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

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

Alabama improves to 2-0 on the season, after Saturday’s 37-10 victory over Middle Tennessee State at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Its offense started...

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

Recapping No. 2 Alabama vs. Middle Tennessee State

A crowd of 98,568 fans filled Bryant-Denny Stadium for Alabama’s home opener against Middle Tennessee State. Alabama’s senior quarterback Jacob Coker...

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

Carson Tinker signs extension with Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville has locked up former Alabama standout Carson Tinker for four seasons, as he signed his extension with the team Friday....

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

Donta Hightower, New England wins its season opener

All speculation for veteran quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots ended Thursday night. Screams for the four-time Super Bowl champion echoed...

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

UA’s Derrick Henry named Maxwell Award Player of the Week

All it took was one game at AT&T Stadium for people to hop back on the train driven by Alabama’s junior...

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

Previewing Middle Tennessee State in its meeting with Alabama

Alabama football will return to Tuscaloosa, as head coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide will host Middle Tennessee State at...

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

UA’s Derrick Henry named FWAA’s national player of the week

Georgia’s running back Nick Chubb and LSU’s ball carrier Leonard Fournette were the toast of all preseason Heisman conversations entering week...

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

Jonathan Allen: Dominant, but not discussed

Defensive ends reign supreme in the Southeastern Conference, but only few are mentioned in conversations. Marquee names including Myles Garrett (Texas...

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

Alabama’s Cooper Bateman still eyes the starting job

He was a forgotten name in Alabama’s quarterback battle entering fall camp, but redshirt sophomore Cooper Bateman earned an opportunity to...

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

Alabama at No. 2 in top 25 college football rankings

Week one of college football is over, and though the top 25 poll looks the same, there was one adjustment made....

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

Quick Hits: Observations from Tuesday’s practice

Alabama football returned to Thomas-Drew Field for practice Tuesday, as it prepares for its home opener against Middle Tennessee State this...

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

Alabama’s O.J. Howard named Offensive Player of the Week

Alabama’s junior tight end O.J. Howard joined running back Derrick Henry and center Ryan Kelly as the three individuals that were...

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

Quick Hits: Alabama now eyes home opener against MTSU

Head coach Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide were at Thomas-Drew Field Monday, preparing for its home opener against Middle...

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

Alabama’s Derrick Henry named SEC Offensive Player of the Week

Alabama’s junior running back Derrick Henry earned his first collegiate Southeastern Conference award Monday, as he was named Offensive Player of...

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

Alabama’s Eddie Jackson played sound against Wisconsin

Alabama’s junior defensive back Eddie Jackson embraced his transition from cornerback to safety during the offseason. He recorded 41 tackles, a...

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

Lane Kiffin finds New Reggie Bush in Kenyan Drake

Two people to thank in Kenyan Drake’s return to Alabama football would be his surgeon and Drake’s work ethic. The native...

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

Saskatchewan Roughriders activate ex-Alabama QB Blake Sims

Blake Sims’ moment as a professional athlete will happen today, as Saskatchewan has placed him on the active roster for its...

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

Was AT&T Stadium too much for Alabama’s special teams?

AT&T Stadium is home to the Dallas Cowboys, its owner Jerry Jones, a huge X-Box and a big TV screen, but...

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

Jake Coker proves he’s Alabama’s starting quarterback

Jake Coker, Alec Morris or Cooper Bateman? Alabama fans and media members wondered who head coach Nick Saban and offensive coordinator...

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

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

Alabama emerged a winner Saturday night against Wisconsin by a score of 35-17 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Crimson...

By Stephen M. Smith