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

Alabama with 12 players on senior bowl watch list

The Reese’s Senior Bowl is the final rite of passage for college football athletes, before they transition to the National Football...

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

When all else fails, go with knowledge

In an ongoing saga, Alabama’s quarterback competition enters its second full week of fall practice. Head coach Nick Saban was frustrated...

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

An injury opens the door for Cornwell or Barnett

Finding Waldo in every comic strip was as difficult as locating Alabama’s senior quarterback Jake Coker in Monday’s 9:30 a.m. practice...

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

Alabama’s Jake Coker out with a foot injury

Alabama’s senior quarterback Jake Coker was absent in the team’s 13th practice session Monday morning and the media finally knows why....

By Stephen M. Smith
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/ 9 years ago

Alabama practice highlights: Day 13 photos

Head coach Nick Saban and Alabama were inside the Hank Crisp Indoor facility for its 13th fall practice session Monday. Photos were...

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

Practice update: Jake Coker missing in action

Rainy conditions forced Alabama to practice indoors Monday, as it begins its final week of fall practice. The Crimson Tide were...

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

Two freshmen to “possibly” see field time on defense

Former Alabama standouts Mark Barron, Dre Kirkpatrick, Dee Milliner and Landon Collins all knew their roles when it came to supplying...

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

Alabama football: SEC West foe down a running back

The state of Arkansas was split in half upon the hire of Bret Bielema on Dec. 4, 2012, yet he found...

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

Alabama coach looks to avoid “sophomore slump”

Alabama’s hire of offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin on Jan. 9, 2014 was met with mixed emotions. Head coach Nick Saban wanted...

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

Scrimmage recap: Coach Saban’s thoughts on Saturday’s exhibition

Alabama head coach Nick Saban chose not to release stats, despite totaling 110 plays in a two-hour span in Saturday’s scrimmage....

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

Alabama football: Updates from first scrimmage

Alabama football took to Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday for the first of two fall scrimmages. With light rain and 82-degree weather, head...

By Stephen M. Smith
Subscriber
/ 9 years ago

Photos from Alabama’s first scrimmage game

Head coach Nick Saban and Alabama took to Bryant-Denny Stadium at 1:30 pm CT for its first scrimmage. Pictures were provided by...

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

Alabama practice updates: Day 10 analysis

The sun wasn’t too unbearable for Alabama as it took to Thomas-Drew Field, closing out a first full week of practice...

By Stephen M. Smith
Subscriber
/ 9 years ago

Alabama practice highlights: Day 10 photos

Alabama football took to Thomas-Drew Field in 92-degree weather for Friday’s practice. It will have its first scrimmage game Saturday at...

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

Alabama football: Top 5 offensive impact freshmen in 2015

Former Alabama standouts Mark Ingram, Trent Richardson, Eddie Lacy, T.J. Yeldon and Julio Jones all started contributing as freshman, due to...

By Stephen M. Smith
Subscriber
/ 9 years ago

Alabama football practice: Day nine highlights

Alabama football had its final two-a-day practice on Thursday evening. Pictures provided by senior analyst Stephen M. Smith. [slideshow_deploy id=’11167′]

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

Quick Hits: Day nine of Alabama fall practice

Alabama had its final two-a-day practice session Thursday. Its first scrimmage game is set for Saturday at 1:00 pm CT at...

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

Diversity could grant an Alabama linebacker more field time

Is it possible to have two native Georgians emerge for Alabama in back to back seasons? This question lies heavy on...

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

Mel Tucker: New life for Alabama’s secondary

Defensive backs coach Mel Tucker has brought energy, enthusiasm and fresh fire to Alabama’s secondary. It has lacked all three components...

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

ESPN positions Alabama at No. 5 in its CFB Power Rankings

All the hard hits, touchdown dances and screaming fans return in three weeks. College football is in the air and ESPN...

By Stephen M. Smith