovery has started

  A torn bicep may have knocked him out for the remainder of the season, but Alabama outside linebacker Christian Miller is preparing for...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama, Miami to be featured in 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game

  The negotiations involving a matchup between the University of Alabama and University of Miami are done as both schools will play...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s Shaun Dion Hamilton named SEC’s Defensive Player of the Week

  In his first game back from a season-ending knee injury versus Florida in last year’s Southeastern Conference Championship Game, Alabama linebacker Shaun...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama OLB tweets positive news on surgery, expects to make full recovery

  Alabama did not lose him for the season, but outside linebacker Anfernee Jennings did sustain a serious ankle injury in last...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama’s Calvin Ridley moves into tie for fifth all-time in touchdown receptions

  Alabama junior wide receiver Calvin Ridley turned in a milestone accomplishment last week against Florida State, but it got lost in the magnitude...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 7 years ago

  Former Tide walk-on to benefit from multiple injuries at linebacker

  Not trying to make injuries sound glorious (because they are not), but the best players that have been produced at the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 7 years ago

  Former walk-on DB Levi Wallace embraced big stage for Alabama versus FSU

  Never undervalue a walk-on.  Prior to Saturday night, Levi Wallace never held the “Ball Out” turnover belt. He pushed, scrapped and...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Injured LBs Christian Miller, Terrell Lewis staying positive, despite bad news

  It doesn’t take long for Nick Saban’s message on mental toughness to hit home.  Alabama football lost a pair of strong-side linebackers for...

  By Stephen M. Smith