Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama coach Nick Saban updates media before LSU

  A marriage between rain and football will occur Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium between Alabama and Louisiana State University. Crimson Tide head...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 9 years ago

  Two teams, two running backs, one Heisman

  A 90 percent chance of rain is to be expected this weekend at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the perfect scenario for two power...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 9 years ago

  Previewing LSU in its meeting against Alabama

  Rankings for the College Football Playoff have been released, and though Ole Miss controls its destiny in the SEC West, Saturday’s...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 9 years ago

  College Football Playoff rankings, Alabama starts at No. 4

  Ladies and gentlemen, the College Football Playoff committee has spoken. The committee released its first rankings of the season Tuesday, courtesy...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 9 years ago

  Reggie Ragland, A’Shawn Robinson: Semifinalists for Chuck Bednarik Award

  Alabama’s defense has been stifling, allowing 16.4 points. Opponents’ have averaged 78.5 rushing yards per game, 2.6 rush yards a carry...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 9 years ago

  UA’s Derrick Henry named a semifinalist for Maxwell Award

  Alabama running back Derrick Henry is in the midst of a Heisman conversation. The junior running back has been stellar, totaling...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  Former Alabama RB works out for New Orleans, but could be turned down

  The saga continues with ex-Crimson Tide running back Trent Richardson in his quest to revive his career in the National Football...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  New Orleans edged out New York Giants, behind balance of Mark Ingram

  An aerial assault took place Sunday inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome between New Orleans and the New York Giants, but Saints’ running...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  Raiders’ WR Amari Cooper solid in win over New York

  Oakland got its fourth win of the year Sunday against the New York Jets. Raiders’ wide out Amari Cooper was targeted nine...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 9 years ago

  Falcons’ wide receiver Julio Jones dominant, despite a loss

  Atlanta suffered a 23-20 overtime loss Sunday to Tampa Bay; however, the Buccaneers’ secondary had no answers for Falcons’ star wide out...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 9 years ago

  Why Alabama fans need to pull for Auburn this week?

  *Hear this out before all comments are made One created all living beings, while the other formed a dominance of Alabama...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 9 years ago

  Quick Hits: Alabama takes practice indoors on its bye week

  Alabama football returned to practice Tuesday after having Monday off to rest and recover. A mixture of rain and cloudy weather...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 9 years ago

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

  A win is a win. It is the code that Alabama head coach Nick Saban and this team lives by. Tennessee...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 9 years ago

  UA coaching staff names eight for players of the week

  Alabama improved to 7-1 on the season and 4-1 in conference play, after a 19-14 win over Tennessee last week at...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 9 years ago

  Rashad Johnson, Arizona forced three turnovers against Baltimore

  Arizona’s secondary led by free safety Rashad Johnson limited much of Baltimore’s big plays Monday night at University of Phoenix Stadium...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 9 years ago

  Giants’ defensive back Landon Collins gets a win over Dallas

  Louisiana State University was public enemy number one for Landon Collins when he was at Alabama. The Louisiana native and former...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 9 years ago

  Alabama DB Eddie Jackson grabs a second national honor

  Alabama safety Eddie Jackson shared National Defensive Player of the Week honors from the Football Writers Association with freshman Minkah Fitzpatrick...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 9 years ago

  UA punter JK Scott named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week

  He encountered somewhat of a “sophomore slump” earlier in the season, but it appears that Alabama punter JK Scott has regained...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 9 years ago

  Raiders’ WR Amari Cooper getting better with QB Derek Carr

  Oakland’s first round investment in rookie wide receiver Amari Cooper continues to pay off. The former Alabama standout went head-to-head against...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 9 years ago

  Falcons’ WR Julio Jones edged Atlanta past Tennessee

  Atlanta bounced back into the win column Sunday after a 10-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Falcons’ star...

  By Stephen M. Smith