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

Eryk Anders: Alabama’s foundation under Nick Saban

He had success in college with Michigan State and LSU, but the National Football League wasn’t kind to Alabama’s head coach...

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

SEC Football: Top 5 cornerbacks in 2015

Wide receivers are getting bigger, faster and stronger in the Southeastern Conference. Quarterbacks are finding ways to get them the ball...

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

Ozzie Newsome: A talented tight end and general manager

Many former NFL players become businessmen, yet only few are successful at it. Former Alabama wide receiver/tight end Ozzie Newsome is...

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

Joe Namath—The journey in becoming a champion

He was called the greatest athlete that Alabama’s Paul Bryant had ever coached. He led the Crimson Tide to a second...

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

Pat Trammell: Fulfilling the prophecy of Paul Bryant

It had been 20 years since Alabama last captured a national title (1941), but the tables turned when it hired Paul...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago

SEC Football: Top 5 linebackers in 2015

It lost A.J. Johnson, Alvin “Bud” Dupree, Benardrick McKinney, Xzavier Dickson and Trey DePriest to the NFL Draft, but the Southeastern...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago

Derrick Thomas—Heart of Alabama football

Walter “Ray” Perkins and William “Bill” Curry are among a list of highly-profiled coaches that have come through Alabama. Both men...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago

SEC Football: Top 5 receiving targets in 2015

The Southeastern Conference lost its top receiving target to the NFL Draft in Alabama’s wide receiver Amari Cooper, but it returns...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago

Leroy Jordan, All for Coach Bryant

Nike has given college programs like Oregon a sense of fashion. Flashy jerseys, chrome helmets and stylish cleats all want to...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago

SEC Football: Top 5 running backs in 2015

The Southeastern Conference returns play making quarterbacks in Brandon Allen, Joshua Dobbs, Patrick Towles, Kyle Allen and Maty Mauk this fall,...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago

Johnny Musso: Alabama’s pioneer running back

Patrick “Pat” Trammell, Joe Namath and Kenneth “Ken” Stabler were three marquee quarterbacks at Alabama under head coach Paul Bryant. All...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago

Alabama recruiting: Meet Kendell Jones

It nabbed verbal commitments from two players from Louisiana, but now Alabama has its eyes on Texas prospect Kendell Jones. Jones...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago

Alabama Football: Top 5 breakout players for 2015

Alabama’s senior quarterback Jake Coker will have his mental and physical toughness tested this summer. He stands in a position that...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago

Alabama Football: Who takes the quarterback job?

Alabama is in the same predicament that caused a lot of commotion last season, locating a starting quarterback. Blake Sims surprised...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago

Lane Kiffin, Year two under Nick Saban

Alabama’s offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin excited fans inside Bryant-Denny Stadium last season with exceptional play calling. The Crimson Tide recorded 40+...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago

Cyrus Jones, Denzel Devall: Ready for summer workouts

Alabama’s Cyrus Jones and Denzel Devall were seen wearing black, non-contact jerseys and riding exercise bikes all spring. Both players are...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago

Leon Brown—Welcome to Baltimore

Baltimore Ravens’ general manager Ozzie Newsome continues to stockpile the franchise with Alabama players. It signed inside linebacker Trey DePriest and...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago

Alabama football lands two big recruits

The presence of Alabama’s head coach Nick Saban continues to haunt LSU in recruiting. The Crimson Tide received verbal commitments Monday...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago

Blake Sims, Phillip Sims: A shot at the NFL

2011 was the last time Blake Sims and Phillip Sims were a part of the same team. Both players enrolled at...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago

Derrick Henry: Carrying the load

He entered the University of Alabama as a myth, but junior running back Derrick Henry will have the backfield to himself...

By Stephen M. Smith