Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  DB Roman Harper one game away from Super Bowl 50

  Carolina Panthers strong safety Roman Harper is a five-time NFC South champion, but now the former Alabama standout is one game...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  DB Rashad Johnson eyes his first NFC Conference title

  Ex-Alabama safety Rashad Johnson was involved in one of the best playoff games in the history of the National Football League...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  PK Adam Griffith wants a fifth season at Alabama

  Kicking target Eddy Pineiro flipped from Alabama to Florida, but the Crimson Tide will return Poland’s native son its roster for...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama RB Derrick Henry upset with second-round draft grade

  Even after having a ground-breaking season and winning a national championship, Alabama running back Derrick Henry still has a chip on...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  Dont’a Hightower advances to AFC title game

  Former Alabama linebacker Dont’a Hightower will have an opportunity to win his second AFC conference title next week. He got the...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama returns three pass rushers for 2016

  Forget William Shatner. Alabama head coach Nick Saban is the ultimate negotiator. A few days after capturing his fourth national title at...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  LB Reuben Foster may return to Alabama in 2016

  Could the Auburn (Ala.) native be hinting at a possible return to Tuscaloosa for his senior year? That is the impression...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama DT A’Shawn Robinson to forgo senior year, declares for NFL Draft

  A’Shawn Robinson becomes the first Alabama junior on defense to declare for the 2016 NFL Draft. He joins running back Derrick...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Official Report: Alabama QB Alec Morris transferring to North Texas

  Former Allen (Texas) High School standout Alec Morris is heading back home. Reports concerning a possible transfer circled the Alabama quarterback...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  OC Lane Kiffin turns down UCLA to remain at Alabama

  A California swagger, a little rebellious, a fun interviewee and a quarterback guru. All of these things can be proven true...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama RB Derrick Henry to forgo senior year, declares for NFL Draft

  Alabama’s second Heisman Trophy winner finished this season as a legend. Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry totaled 2,219 rushing yards...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 9 years ago

  STEPHEN’S REPORT: Focusing on the Performance of the Players

  Media personnel picked Alabama to finish second in the SEC West, only to then write it off after its 37-43 loss to...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  UA safety Eddie Jackson to forgo NFL Draft, returning in 2016

  Alabama safety Eddie Jackson wants one more year with head coach Nick Saban. The leader of the Crimson Tide’s “No Fly...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Tim Williams and Ryan Anderson to return to Alabama in 2016

  Alabama football opens 2016 with blessings. First, it defeats Clemson 45-40 to win its 16th national championship in school history and...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 9 years ago

  Derrick Henry: A national champion and Alabama’s rushing leader

  Four talented running backs were signed in Alabama’s 2013 recruiting class, yet only one stayed. The one that remained emerged Monday...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 9 years ago

  UA running back Kenyan Drake lands on Sports Illustrated

  A broken leg and a fracture arm could not crush the spirit of Alabama running back Kenyan Drake. He accounted for...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Calvin Ridley, Marlon Humphrey: Alabama with two players on FWAA team

  In the aftermath of Alabama coach Nick Saban winning his fifth national championship, the Football Writers Association of America released its...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 9 years ago

  DB Eddie Jackson, one turnover sealed a championship

  His career started as a cornerback, but Alabama defensive back Eddie Jackson may go the National Football League as a safety...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 9 years ago

  RB Kenyan Drake, special teams clutch for Alabama over Clemson

  He was neither a 1,000-yard rusher nor a national award winner, but Alabama running back Kenyan Drake will be remembered as...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 9 years ago

  Postseason play unveiled a hero in Alabama TE O.J. Howard

  Alabama fans will be drinking a lot of orange juice this week. Offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin usually has the Crimson Tide’s offense...

  By Stephen M. Smith