Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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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,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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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
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts ‘more comfortable’ within offense

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– The assistants on Nick Saban’s coaching staff at the University of Alabama don’t speak much, but the program’s annual fan day...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 7 years ago

  Seminoles’ WR Da’Vante Phillips facing five felony charges, suspended indefinitely

  Alabama head coach Nick Saban may be receiving some heat following his decision to not suspend senior defensive end Da’Shawn Hand; however, his former offensive...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Rookie safety Eddie Jackson taking advantage of reps in Bears’ training camp

  Safety Eddie Jackson has an unmatched hunger for making plays, and he’s been that way since arriving at the University of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 7 years ago

  Saints’ Mark Ingram enters 2017 season wanting to prove he’s a complete back

  Reporters in New Orleans (La.) and the National Football League in general are making a lot of fuss over running backs Adrian...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Nick Saban, Alabama not suspending senior Da’Shawn Hand for FSU game

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– After getting charged and arrested for driving under the influence on last week, Alabama senior defensive end Da’Shawn Hand was at practice...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Several Tide players ready for fall practice

  Football returns today for the University of Alabama, as head coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide will take to Thomas Drew Field...

  By Stephen M. Smith