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 graduates 34 student-athletes in summer commencement

Leaders. Champions. Scholars. These three words preceded SEC commissioner Greg Sankey when he took the podium to start the conference’s media...

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

True freshman quarterback returns to George Whitfield’s Academy

Alabama’s quarterback conversation in 2015 come will down to Jake Coker and David Cornwell; however, more guys are putting in effort....

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

P.J. Fitzgerald: Specialist need love too

Two positions in college football live under a microscope, quarterback and specialist. One has three opportunities to generate points, while the...

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

Alabama, Louisville to play each other in 2018

Quality competition. It’s something that Alabama’s head coach Nick Saban loves. The Crimson Tide continues to schedule intriguing season openers. According...

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

Alabama football sets a date for fan day

It’s the one time that Alabama fans can storm the field in adoration of its team and coaching staff. The...

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

Alabama ranked No.3 in the preseason Coaches’ Poll

The coaches have spoken, and for the seventh time since 2009, Alabama is ranked in the top five. The Crimson Tide...

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

Canadian Football gives Blake Sims a second chance

Former Alabama quarterback Blake Sims will suit up again for a second gridiron opportunity. According to Alabama’s 247 sports writer Charlie...

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

Top 5 cornerbacks to face Alabama in 2015

Alabama’s Chris Black and Robert Foster will look to anchor a young, but talented wide receiver corps this season. Junior tight...

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

Top 5 wide receivers to face Alabama in 2015

Alabama lost its primary group of wide receivers, headlined by Amari Cooper to the National Football League, but the Southeastern Conference...

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

Cody Mandell: Competition at Green Bay

A new specialist could result in Green Bay this fall. Six-year veteran Tim Masthay has struggled in the last two seasons....

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

Redshirt freshman cornerback looks to emerge

“Like father, like son” is a commonly used phrase, and for Alabama football, it will take on a different meaning this...

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

Former Alabama standout suits up for cancer victim

Football. Fans love big hits, touchdown dances and concession stands. Coaches love solid execution, continuity and wins. As for the players,...

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

Nick Saban: Ultimate motivator

A caregiver? It is perplexing and sometimes unusual to see this as being the role of a head coach. One is...

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

Cost of attendance provides Alabama players with a stipend

Former college athletes Jadeveon Clowney and Johnny Manziel both dreamed for this day, however, neither of them will be a part...

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

Top 5 quarterbacks to face Alabama in 2015

Alabama’s secondary looks to be much improved this season, after two years of being the weak link on defense. It failed...

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

Top 3 running backs to face Alabama’s defense in 2015

Alabama will enter 2015 with the toughest schedule in college football, according to ESPN’s football power index. Its defensive front seven...

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

Former Alabama standout lives, despite health issues

A few things in football make up a legendary quarterback, but resiliency is an asset that makes a strong man. Resilency...

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

Alabama running back eyes two games in 2015

Alabama’s senior running back Kenyan Drake was carted off the field on Oct. 4, 2014 with tears, a heavy heart and...

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

Who will replace Jalston Fowler in 2015?

One name that was prominent in Lane Kiffin’s first season as offensive coordinator at Alabama was fullback Jalston Fowler. Head coach Nick...

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

Will a tough schedule limit Alabama in 2015?

Head coach Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide have been attacked by outsiders and media members in the last two...

By Stephen M. Smith