Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Ole Miss DL Breeland Speaks on Alabama: “We’re supposed to beat them”

  The heat is on for next season. Hype will not serve as a factor when Alabama travels to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium (Oxford,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  SEC News

  / 9 years ago

  Around the SEC: Top five tight ends in 2016

  Much credit is given to a power run game or athletic wide receivers when it comes to helping young quarterbacks, but...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  Pro Football Focus looks at Kenyan Drake

  Pro Football Focus, a site that dives into the analytics of the National Football League and college football, was able to assess...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  SEC News

  / 9 years ago

  Around the SEC: Top five RBs in 2016

  For a region that loses Derrick Henry, Kenyan Drake, Peyton Barber, Alex Collins, Jonathan Williams, Kelvin Taylor and Tra Carson, the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama OC Lane Kiffin trolls Tennessee

  The tension between the Alabama offensive coordinator and Tennessee football is still strong. On Friday, Lane Kiffin was on the road back...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  NFL Draft analysts release final first-round projections, four Alabama standouts listed

  The 2016 NFL Draft is next week and as expected, analysts have submitted their final mock drafts for the first round....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  USC offensive coordinator Tee Martin preparing for 2016 opener against Alabama

  As a product of the Southeastern Conference, Tee Martin knows what to expect. The 37-year-old enters his fifth season at Southern...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  SEC News

  / 9 years ago

  A trio of coaches on the hot seat in 2016

  The spring semester is over. Coaches in the Southeastern Conference have done their experimenting. Getting players in top physical and mental condition...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama safety Laurence “Hootie” Jones: An opportunity to come full circle in 2016

  Will Tide fans see the Louisiana native put it all together? It’s the question and goal on the mind Laurence “Hootie”...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama faces three-man race at Star in nickel defense

  Cornerback Minkah Fitzpatrick set the bar high for whomever takes over next season. The rising sophomore totaled 45 tackles, three tackles for...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama LB Rashaan Evans: Adjusting to DC Jeremy Pruitt and his expanded role

  Juggling responsibilities on the field can be difficult, but if anyone could handle two roles it would linebacker Rashaan Evans. The...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 9 years ago

  Mike McCoy: Behind the transformation and NFL opportunity of RB Trent Richardson

  The National Football League has become full of former Alabama players that won’t stop at nothing to make it big time....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 9 years ago

  STEPHEN’S REPORT: Projecting A-Day grades

  Defense made it difficult for Alabama coach Nick Saban to see points scored, but there were some highlight moments on offense...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 9 years ago

  Christian Miller and Anfernee Jennings: Young linebackers emerging as pass rushers

  Alabama’s defense looks ready to alert the Southeastern Conference once again in returning defensive end Jonathan Allen, outside linebackers Ryan Anderson...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  Baltimore Ravens sign former Cleveland, Indianapolis RB Trent Richardson

  The deal is done. A former Alabama standout has yet another NFL opportunity. Head coach John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama WR Derek Kief: One of multiple players on the rise

  The lone touchdown scored in Alabama’s spring game did not come from Calvin Ridley, ArDarius Stewart, Robert Foster or O.J. Howard....

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  Stephen's Report

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama RB Damien Harris sends message to college football

  Don’t sleep on him. Alabama enters next season with two sophomore running backs, yet one has received more attention than the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama QB Jalen Hurts makes statement on A-Day

  76,000 screaming fans has no effect on Jalen Hurts. The star from Channelview (Texas) High School had the best outing of Alabama’s four...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  A-Day Recap: White defeats Crimson 7-3

  Spring practice is officially over. A crowd of 76,212 fans came to support head coach Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Nick Saban

  / 9 years ago

  Nick Saban enters his 10th A-Day, wants fans to show support

  92,138. The number is significant because it marks how many fans came to support Alabama football in its first A-Day game...

  By Stephen M. Smith