Stephen M. Smith

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Even in defeat, Jake Coker may have won the team

It is evident that Jacob Coker isn’t a complete quarterback yet. He has a lot to improve on, but his toughness was...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Alabama’s Bo Scarbrough “nearing” 100 percent healthy

In preparation for Ole Miss, Alabama’s head coach Nick Saban decided to give the media some insight, regarding the status of freshman...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Jake Coker: Significance of a conference opener

Alabama fans recognized the leadership of Blake Sims in the fourth game of the 2014 season. No fear was seen in...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Will Chad Kelly be effective against Alabama’s secondary?

Mississippi will enter Bryant-Denny Stadium this weekend with its guns blazing. It’s averaged 74.5 points per game in two matchups combined,...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

College GameDay’s effect on Alabama football

A man and his headgear. It has been the defining moment for 28 years, seeing college football analyst Lee Corso put...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Alabama’s Kenyan Drake to finish what he started

Tears. It was one of three things that disappointed Alabama’s senior running back Kenyan Drake in last year’s meeting against Ole Miss....

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Jake Coker, Chad Kelly: Signature win on the horizon

Alabama’s Jacob Coker and Mississippi’s Chad Kelly differ in size, classification and scheme, but both share two things in common, an...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Drake, Ragland, Kelly, Engram: Four friends, two teams, one game

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”-...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Cyrus Jones, Alabama’s lockdown cornerback pushing mainstream

If one was to take the pulse of the Southeastern Conference in search of the best coverage cornerbacks, results would range...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Breaking down Ole Miss in its matchup with Alabama

Alabama fans can remain at Bryant-Denny Stadium, as head coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide will play host once again, but...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Falcons’ WR Julio Jones stellar in a 26-24 win over Philadelphia

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones took the field Monday night, two weeks after signing a five-year extension worth $71.25 million...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Quick Hits: Alabama starts its game plan for Mississippi

Alabama football returned to practice Monday in preparation for its conference opener against Ole Miss. Temperatures were in the low 80s...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Alabama names seven individuals for player of the week

Alabama improved to 2-0 on the season, after its 37-10 victory over Middle Tennessee State last week. The Crimson Tide’s coaching...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Rashad Johnson, Arizona defeated New Orleans 31-19

Cardinals’ veteran quarterback Carson Palmer got the better of Drew Brees in Sunday’s game between New Orleans and Arizona. Palmer totaled...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Amari Cooper endures a loss and an angry Adam Jones

Oakland’s season opener against Cincinnati was thought to be a friendly reunion between former Alabama players AJ McCarron, Dre Kirkpatrick and...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Baltimore Ravens’ C.J. Mosley excelled, despite a 19-13 loss to Denver

Baltimore’s veteran quarterback Joe Flacco suffered a rough season opener against the Denver Broncos Sunday. The former Super Bowl champion threw...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Eddie Lacy, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix: Green Bay defeats Chicago 31-23

Green Bay opened week one of the NFL season with a 31-23 victory over Chicago. Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers was efficient,...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Alabama remains No. 2, despite an SEC shakeup

Saturday’s win wasn’t pretty, but Alabama got the job done against Middle Tennessee State. The Crimson Tide remains at No. 2...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Alabama’s Robert Foster established as No. 1 wide receiver

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver ArDarius Stewart drew much attention during fall practice, for his ability to adjust to the football and...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Alabama football: Who progressed and who regressed in week two?

A head coach learns more about a team in the first two weeks of a season, than any other time period....

By Stephen M. Smith