Stories By Stephen M. Smith
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Alabama in the Pros
/ 10 years agoNew York Giants waive LB Nico Johnson
The former Alabama standout won’t have a second season in the “Big Apple.” Linebacker Nico Johnson did not participate in offseason...
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Alabama NFL Draft Prospects
/ 10 years agoThree former Tide stars invited to NFL Draft
Nick Saban is one of 12 coaches that will attend the 2016 NFL Draft, starting on April 28 at Chicago’s Auditorium...
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Stephen's Report
/ 10 years agoPractice report: Observations as Alabama’s enter its final week of spring practice
After a two-day break, Alabama returned to practice today for its 13th session of the spring semester. The Crimson Tide worked...
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Stephen's Report
/ 10 years agoTwo young players starting to emerge on Alabama’s offensive line
It’s a group that is consistently being shuffled, yet it has potential to be solid next season. Alabama faces a daunting task...
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Alabama Football Live Updates
/ 10 years agoNick Saban name drops Alabama’s potential starter at quarterback for 2016
It is still early and all four guys have a chance, but the coaching staff has an idea of who may...
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Alabama NFL Draft Prospects
/ 10 years agoSTEPHEN’S REPORT: Mock Draft 4.0
Visits with NFL teams are starting to become more frequent as we push two weeks into the upcoming draft. Owners, general...
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Alabama Football Live Updates
/ 10 years agoCoach Nick Saban breaks down quarterback race after Alabama’s second scrimmage
A lot of improvement. Better continuity. Better consistency. Alabama coach Nick Saban used all three phrases to describe the full result...
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Alabama Football Live Updates
/ 10 years agoAlabama RB Xavian Marks could have a role in place for 2016
The Crimson Tide received a late addition to its 2015 recruiting class, when three-star prospect Xavian Marks enrolled during the summer....
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Alabama Football Live Updates
/ 10 years agoCoach Nick Saban on running back Damien Harris: “He’s showing some maturity”
Change happens and for Alabama, it will be the first time under head coach Nick Saban that it looks to replace...
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Alabama Football Live Updates
/ 10 years agoAlabama WR Robert Foster: One of few standouts in Saturday’s scrimmage
Barring health issues, Alabama could have its deepest core at wide receiver under head coach Nick Saban since his arrival. Robert...
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Stephen's Report
/ 10 years agoAlabama RB Bo Scarbrough strikes again
It is never good to speculate, yet media personnel can start to assume that Bo Scarbough may be Alabama’s featured back....
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Stephen's Report
/ 10 years agoAlabama OLBs Tim Williams and Rashaan Evans: Can both be every down players?
Alabama’s defense has warmed up to its new coordinator, Jeremy Pruitt, so much that he is being referred to as a...
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Stephen's Report
/ 10 years agoPractice report: Coaches clinic, one defensive lineman returns, one still absent
Media personnel had to find ways to report on today’s practice, due to Alabama’s annual coaches clinic. Coaches from around the...
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Alabama NFL Draft Prospects
/ 10 years agoNFL Network analyst with two Alabama RBs in top 5 position group for NFL Draft
On Wednesday, NFL Network analyst Mike Mayok released his third position rankings article heading into the NFL Draft. When it comes to...
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Alabama in the Pros
/ 10 years agoFormer Crimson Tide stars to wreak havoc in NFL preseason
We are four months away from professional football. The National Football League released its preseason schedule for 2016, with various match-ups...
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Alabama NFL Draft Prospects
/ 10 years agoAlabama’s Kenyan Drake visits Cowboys
The NFL Draft is three weeks away and Alabama running back prospect Kenyan Drake is relishing every moment. On Wednesday, the...
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Alabama in the Pros
/ 10 years agoFormer Alabama, Cincinnati Bengals DE Wallace Gilberry signs with Detroit Lions
Depth along its defensive front was one of Detroit’s needs heading into the NFL Draft. The Lions were able to alleviate...
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Stephen's Report
/ 10 years agoPractice update: Two defensive linemen missing in action
The Crimson Tide returned to practice today, marking its 10th session of the spring semester. Alabama worked in partly-cloudy to windy...
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Alabama NFL Draft Prospects
/ 10 years agoFormer Alabama DB Cyrus Jones prepares NFL workout schedule
He was one of Alabama’s better defenders in three seasons at cornerback, but now Cyrus Jones prepares for a career in...
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Alabama Football Live Updates
/ 10 years agoReport: Alabama OL repairs knee injury
Richie Petitbon, a four-star offensive guard, was absent at Monday’s practice. The 6-foot-4, 300-pound lineman sustained a knee injury in Alabama’s...
