Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Stephen's Report

  / 8 years ago

  Georgia coach Kirby Smart dominates in first SEC Media Days presser

  He served as Nick Saban’s right hand man for nine seasons but on Tuesday, Kirby Smart took his first step in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama football lands three linebackers on 2016 preseason Butkus Award watch list

  Despite losing A’Shawn Robinson, Jarran Reed and Reggie Ragland to the National Football League, Alabama returned two of its primary pass...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 8 years ago

  Four points from day one of SECMD 2016

  Aside from Christmas and the first day of school, SEC Media Days is the one time of year where media personnel...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Veteran DB Maurice Smith not on UA’s roster

  SEC Media Days kicked off at the Hyatt Regency-The Winfrey Hotel (Hoover, Ala.) on Monday, and one of the first interesting...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama safety Eddie Jackson named to 2016 Jim Thorpe Award watch list

  Eddie Jackson’s move from cornerback to safety last season compound with his decision to return to Alabama for his senior year,...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama cornerback Marlon Humphrey under high expectations for 2016

  Being the offspring of a decorative college football player is not easy, but Marlon Humphrey is taking it one step at...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Tennessee Titans running backs coach has high hopes for Derrick Henry

  No one questions the case of DeMarco Murray leading Tennessee’s stable of running backs for next season, but the Titans are...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Ex-Tide star D.J. Pettway talks NFL, getting a second chance and UA’s outlook for 2016

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.| Sometimes, one has to go through hell before seeing how good heaven is. New Orleans Saints defensive end D.J....

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama offensive tackle Cameron Robinson named to 2016 Outland Trophy watch list

  Despite being indefinitely suspended for an off-field issue that happened on May 17, Alabama offensive tackle Cameron Robinson was one of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama football lands five players on 2016 preseason Bronko Nagurski Award list

  Alabama’s defense is expected to continue its dominance in 2016. On Friday, the Football Writers Association of America and Charlotte Touchdown...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Ex-Alabama LB Adrian Hubbard makes critical play in Winnipeg’s win over Hamilton

  Alabama football has not fared well against Ole Miss in the last two seasons, but don’t tell that to former Crimson...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Nick Saban

  / 8 years ago

  Nick Saban, Alabama football to aid West Virginia High Schools affected by flooding

  Before he became a five-time national champion, $7 million man and the crown jewel of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Nick Saban was the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Ex-Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy receives promotion from ESPN

  A former Alabama signal-caller is moving up in the broadcast world. Greg McElroy, who served as an in-studio analyst and travel...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama’s JK Scott, Adam Griffith named to preseason award watch lists

  After starting the week with offensive and defensive players, specialists received some love on Thursday as candidates for both Ray Guy...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Falcons’ wide receiver Julio Jones listed at No. 8 on NFL’s top 100 players for 2016

  In five season, Julio Jones has become an unstoppable force in the National Football League. His size (6-foot-3, 220 pounds) makes...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Report: Redshirt freshman linebacker Adonis Thomas to leave Alabama

  A small exodus continues for the University of Alabama football program, as redshirt freshman linebacker Adonis Thomas is the next one...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  UA football sends three seniors to Hoover for SEC Media Days with Nick Saban

  With the Southeastern Conference hosting its media days next week, the region announced all 42 student-athletes that will be in attendance at...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama tight end O.J. Howard named to 2016 John Mackey Award watch list

  On Wednesday, the John Mackey Award committee and Remington Trophy committee both announced its preseason candidates that are on watch heading...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 8 years ago

  Depth issues at RB present an opportunity for former walk-on Derrick Gore at Alabama

  Since 2012, Alabama has not stockpiled much talent at the running back position. Despite signing four big name recruits in 2013,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama football lands six players on Maxwell, Bednarik award watch lists

  We have reached the month of July, which means all the major clubs, foundations and organizations will start releasing its preseason...

  By Stephen M. Smith