Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Stephen's Report

  / 8 years ago

  Practice report: Injury updates, Alabama returns to practice after first scrimmage

  Alabama endured its third morning practice and 13th overall today in sunny, 82-degree weather conditions. The practice came on the heels...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Injury notes: Alabama suffers a few nicks in first scrimmage

  The University of Alabama football team relatively made it through its first scrimmage unscathed, despite rain occurring early on. Head coach...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Nick Saban on freshman RB B.J. Emmons: “He’s a naturally instinctive runner”

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.| Head coach Nick Saban takes great pride in recruiting substance at each position for Alabama, but its offensive backfield is something he’s...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry records his first NFL touchdown

  All Alabama fans should raise their glass on this one. Former Crimson Tide running back and 2015 Heisman Trophy winner Derrick...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Jalen Hurts: Alabama’s wildcard at QB continues to push for starting job

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.| 11/15 passing. 120 yards. One touchdown. This was all it took for 80,000 fans at Bryant-Denny Stadium and others...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama defenders Minkah Fitzpatrick, Kendall Sheffield to see increased roles

  A blocked punt returned for a 17-yard touchdown and scoring 14 points against Texas A&M off two interceptions was all it...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron wants more in year three at Cincinnati

  Andy Dalton got the start at quarterback for Cincinnati in Friday’s preseason opener against Minnesota, but it was third-year man AJ McCarron...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Second-round DB Cyrus Jones solid in preseason match-up against New Orleans

  The New England Patriots are starting to see the value it has in its top pick of the 2016 NFL Draft–...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Saints RB Mark Ingram records multi-touchdown game against New England

  NFL preseason games do not count toward winning a Super Bowl championship, but try explaining that to New Orleans Saints running...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  DB Maurice Smith granted release from Alabama

  The auction for Maurice Smith is now open. Head coach Nick Saban has dropped his grip on the veteran defensive back,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama takes its seventh practice indoors

  Despite very little rain and 87-degree weather conditions, coach Nick Saban and Alabama took its seventh practice indoors on Wednesday. The players...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Buffalo Bills linebacker Reggie Ragland to miss 2016 season

    He was projected to start at middle linebacker for coach Rex Ryan and the Buffalo Bills, but unfortunately Reggie Ragland will...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Former Tide cornerback Cyrus Jones continues to turn heads at New England

  It’s starting to look more and more like the ex-Alabama standout will have an immediate impact. Cyrus Jones, who was selected...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 8 years ago

  Position battles to be answered in fall camp

  Alabama is still feeling itself out through six days of fall practice. During its annual fan day, head coach Nick Saban...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 8 years ago

  Practice report: Alabama goes full pads to start week two of fall camp

  Coach Nick Saban and Alabama returned to practice on Monday to start week two of fall camp. It hit the field...

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  Nick Saban

  / 8 years ago

  Nick Saban and Charles Barkley, common ground between Alabama and Auburn

  The Alabama-Auburn rivalry known as the “Iron Bowl” is one of the deepest rivalries in college football. It’s almost like have...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Lane Kiffin talks Alabama quarterback race, discusses Blake Barnett and Jalen Hurts

  Alabama’s quarterback situation is weird, and offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin understands. Prior to being hired to Nick Saban’s staff in 2014,...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Former Alabama linebacker Reggie Ragland sustains knee injury at Bills’ training camp

  The Buffalo Bills already won’t have defensive lineman Shaq Lawson (shoulder) for five to six months, and now its projected starter...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Lane Kiffin on Alabama wide receiver Robert Foster: “He has a special skill set”

  Wide receiver Robert Foster was one of multiple headline names signed in Alabama’s 2013 recruiting class. He was a five-star prospect...

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  Nick Saban

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama coach Nick Saban gives his final thoughts on Maurice Smith’s situation

  While Crimson Tide fans await the chance to catch an open practice and storm the field, head coach Nick Saban used...

  By Stephen M. Smith