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’s defensive line gets attention from Mel Kiper, Jr.

ESPN’s NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper is preparing his draft board for 2016. He ranked the top defensive line prospects in...

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

Alabama’s odds in the 2015 College Football Playoff

Alabama was one of four programs featured in college football’s first inaugural playoff last season. According to 5Dimes and Pregames.com’s RJ...

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

Four Alabama players named to Athlon Sports All-Freshman Team

Steven Lassan, college football writer for Athlon Sports, released his 2015 All-Freshman Team list Monday. Calvin Ridley, Ross Pierschbacher, Marlon Humphrey...

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

JK Scott, Adam Griffith: Will special teams be a strength in 2015?

Inconsistency has plagued Alabama’s special teams in the last two seasons. Former Alabama placekicker Cade Foster cost the team an opportunity...

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

Alabama’s defensive line: Will it be the best in 2015?

Ohio State was the lone team that consistently made a mockery of Alabama’s defensive line last season. Running back Ezekiel Elliot...

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

Terrence Cody: Saving Hands

“We need a body like yours in the middle, to stop the run, to change the rhythm of the game.” This...

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

Alabama, Fresno State to face each other in 2017

Alabama football head coach Nick Saban wants his program to have a competitive schedule. The Crimson Tide is set to play...

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

Alabama offers four-star OLB Willie Gay

He is strongly leaning to Mississippi State, but it didn’t stop Alabama from offering four-star outside linebacker Willie Gay for its...

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

Trent Richardson: 2011 Heisman moment

The Heisman Trophy has been awarded 78 times since its installment in 1935. A player has to generate a defining moment...

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

Demetrice Vaughn: Alabama adds a walk-on at running back

A program that’s used to stockpiling ball carriers, now finds itself lacking depth at the position. Alabama recruited four talented running...

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

Nick Saban to receive Blanton Collier Award

Alabama football head coach Nick Saban looks to add another award to his list, as he will receive the ninth annual...

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

Ex-Georgia quarterback Jacob Park to visit Alabama

Georgia is in the midst of a quarterback competition, but Jacob Park will not be a part of it. Parker was...

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

Cornelius Bennett: From Ensley to the NFL

Never despise small beginnings because talent can be found anywhere. Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, yet a constant battle...

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

Robert Foster, ArDarius Stewart: Alabama’s receiving tandem to watch in 2015

Alabama is without its first unit of wide receivers, as Amari Cooper, Christion Jones and DeAndrew White are in the National...

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

Khalid Kareem: Alabama’s 16th verbal commitment for 2016

Alabama’s 2016 recruiting class started slow, however, it has gained ground this summer. Khalid Kareem, a four-star defensive end prospect by...

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

Amari Cooper, Trent Richardson: Strong performances in Oakland’s training camp

Former Alabama players Amari Cooper and Trent Richardson are performing well at Oakland’s training camp, according Sports World Report. Cooper has...

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

Alabama assistant coaches receive raises

Photo by: USA Today Several Crimson Tide assistant coaches received raises Tuesday, according Alabama’s Rivals’ site. Alabama’s defensive coordinator Kirby Smart...

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

Ten NFL teams showing interest in OG Evan Mathis

Photo by: Bleacher Report Former Alabama standout Evan Mathis was cut from the Philadelphia Eagles on June 11, 2015, due to...

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

Catching Up with former Alabama tight end Preston Dial: (Exclusive) Interview Transcript

Click here to return to the article: TDA: Which schools recruited you to play football? PD: I was fortunate to receive...

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

Catching Up with former Alabama tight end Preston Dial

He gets lost in the shuffle of talented Alabama tight ends under head coach Nick Saban, but former Crimson Tide standout...

By Stephen M. Smith