Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama safety Eddie Jackson trains for 2016 season

  More summer workout videos are on the menu for Alabama, as Eddie Jackson becomes the latest one. He was one of six juniors...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Former Alabama DT Jarran Reed announces number for 2016 NFL season

  After impressing coaches and teammates with his technique during minicamp, defensive tackle Jarran Reed went through the first session of OTAs...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama’s Nick Saban named top-ranked SEC coach via ESPN

  It was a game changer for Alabama and the Southeastern Conference when Nick Saban arrived in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in 2007. The...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  SEC News

  / 8 years ago

  Top 10 SEC defensive ends returning in 2016

  Alabama coach Nick Saban has a different view on affecting quarterbacks, as opposed to most coaches in the Southeastern Conference. While...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Shawn Burgess-Becker: Young safety who’s poised to emerge for Alabama in 2016

  Coach Nick Saban got a packaged deal in Alabama’s 2015 recruiting class, as wide receiver Calvin Ridley and defensive back Shawn...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron, Katherine Webb-McCarron welcome Tripp McCarron

  The heir to Alabama football is here. On Tuesday, former Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron and his wife, Katherine Webb-McCarron welcomed...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Blake Barnett trains with two QB coaches

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.| Alabama football enters its third straight quarterback competition this summer and for Blake Barnett, it will be the second...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Reggie Ragland, Buffalo Bills agree to contract terms

  Linebacker Reggie Ragland is expected to start for the Bills in the fall. His combination of instincts against the run mixed...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  SEC News

  / 8 years ago

  Top 5 SEC cornerbacks heading into 2016

  Nick Saban, Will Muschamp, Kirby Smart, Derek Mason and Mark Stoops all served as defensive backs in college, prior to securing...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  Las Vegas Super Book released 2016 national championship odds, Alabama stands at No. 1

  Even with it losing Jacob Coker, Heisman-winner Derrick Henry, Reggie Ragland, A’Shawn Robinson and Jarran Reed, the Las Vegas Super Book...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Dolphins RB Kenyan Drake wins Madden Challenge, starts NFL career undefeated

  Life in the National Football League is going smooth thus far for Miami Dolphins running back, Kenyan Drake. While he anticipates...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 8 years ago

  Chris Rogers: Ex-Alabama player turned business owner and community activist

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.| Alabama coach Nick Saban is concerned about the full student-athlete. His make-up of principles, known as “The Process,” focuses...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Cooper Bateman not taking a backseat, seeks help from Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks

  Cooper Bateman will not go away easily. The 6-foot-3, 224-pound junior is prepared to do everything needed to secure the starting...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  Ex-Tide, New Orleans Saints DB Vinnie Sunseri works out for New England

  Vinnie Sunseri is back on the radar as a potential professional player, just three weeks after being cut from the New...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Trio of Crimson Tide players named to 2016 Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list

  On Wednesday, the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation announced 42 student-athletes that have been nominated for the 13th annual Lott IMPACT Trophy. The award...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  SEC News

  / 9 years ago

  Top 5 safeties heading into 2016 season

  Ball hawks. The Southeastern Conference was full of them last season. A term that describes exceptional play in the secondary took...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Cam Robinson, Laurence “Hootie” Jones: Scheduled for court hearing on June 16

  Two Alabama players will have a chance to plead their case next month. Offensive tackle Cameron Robinson and safety Laurence “Hootie”...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  Former Alabama, Miami Dolphins WR Christion Jones to play Canadian Football

  A former Alabama star is about to cross to the northern border. Wide receiver Christion Jones will get another chance at...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Rashaan Evans: Alabama’s versatile linebacker works toward next season

  His goal is to be an every down player. Rashaan Evans returns to a defense that looks to be just as...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama DB Ronnie Harrison returns home, gives back to Florida State Univ. School

  Regardless of a few offseason hiccups, Alabama does have a few players that are ready for next season. Sophomore defensive back...

  By Stephen M. Smith