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

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
Alabama Football News
/ 9 years ago

Could this year’s Iron Bowl determine a national champion?

Media members chose Auburn to win the Southeastern Conference this season, and Alabama to secure the SEC West Division. It sounds...

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

Former Alabama standout tops EA Sports rankings list

Former Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper has had a busy offseason. He was selected in the first round (fourth overall pick)...

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

Alabama football: Depth at inside linebacker

Alabama’s defensive coordinator Kirby Smart took the podium last year, during the program’s football fan day on Aug. 3, 2014. He...

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

Ronnie Clark: Depth at running back for Alabama

Alabama football lacks depth at the running back position for the first time since 2008. It returns junior Derrick Henry and...

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

Alabama’s Derrick Henry named to Walter Camp Award watch list

Alabama’s junior running back Derrick Henry is set for a huge season in 2015. He is listed as a preseason first-team...

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

O.J. Howard: Compassion bring recognition

Alabama’s junior tight end O.J. Howard was nominated for the 2015 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Thursday, according to 247 Sports...

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

Preseason All-SEC Teams released

SEC Media Days climaxed Thursday with Ole Miss, LSU and Georgia. Media members voted on how teams would stack up in...

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

Recapping SEC Media Days: Highlights in Hoover

Greg Sankey, commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, boldly declared that change is on the horizon. This year, three words captured SEC...

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

Derrick Henry: Named to Doak Walker Award watch list

The once high school myth is now in considering for accolades in college football. Alabama’s junior running back Derrick Henry has been...

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

Bret Bielema: Leadership on both sides of the ball

Teams must earn respect in the Southeastern Conference, and Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema made it evident in his address to...

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

Jake Coker: Still alive in the QB Battle

Alabama head coach Nick Saban still has confidence in senior quarterback Jake Coker. He’s been training with quarterback coach David Morris...

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

Alabama’s Kenyan Drake ready for 2015

A gruesome leg injury against Ole Miss last season has Alabama’s senior running back Kenyan Drake excited for this season. The 6-foot-1,...

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

Dan Mullen: Clean appearance brings confidence

Swagger. It’s a term used by rap artists, Justin Bieber, student-athletes and most children. The jury is out on whether coaches...

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

Texas A&M: Kevin Sumlin “fired up” in having John Chavis

Kevin Sumlin, 50, will enter his fourth season as head coach of Texas A&M this fall. He was the second coach...

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

Three Alabama players named to Lombardi Award watch list

Head coach Nick Saban and Alabama is set to speak at SEC Media Days on Wednesday. Reggie Ragland, Ryan Kelly and...

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

Will Muschamp: Year one with Auburn’s defense

The expectations for Auburn’s defensive coordinator Will Muschamp are high. He returns to Jordan-Hare Stadium for the first time since 2006-07, as...

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

Jim McElwain: What will he bring to Florida?

Steve Spurrier and Urban Meyer both were successful coaches at Florida, despite contrasting dynamics. Spurrier exuded confidence in his quarterbacks, airing the...

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

Knowledge is power for SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey

The Southeastern Conference had 1,198 student-athletes to make the academic honor roll in spring 2015. Scholars. Champions. Leaders. These three words...

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

Five questions to ask Alabama’s Nick Saban at SEC Media Days

All eyes will be on the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Ala., this week for 2015 SEC Media Days. Alabama’s head coach...

By Stephen M. Smith