Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Quarterback Jalen Hurts, Alabama football out for redemption in 2017

  Jalen Hurts wants a national championship.  He came dangerously close to being the first true freshman in Alabama football history and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Tim Williams bounces back in second preseason game; records first career sack

  Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh saw the quick twitch, edge-bending outside linebacker he thought the franchise was getting in Tim Williams on...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama linebacker says ‘he’s on track to being a marquee contributor’

  Tim Williams was full of emotion during his career at the University of Alabama; so, it came as no surprise that...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama freshman running back Brian Robinson much improved at pass-catching

  His love for competition brought him to the University of Alabama as part of the school’s 2017 top-ranked signing class for...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Nick Saban wants defense focused on ‘affecting quarterbacks,’ not sacks

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– He loves big plays and he gets excited after seeing guys accomplish marquee performances, but Alabama football head coach Nick Saban does...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts named to Manning Award preseason watch list

  Sophomore quarterback Jalen Hurts represented the University of Alabama for the Manning Award, as the Allstate Sugar Bowl released its preseason list for the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 7 years ago

  Tide has three on SI’s preseason All-America Team; including two first-team selections

  As the University of Alabama football team goes through its second full week of fall practice, Sports Illustrated released its preseason...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  49ers coach Kyle Shanahan names Reuben Foster starter at linebacker

  Let the Reuben Foster era begin.  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan gave the defensive keys to a late, first-round draft pick...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Former Tide players Amari Cooper, Marlon Humphrey return to NFL training camp

  A pair of NFL teams received good news on Tuesday, as the Baltimore Ravens and Oakland Raiders both returned a quality...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Minkah Fitzpatrick compliments DBs after scrimmage, talks on CB Trevon Diggs

  When the smoke cleared upon the end of Alabama’s first scrimmage on last week, the glowing rumors and reports went toward...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  The Way It Is

  / 7 years ago

  Former Alabama standout gives praise to wide receivers Calvin Ridley, Amari Cooper

  Fans have seen the best model of consistency in Alabama football under head coach Nick Saban since 2008. After taking over for Mike...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Former Alabama receiver Christion Jones signs with Canadian Football League

  Life in the National Football League with the Miami Dolphins did not pan out the way Christion Jones may have wanted,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Things getting testy between Alabama’s defense and receivers in fall camp?

  So far in fall camp, there appears to be a lot of fierce competition between the Crimson Tide’s secondary and its band of wide...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  SEC News

  / 7 years ago

  Gus Malzhan, Auburn Tigers name Jarrett Stidham starter at quarterback

  Auburn University has chosen its starter at quarterback for the upcoming football season, and to the surprise of no one it...

  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...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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)...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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...

  By Stephen M. Smith