Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Former Maryland coach Mike Locksley joins Alabama’s staff

  Alabama now has its second hire from the East Coast in Mike Locksley, joining the likes of former Georgia defensive coordinator...

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  SEC News

  / 9 years ago

  CB Vernon Hargreaves on former Alabama WR Amari Cooper “He wore me out”

  Playing against Alabama can prepare anyone for the National Football League. Florida Gators cornerback prospect Vernon Hargreaves III, who is widely-regarded...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  CB Cyrus Jones excels during NFL Combine climax

  Defensive backs had all eyes on them Monday as the NFL Scouting Combine reach its final day in Indianapolis. Florida State’s Jalen...

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  SEC News

  / 9 years ago

  Athlon Sports names two UA players on its top 15 list for 2016

  Spring practice kicks off in a few week, but preseason hype has already started. The Southeastern Conference returned to the pinnacle...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  Reggie Ragland headlines day three of NFL Combine on-field workouts

  NFL Network analyst Mike Mayok has Notre Dame’s Jaylon Smith as his best linebacker in this year’s draft, but Alabama’s prospect Reggie...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  Could Green Bay make a push to get ILB Reggie Ragland?

  He is a throwback player, yet the professional level still honors an old school style. Alabama inside linebacker prospect Reggie Ragland is...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Lane Kiffin and wife Layla are getting a divorce

  Trouble has entered the paradise of Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin. The 40-year-old assistant to Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama football returns to the White House

  President Barack Obama will see crimson and white for the fourth time since being sworn into office in 2009. Alabama coach...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama defensive prospects at NFL Combine

  Alabama’s fierce trio from its 2015 national championship defensive unit—Reggie Ragland, Jarran Reed and A’Shawn Robinson—have yet to post numbers for...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Keith Holcombe delivers Alabama baseball past North Dakota

  The reserve Alabama linebacker is quickly finding success on the baseball diamond. Redshirt freshman Keith Holcombe was the Crimson Tide’s hero...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  Kenyan Drake makes his mark on day four of NFL Combine workouts

  His stretched his way into Alabama folklore with a 95-yard kick return touchdown against Clemson, yet it was Friday’s on-field workouts...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  Derrick Henry’s combine workout draws comparisons to Von Miller

  His weight ruled the conversation of media personnel Tuesday, yet it was Derrick Henry’s on-field workout that dropped jaws during Friday’s...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama in the NFL Combine: Bench press updates

  Offensive linemen, special teams personnel and running backs all took to the bench press workout during Thursday’s session of the NFL...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  SEC News

  / 9 years ago

  Top 5 SEC wide receivers returning in 2016

  The Southeastern Conference is once again a conversation starter at the NFL Combine. With 74 participants, the SEC leads all power...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  Former Alabama RB Trent Richardson has another NFL opportunity

  He is ready to give the National Football League another shot, despite having one good season. Running back Trent Richardson was...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  Ryan Kelly to participate in bench press at NFL Combine

  Alabama’s offensive line prospect and 2015 Remington Trophy winner Ryan Kelly is ready to show NFL scouts why he is regarded...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  Dallas Cowboys “hopeful” to keep LB Rolando McClain

  When healthy and focused, Rolando McClain is a machine. He put in a strong effort last season, despite missing four games...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  Former Alabama DT signs three-year extension with San Francisco

  Defensive tackle Quinton Dial was a huge presence on Alabama’s front line in 2011-12. He totaled 46 tackles and 2.5 sacks...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  Derrick Henry’s weight headlined day two of NFL Combine

  Is five pounds really a big deal? #NFLCombine RB measurements Heaviest: Derrick Henry (247 lbs)Lightest: Tyler Ervin (192 lbs) — NFL...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  Philadelphia Eagles release former Alabama LB Demeco Ryans

  A four-year stint in Philadelphia came to an end for linebacker Demeco Ryans as he was cut from the team Wednesday....

  By Stephen M. Smith