Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Several Tide players encountered healthy weight gains this offseason

  He’s known for a famous remark on CBS’ 60 Minutes a few years ago, but at the heart of Alabama football’s...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Arkansas offensive lineman Frank Ragnow gives high praise to Alabama defense

  Hoover, Ala.– Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema and the Razorbacks kicked off Monday’s edition of the Southeastern Conference’s Media Days from the Hyatt-Regency/Wynfrey Hotel....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 8 years ago

  Top five Tide standouts to watch for in season opener versus Florida State

  Aside from winning, one thing has remained the same for the University of Alabama football program since Nick Saban’s arrival in 2007: all...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  One of Alabama’s emerging linebackers undergoes a name change

  Well, this is interesting. Before he’s expected to produce next season as a fearsome edge rusher, sophomore outside linebacker Terrell Hall...

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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 8 years ago

  The Way It Is: Inside 2017 SEC Media Days

  Fans and media personnel alike will convene inside the Hyatt-Regency/Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Ala., on next week for the start of the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Tickets for Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game featuring Alabama, Florida State sold out

  It’s expected to be the most highly-anticipated game for the 2017 college football season, and according to some information released today,...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 8 years ago

  Top five Seminoles to watch for in 2017 season opener versus Alabama

  If one was to remove today and all weekends from view, then we would be 41 days away from the start of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama tight end prepares for breakout sophomore season in 2017

  He never totaled 1,000 yards receiving in a season. He never recorded at least 20 receptions per year, unless you count his junior...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson eyes starting job at safety

  He’s been nothing short of remarkable at slot corner or Star (nickel and dime) and at safety, but Minkah Fitzpatrick longs to return to being...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Three Tide players to attend SEC Media Days

  According to the Southeastern Conference office on Wednesday, the three players chosen to represent the University of Alabama with head coach Nick Saban...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Johnny Jackson, JDPI preparing another success story for National Football League

  Jackson-Duffy Performance Institute is more than a safe haven for former and current Alabama football players; it’s a place of tranquility and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Sources: Alabama’s race for kicker ‘really close’ heading into fall practice

  Alabama returns a starter at quarterback, a stable of six running backs, a multitude of game-changing receivers, experience on both offensive line and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  SEC News

  / 8 years ago

  SEC Football: Ranking top five outside linebacker returning for 2017

  After taking a look at defensive ends, defensive tackles and inside linebackers, we now zero in on edge/coverage linebackers better known as...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Ex-Redskins QB and Super Bowl champion calls Ryan Anderson an ‘alpha male’

  Before he became the senior vice president of player personnel for the Washington Redskins, Doug Williams was the franchise’s quarterback from 1986-89. He...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey showing out through offseason practice

  Even with having three veteran cornerbacks on its roster, a rookie caught the attention of the Baltimore Ravens during offseason practices...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Jameis Winston says Bucs are ‘privileged’ to have former Tide standout O.J. Howard

  He impressed head coach Dirk Koetter during rookie minicamp and organized team activities, but as of this weekend, Tampa Bay tight...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Tide breakdown: Inside Alabama’s recruiting for the 2018 cycle

  Although we have yet to reach the fall session, fans of college football normally see head coach Nick Saban and Alabama dominate recruiting each...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Tide breakdown: Dissecting Alabama’s backfield for next season

  A collective sigh was cast over Alabama fans at Raymond James Stadium in January, as sophomore running back Bo Scarbrough sustained a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Redskins linebacker Ryan Anderson spends first NFL paycheck on his mother

  The once angry man of Alabama football now shares a smile with his mother. Former Crimson Tide outside linebacker Ryan Anderson spent his first NFL paycheck on...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 8 years ago

  From Tide FB to successful entrepreneur: Inside Le’Ron McClain’s latest career path

  Veterans at the professional level do not want to face it. Collegiate athletes that on top of their game do not want to believe it....

  By Stephen M. Smith