Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts added to Manning Award Watch list

  TUSCALOOSA—Keep in mind, he’s a true freshman. Alabama fans have gone from being unsure, to climbing on board the bandwagon that...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  SEC News

  / 8 years ago

  Preston Williams leaves UT, adds more attrition to Vols heading into Alabama game

  TUSCALOOSA—It doesn’t look good for Tennessee, when it comes to players heading into its rivalry game against Alabama. The Volunteers are...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Nick Saban on Alabama RB Bo Scarbrough: “He will be a factor for us before the season’s over”

  TUSCALOOSA—He enrolled at Alabama under much hype, but the game is starting to slow down for Bo Scarbrough. After totaling 104...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  UA offensive lineman Alphonse Taylor “questionable” for Tennessee game

  TUSCALOOSA—Senior offensive lineman Alphonse Taylor missed the last two days of practice, due to a light concussion he sustained in Alabama’s...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama cornerback Minkah Fitzpatrick named Jim Thorpe Player of the Week

  TUSCALOOSA—The awards keep coming for Minkah Fitzpatrick. Minkah Fitzpatrick!! pic.twitter.com/301H3Y96ft — BamaVideo (@BamaVideo_) October 9, 2016 The 6-foot-1, 203-pound cornerback tied...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 8 years ago

  Reasons why NFL Draft experts are salivating over Alabama LB Ryan Anderson

  TUSCALOOSA—He consistently plays with an edge to him. It is a foregone conclusion that Jonathan Allen, Reuben Foster and Tim Williams...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  SEC office announces time, network for Alabama-Texas A&M game

  TUSCALOOSA— ESPN’s College GameDay may be in T-Town next week. Barring a loss this week against Tennessee, a top-10 battle is schedule...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  DB Minkah Fitzpatrick sets school record for Alabama in win over Arkansas

  TUSCALOOSA—NFL Draft experts will have their boards ready for 2017. A short-term memory is something Alabama coach Nick Saban, his staff...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Quarterback Jalen Hurts moves Alabama over Arkansas, despite hostile environment

  TUSCALOOSA—Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium becomes the latest venue to not rattle the composure of Alabama’s freshman quarterback, Jalen Hurts. He got...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama wide receiver ArDarius Stewart sets new career-high in win over Arkansas

  TUSCALOOSA—ArDarius Stewart would not allow Jalen Hurts to be intercepted. Whether it’s assassins, band of brothers or players carrying a huge...

  By Stephen M. Smith

• Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Trio of Tide players injured against Arkansas

  TUSCALOOSA—It was not the sheer physical match-up everyone expected, however, Arkansas totaled 400 yards passing and was sharp on third downs...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama defeats Arkansas, improves to 6-0

  Alabama is now bowl eligible for a 10th season under Nick Saban, after defeating Arkansas 49-30 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  First half analysis: Alabama vs. Arkansas

  Despite a lot of issues on pass defense, Alabama’s defensive front and run game opened up a 35-17 lead over Arkansas at halftime. Running...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Saban on limiting run plays for Jalen Hurts: “I don’t worry about guys getting hurt”

  TUSCALOOSA—Obviously Nick Saban is over the issue of quarterback Blake Barnett gone from the program, but when it comes to overusing...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Arkansas QB Austin Allen looks to engineer an upset over top-ranked Alabama

  TUSCALOOSA—A different aura has crept into D.W.R. Razorback Stadium, and one that has each Arkansas fan believing it can win every...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Nick Saban singles out Tide DL Joshua Frazier for match-up against Arkansas

  TUSCALOOSA—It has become engraved into the mind of Nick Saban that the Arkansas game for Alabama starts determining the contenders from...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  TDA Videos

  / 8 years ago

  Game Preview: 16 And Counting looks inside Alabama vs. Arkansas match-up

  Two ranked schools will face off Saturday at D.W.R. Razorback Stadium, as No. 1 Alabama starts a tough stretch to its...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Arkansas top five impact players heading into game against top-ranked Alabama

  After two years of hanging tough, Bret Bielema and the Arkansas Razorbacks sense a chance to knock off Alabama. Coach Nick Saban...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Second half adjustments helped QB Jalen Hurts push Alabama over Kentucky

  TUSCALOOSA—Not every win in the Southeastern Conference is going to be attractive, especially for programs that are viewed as national championship contenders...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Time, network announced for Alabama-Tennessee game

  The stage is officially set for one of the better rivalries in college football. Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, Tenn.) will be packed on...

  By Stephen M. Smith