Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts receives shoutout from Louisville’s Lamar Jackson

  Game truly recognizes game. Only one touchdown was needed in Saturday’s defensive slugfest between Alabama and LSU, and it came from the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick succeeds against LSU at safety

  TUSCALOOSA—The game was for Eddie Jackson and one player that vowed to do his best for him was sophomore defensive back, Minkah Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick, who...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts grinds out victory over LSU, Tide improves to 9-0

  TUSCALOOSA—For Alabama quarterbacks under Nick Saban, it’s the LSU game that makes a man out of them. Whether it’s the untamed...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Former Alabama LB Reggie Ragland not happy about Lee Corso’s pick

  Rule No. 1 in college football… Never pick against Alabama. Lee Corso is the beloved member of ESPN’s College Football GameDay....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama’s Cam Robinson, Jonah Williams X-factors heading into contest against LSU

  Since defeating Clemson in the College Football Playoff national title game, Alabama has faced six athletic, fast-paced teams. An SEC West showdown...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Wide receiver Julio Jones has Falcons offense clicking halfway through season

  The superlatives for Julio Jones have run dry and at this point, it’s perfectly fine. A fierce competitor and former first-round...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  UA’s Minkah Fitzpatrick, Keith Holcombe voted to Academic All-District team

  TUSCALOOSA— Alabama defensive players Minkah Fitzpatrick and Keith Holcombe are taking the teachings from their head coach, Nick Saban, and applying...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  TDA Videos

  / 8 years ago

  Game Preview: 16 And Counting dissects Alabama-LSU game

  Will Ed Orgeron become a head coach again? Will Alabama run the table in the SEC West? Both questions shall be...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 8 years ago

  Redemption takes on new form with Alabama defensive back Tony Brown

  TUSCALOOSA—Unless one is leaving from a Sunday message in which the pastor expresses the term, very rarely does one use “divine...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Coach Nick Saban updates status on Bo Scarbrough, Alphonse Taylor, B.J. Emmons

  TUSCALOOSA—While Alabama prepares for its 81st meeting against LSU, head coach Nick Saban took his Wednesday presser to report on a trio of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 8 years ago

  Chemistry between Danny Etling, Malachi Dupre crucial for LSU against Alabama

  It’s now or never for Malachi Dupre. He has yet to record 50 catches or 1,000 receiving yards in a season,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Report: Ex-Alabama RB Trent Richardson gets worked out by another NFL team

  Trent Richardson does not quit. Period. He was worked out today by the Kansas City Chiefs, according to NFL writer Tom Pelissero....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  SEC News

  / 8 years ago

  Trouble for Butch Jones at Rocky Top, how Alabama ruined Tennessee’s season

  TUSCALOOSA—Numerous injuries to impact players will be his escape card, but a lot was expected from Tennessee head coach Butch Jones...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Time, network announced for Alabama-Mississippi State game

  TUSCALOOSA—Alabama will host Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 12. The rivalry, known as the “Battle for Highway 82,” is scheduled to kickoff...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Two pairs of Crimson Tide players named semifinalists for Maxwell Football Club

  TUSCALOOSA—The accolades keep pouring for Alabama football, as Jalen Hurts, Jonathan Allen and Reuben Foster were all recognized as semifinalists by...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama LBs Ryan Anderson, Reuben Foster named semifinalists for Butkus Award

  TUSCALOOSA—A pair of senior linebackers joined punter JK Scott in earning a spot as semifinalists for a national award. On Monday,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  UA’s JK Scott announced for Ray Guy Award

  TUSCALOOSA—While he prepares to help Alabama win its sixth straight meeting against Louisiana State University, JK Scott was named a candidate...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Dont’a Hightower aides Patriots over Bills

  He is not fancy in his performances, but neither is the team he plays for. It was another workmanlike Sunday for...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Wide receiver Amari Cooper guides Oakland over Tampa Bay, improving to 6-2

  Two of the best competitors in college football reunited on the NFL stage in Sunday’s match-up between Oakland and Tampa Bay...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  ESPN’s College GameDay headed to Tiger Stadium, to preview Alabama-LSU game

  TUSCALOOSA– Alabama football will be featured in another ESPN College GameDay telecast. As coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide travel...

  By Stephen M. Smith