Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  SEC News

  / 8 years ago

  Two ex-Tide members hand Alabama SEC West crown, ruins playoff hopes for Auburn

  Let’s all hear it for Kirby Smart and Maurice Smith. After winning a national title with Nick Saban in 2015, the two...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama’s ArDarius Stewart set career marks in dominant win over Miss. State

  TUSCALOOSA—He may not choose to declare for the NFL Draft after this season, but ArDarius Stewart is putting together a solid...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Running back Josh Jacobs stands out for Alabama in its win over Mississippi State

  TUSCALOOSA—With Damien Harris, Bo Scarbrough and B.J. Emmons nursing injuries, Alabama fans got its second dosage of Josh Jacobs in a 51-3 win over...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  QB Jalen Hurts ties school record in Alabama’s victory over Mississippi State

  TUSCALOOSA—Once he fully matures, Jalen Hurts will bring much heartache and pain to defensive coordinators across the college football landscape. After...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Jalen Hurts, Alabama’s defense routs Mississippi State, improves to 10-0

  Alabama coach Nick Saban wanted an improved passing game, and Jalen Hurts answered the challenge with a strong performance. He was...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Halftime notes: Alabama-Mississippi State

  Regardless of tossing an interception, Alabama’s Jalen Hurts looked more comfortable in the first half against Mississippi State. He completed 20 of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Why Alabama must improve its passing game

  Regardless of preseason rankings and how teams perform during the early months of college football, the gridiron game doesn’t take on...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama’s Jalen Hurts named semifinalist for Davey O’Brien National QB Award

  TUSCALOOSA—Despite 11 turnovers, Alabama’s Jalen Hurts has exceeded expectations for the Crimson Tide’s 2016 group under head coach Nick Saban. On...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama’s Jonathan Allen named semifinalist for Lott IMPACT Trophy

  TUSCALOOSA—The senior defensive end is having an incredible season, and one in which the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation has taken notice...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  TDA Videos

  / 8 years ago

  Game Preview: 16 And Counting breaks down Alabama-Mississippi State game

  The 101st meeting between Alabama and Mississippi State takes stage this week. Coach Nick Saban has won eight straight games against...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Injury update on linebacker Reuben Foster

  TUSCALOOSA—Alabama’s leader in tackles has been rockin’ a new accessory on his left hand, but it doesn’t appear to be anything...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Ex-Alabama wide receiver Kevin Norwood signed to New York Giants practice squad

  Could Alabama fans see a reuniting of Landon Collins and Kevin Norwood? Perhaps, if Norwood can crack the Giants’ 53-man roster....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  New York Giants safety Landon Collins wins back-to-back NFC Defensive POTW awards

  The former Alabama standout is becoming a leader in the National Football League. New York Giants safety Landon Collins is having...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Four things to take from UA’s win over LSU

  When the smoke cleared at Tiger Stadium, Alabama stood with a 10-0 win. Despite strong words from LSU’s defensive back Dwayne...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Time announced for UA-Chattanooga game

  TUSCALOOSA—Coach Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide will host the Chattanooga Mocs on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 6:00 p.m. (CT),...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama’s defense earns Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week

  TUSCALOOSA–Very rarely does an entire group win an individual award, but Alabama’s unit on defense is not the average group. Coach...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama’s Ryan Anderson, JK Scott named SEC Players of the Week

  TUSCALOOSA—NFL scouts got exactly what they wanted last week: a defensive slugfest. Despite the lone points coming in the fourth quarter,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Mark Ingram delivers bounce back performance, Saints improve to 4-4

  Just when fantasy owners were about to give up on Mark Ingram, he proves why he was selected in the first round of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Safety Landon Collins aides Giants to win over Philadelphia, ends two-game skid

  Landon Collins wouldn’t let New York fall to Philadelphia for a third straight year. Despite Eagles’ quarterback Carson Wentz having a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Kenyan Drake records second NFL touchdown, lifts Miami over New York Jets

  He was an all-purpose back at Alabama (2012-15) and during Sunday’s contest against the Jets, Kenyan Drake emerged with a game-changing play for the...

  By Stephen M. Smith