Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama win CFP title, beats Clemson 45-40

  Alabama returns as “King” of college football. Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban does it again. He wins his fourth national...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  First half notes: Alabama vs. Clemson, CFP title game

  An intense game is in the works at the home of Carson Palmer, Larry Fitzgerald and the Arizona Cardinals. Heisman finalists...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Several Alabama standouts in attendance for CFP title game

  The brotherhood runs deep in Alabama football. Several Crimson Tide alums will be at University of Phoenix Stadium to watch this...

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  CFB Playoffs 2015

  / 9 years ago

  O.J. Howard: Will Alabama’s tight end show up for a second time?

  When will he step up? Will Lane Kiffin use him? Both of these questions along with others have flooded the mind...

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  CFB Playoffs 2015

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama QB Jacob Coker eyes his crowning moment vs. Clemson

  It has been an interesting journey for Jacob Coker going from backup at Florida State to Alabama’s starting quarterback. The road...

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  CFB Playoffs 2015

  / 9 years ago

  QB Blake Sims pulling for Alabama, yet will cheer for Deshaun Watson

  Alabama’s season passing holder is caught in a tough spot. Former Crimson Tide quarterback Blake Sims guided the team to its...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  WR Amari Cooper surprises former teammates with gifts

  Another reason why Alabama nation loves Amari Cooper! His touchdown dance is a humble kneel in the end zone. Oakland Raiders wide receiver...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Mark Ingram and Julio Jones in Arizona for national title game

  Running back Mark Ingram and wide receiver Julio Jones were two marquee names from Alabama’s 2008 recruiting class. Both guys guided...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Clemson DB Mackensie Alexander sounds off on Alabama

  Much chatter continues to boil from Clemson’s bunch. Cornerback Mackensie Alexander comes off as an extremely confident player. He anchors a...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  Amari Cooper named a finalist for NFL Pepsi Rookie of the Year

  Oakland will spend another postseason at home for a 13th time since 2002, but at least it was entertaining this year at 7-9....

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  Ex-Alabama QB AJ McCarron to start playoff game vs. Pittsburgh

  Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton had his thumb removed from its cast Friday, and with very little progress, he will be...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  UA cornerback Cyrus Jones headed to 2016 senior bowl

  Alabama has its second player in the 2016 Reese’s Senior Bowl and it is cornerback Cyrus Jones. News of Jones’ accepting his invite was confirmed...

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  CFB Playoffs 2015

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama’s national title hopes hinge on Lane Kiffin’s efficiency

  Creating favorable match-ups is the motto of Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin. His joy comes when he is able attack defenses at...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama dedicates CFP title game to Altee Tenpenny

  Having emotions does not make one weak, but channeling such feelings can be difficult. The average family experiences love, joy, pain,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Former NFL coach Chip Kelly visiting Alabama

  Monday cannot get here fast enough for Crimson Tide fans. Alabama is very focused on winning a national championship, regardless of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  UA’s Kirby Smart with high praise for QB Deshaun Watson

  Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart looks for one last national championship, before going three hours to the Eastern Time Zone to be...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama coach Nick Saban to lead SEC salary in 2016

  Money is the next thing in line for coaches, aside from winning of course. Conference title games, prime time bowl match-ups...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  CFB Playoffs 2015

  / 9 years ago

  Five Alabama players for Clemson to watch

  A loss to Ole Miss on Sept. 19 had mainstream media ready to write off Alabama from national championship contention. Ever...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama to lose Mel Tucker to Georgia

  Alabama head coach Nick Saban will not have Kirby Smart by his side next season, and per Ben Bornstein of Georgia...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 9 years ago

  UA’s Bo Davis wins DL Coach of the Year

  His demeanor is calm, but his tactics are aggressive. Alabama defensive line coach Bo Davis has been under Nick Saban for a...

  By Stephen M. Smith