Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 8 years ago

  The Way It Is: Notes at offensive line, running back from Tide’s sixth practice

  Alabama will be just fine along its offensive front next season, especially with returning a trio of starters – Bradley Bozeman, Ross...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 8 years ago

  The Way It Is: Looking at Alabama’s defensive line for 2017 season

  It will not be easy finding guys to duplicate the production of both defensive end Jonathan Allen and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson for...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 8 years ago

  Nick Saban says Alabama tight end Miller Forristall resembles O.J. Howard

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Contrary to popular opinion, University of Alabama football head coach Nick Saban found ways to get O.J. Howard involved...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 8 years ago

  WR Gehrig Dieter says Nick Saban, Alabama has prepared him for next level

  College football presented him with the best of both worlds and though one team had him in a different role, Gehrig...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Nick Saban on Tide QB Jalen Hurts: “He’s bought in to what we want from him”

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– His leadership qualities and sheer athleticism guided the University of Alabama to a Southeastern Conference championship, a Peach Bowl...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Practice Report: Observations at RB, WR and QB for Alabama

  TUSCALOOSA— Though the sun eventually dominated the day, Alabama football head coach Nick Saban still held the Crimson Tide’s sixth spring...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Hurts, Wilson receive academic honors

  Even with spring practice in action, academics reigns above all at the University of Alabama. Sophomores Jalen Hurts and Lyndell “Mack”...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama football: Breaking down potential options at kicker for next season

  Whether he made you smile or cringe in uncertainty, placekicker Adam Griffith got your attention during his five-year tenure at the University of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Two-star freshman set to be Crimson Tide’s next marquee long snapper

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– It may not be a highly-profiled position, but every role is important when it comes to the University of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 8 years ago

  The Way It Is: Inside Alabama’s move to hire Dan Werner as offensive analyst

  Alabama head football coach Nick Saban and the program made two strong offseason hires in Brian Daboll (offensive coordinator) and Dan...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans ‘looks’ to anchor Tide’s defense in 2017

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.–With Reuben Foster pursuing the National Football League, the baton that was once handed to him from ex-Alabama linebacker Reggie...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 8 years ago

  Linebacker Christian Miller expected to be Alabama’s next elite pass rusher

  His time to fully blossom has come. Edge rushers Tim Williams and Ryan Anderson struck fear in the hearts of quarterbacks,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 8 years ago

  The Way It Is: Can Alabama WR Robert Foster develop a role in 2017?

  After four seasons of frustration, a new offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach could be just what the doctor ordered for...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 8 years ago

  The Way It Is: Nick Saban not feeling ‘ball control,’ Tide updates from spring practice

  After the first week of spring practice, we all know what’s not on Alabama football head coach Nick Saban’s mind… Hint:...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Nick Saban explains reason behind Tide hiring Dan Werner as offensive analyst

  If you can’t beat him, hire him. It was the move head coach Nick Saban and Alabama football made in bringing...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Nick Saban singles out a pair of defensive linemen that can contribute in 2017

  Regardless of offensive philosophies, the journey back to a Southeastern Conference title game and the College Football Playoff for the University...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Nick Saban, Alabama football needs WR Robert Foster to emerge in 2017

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.–If there was ever a time for a five-star athlete to be needed by his respective program, now would be...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama freshman LB Ben Davis set to contribute at new position

  After redshirting his freshman season a year ago, linebacker Ben Davis is expected to be a major contributor for Alabama’s defense...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Baltimore Ravens to pick up fifth-year option on linebacker C.J. Mosley

  The former Alabama standout won’t be leaving Baltimore in the near future. After finishing among the leaders in tackles in each...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama football: Minkah Fitzpatrick move to CB will make Tide’s defense more lethal

  One of the main nuggets from Alabama’s first week of spring practice was defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick returning to his natural position...

  By Stephen M. Smith