Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  LB Dont’a Hightower: New England’s leader on defense after Chandler Jones trade

  He has been in this situation before, but now the former Alabama standout will face it as a professional. New England Patriots...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  Geno Matias-Smith, Alabama’s 2016 Pro Day

  The native Georgian (Atlanta) overcame two counts of driving under the influence, to become one of Alabama’s leaders in its secondary...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama in NFL free agency: OT Andre Smith deciding between Minnesota and Arizona

  A second team has joined in the push for offensive tackle Andre Smith and it is the Arizona Cardinals. Smith, an...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama LB Rashaan Evans to see an expanded role in 2016

  Outside linebacker Rashaan Evans is one of few names in search of a monster season for Alabama in 2016. The Auburn...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 9 years ago

  LB Tim Williams: “I want to break Derrick Thomas sack record at Alabama”

  Alabama linebacker Tim Williams has a goal in mind, one in which would make a former Crimson Tide great very proud....

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  CB Tony Brown eyes a chance at safety, Coach Saban updates press on his status

  He still has more work to do, but it was pleasant sign noticing reserve cornerback Tony Brown at practice for Alabama...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  Ryan Kelly, Alabama’s 2016 Pro Day

  Ryan Kelly was a staple on Alabama’s offensive line for three consecutive seasons. The 2015 Remington Award winner, Jacobs Blocking Trophy...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  Ty Flournoy-Smith, Alabama’s 2016 Pro Day

  He was not a prominent name, yet Ty Flournoy-Smith knew his role at Alabama. The former Georgia Military tight end (JUCO) transferred...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  D.J. Pettway, Alabama’s 2016 Pro Day

  Alabama defensive end prospect D.J. Pettway made the most of his collegiate tenure at Tuscaloosa, Ala., despite being dismissed from the...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama’s Burton Burns to handle all special teams next season

  Could Alabama have a Heisman-winning kicker in 2016? This is a question that cannot be answered right now, but Crimson Tide...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Six Alabama players to miss “significant” practice this spring

  A smooth recovery for these Crimson Tide stars. Alabama coach Nick Saban mentioned in Friday’s press conference that six players—Cam Robinson,...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama football begins spring practice

  Break out the helmets, cleats and jerseys. Alabama took to Thomas-Drew Field Friday to begin its first spring practice of 2016....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  Denzel Devall, Alabama’s 2016 Pro Day

  Only a few know how good linebacker Denzel Devall could have been, if not for an ankle injury against Ole Miss...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  Jarran Reed, Alabama’s 2016 Pro Day

  He anchored Alabama’s defensive front in the last two seasons, after coming from East Mississippi Community College in 2014. Crimson Tide...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama football announces date for 2016 Homecoming Game

  Alabama will have a Southeastern Conference showdown for homecoming at Bryant-Denny Stadium for a second year in a row. Crimson Tide head...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  Michael Nysewander, Alabama’s 2016 Pro Day

  He is one of the reasons why Nick Saban’s “The Process” is so successful. Alabama tight end prospect Michael Nysewander became...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  Richard Mullaney, Alabama’s 2016 Pro Day

  All he needed was one year to show what he could do. Wide receiver Richard Mullaney transferred to Alabama from Oregon State...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  Indianapolis Colts “likely” to land OLB Courtney Upshaw

  Could it be over for Courtney Upshaw in Baltimore? All signs seem to point that way, as the Indianapolis Colts have...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  A’Shawn Robinson, Alabama’s 2016 Pro Day

  Two people saw first-hand of how good the 2015 Outland Trophy finalist really is, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and a...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  DB Cyrus Jones, Alabama’s 2016 Pro Day

  He handled much of his business at the NFL Scouting Combine, yet Alabama cornerback prospect Cyrus Jones still had something to...

  By Stephen M. Smith