Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Offensive woes cost Alabama a shot to defend its CFP national championship

  The sea opened, only this time a comeback was too late. It was reminiscent of Alabama’s 2016 regular season game versus...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama’s defense falls in fourth quarter, Clemson secures 2016 CFP national title

  TAMPA, Fla.– The yelling from strength coach Scott Cochran, the discipline from coach Nick Saban and the intensity from defensive coordinator...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  What will Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian have planned for Clemson?

  TAMPA, Fla.– As his eyes opened inside the team’s hotel, Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian found himself in a fortunate position....

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 8 years ago

  Can Alabama’s secondary stop Clemson’s X-factor, wide receiver Mike Williams

  TAMPA, Fla.– His career at Clemson University featured him being a two-time All-ACC first team selection (2011-12), an ACC champion (2011) and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  From emulating Deshaun Watson to facing him, Jalen Hurts is chasing history

  TAMPA, Fla.– Five quarterbacks stood inside the Hank Crisp Indoor facility last season, as media pundits gathered to watch Nick Saban and...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Nick Saban calls on ex-Alabama QB Blake Sims to emulate Clemson’s Deshaun Watson

  It appears as though Alabama coach Nick Saban is need of quarterback Blake Sims once more. After emulating Texas A&M’s signal...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Kareem Jackson helps shutdown Raiders’ offense, helps Texans advance to next round

  One former Alabama standout has advanced to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson entered Wild Card...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama RB Bo Scarbrough to forgo 2017 NFL Draft, will return next season

  Some great news for Alabama fans. Rumors started circulating regarding the future of sophomore running back Bo Scarbrough after this season,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Steve Sarkisian on Alabama’s mentality for Clemson: “Our players are locked in”

  Steve Sarkisian is winning the hearts of everyone over. After landing in Tampa, Fla., on Friday, Alabama’s latest offensive coordinator spoke with...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Five ex-Alabama standouts land on 2016 All-Pro Team; two were first team selections

  The postseason is here. Before wildcard weekend starts on Saturday, the National Football League released its 2016 All-Pro Team. Five former standouts...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 8 years ago

  Top five impact players for Alabama heading into CFP national title game vs. Clemson

  All the media talk, flashy commercials and in-depth studying has set the stage for what intends to be an epic national title...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama CB Anthony Averett looks to shut down one final group of wide receivers

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– After losing Maurice Smith, Kendall Sheffield and Shawn Burgess-Becker to transfers, Alabama’s secondary was once again thought to be...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Steve Sarkisian progressing “very well” with players and Alabama’s game plan

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– While some continue to mourn the departure of Lane Kiffin, Alabama head coach Nick Saban has firmly moved on....

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Ex-Alabama running back Trent Richardson trains for another chance at NFL action

  Even after multiple setbacks, Trent Richardson believes there is a career for him in the National Football League. A former first round pick...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Clemson QB Deshaun Watson gets another chance at Alabama for all supremacy

  He left everything on the field, but it was not enough. His team represented the ingredients needed to beat Alabama, yet...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Safety Landon Collins delivers New York Giants back to postseason action

  Playing meaningful football runs in the blood of Landon Collins. In high school, he led the Dutchtown (La.) Griffins to two undefeated...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Why having Steve Sarkisian gives Alabama a higher chance at defeating Clemson

  Just when you thought Nick Saban was predictable, he shows why college football hails him as its Zen master. Following a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram ends 2016 season with a milestone

  His team was eliminated from postseason contention for a third straight year, but Mark Ingram grabbed his first milestone as a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 8 years ago

  JK Scott helps quiet Washington’s offense; lifts Alabama to national title game

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– No degree of difficulty comes with getting JK Scott’s attention. One can either compliment his dance moves or rob...

  By Stephen M. Smith
• 

  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick closing on school list for interceptions

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Aside from a 16-yard hookup between quarterback Jake Browning and wide receiver Dante Pettis for a touchdown, Alabama’s secondary...

  By Stephen M. Smith