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

Tony Brown: Alabama’s breakout player in the secondary

Consistency was an issue for Alabama’s secondary in the last two seasons. It forced 11 interceptions last season, yet surrendered 226.1...

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

Cam Robinson, Ryan Kelly: Outland Trophy watch list

Preseason success continues for Alabama football, as two more players were named to award watch lists. Alabama’s offensive linemen Ryan Kelly...

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

Kenneth Stabler: Ode to a Legend

“Sweet Home Alabama” and “Leaves Falling Down.” Two songs that are notably played inside Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturdays in the fall,...

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

Alabama’s JK Scott named to Ray Guy Award watch list

Alabama’s sophomore punter JK Scott was the lone consistent factor on special teams last season. Scott, a native of Denver, Colo.,...

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

Alabama’s O.J. Howard named to Mackey Award watch list

It’s now or never for Alabama’s junior tight end O.J. Howard. The Mackey Award foundation released its list of tight ends...

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

Robert Foster: Is 2015 his season?

Louisiana native and sophomore wide receiver Cam Sims was tabbed to be Amari Cooper’s heir apparent. Sims, 6-foot-5, 209 pounds, caught...

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

Three seniors to represent Alabama at SEC Media Days

Leadership will be Alabama’s theme this year at SEC Media Days, as the program sends three seniors to the Wynfrey Hotel...

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

Alabama football: Top 5 best Alabama-Florida games

Stephen “Steve” Spurrier made the Alabama-Florida matchups competitive when he was the Gators head coach, but both programs have faced each...

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

Three Alabama players named to award watch lists

Reload. It’s Alabama theme each season under head coach Nick Saban since 2008. The Crimson Tide returns a talented roster in...

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

Alabama football: Top 10 Iron Bowls in program history

Records don’t matter. In rivalry games, a champion is determined by executing fundamentals. The Alabama-Auburn rivalry, known as the Iron Bowl,...

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

Former Alabama standout receives landmark in his hometown

Food, family, fireworks, and in this case, U.S. women’s soccer. These four things were heavy on our minds during Independence Day...

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

Old faces in new places

Alabama football will have one of the toughest schedules nationally this fall. Its head coach, Nick Saban, will face four defensive-minded...

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

Can Alabama football reclaim its identity in 2015?

A 23-17 loss to Ole Miss opened Alabama’s eyes last season. It was a matchup filled with huge plays from quarterback...

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

True freshman makes the President’s List for Alabama

Since 2008, Alabama’s head coach Nick Saban has embodied the “BuiltByBama” moniker. It was started by Crimson Tide fans to show...

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

Alabama’s Jake Coker not out of the quarterback battle

Senior quarterback Jake Coker still has a fight in this competition. The former Florida State transfer was expected to be Alabama’s starting...

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

Woodrow Lowe: Alabama’s success in the 1970s

Championship hardware isn’t a huge concern for former Alabama standout Woodrow Lowe. The 61-year-old has as many rings as AJ McCarron,...

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

Dallas Cowboys LB Rolando McClain suspended

He captained one of the best defenses in Alabama history in 2009, however, former Crimson Tide standout and current Dallas Cowboys’...

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

Reggie Ragland to represent Alabama at SEC Media Days

It is a football event, however, this year’s SEC Media Days will be deeper than pigskin. A new dynamic has been...

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

Recapturing the 2009 Iron Bowl

A calm, cool and collected quarterback. Three words to describe former Alabama standout Greg McElroy, prior to obtaining a short career...

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

Julio Jones ranks No.13 on NFL’s top 100 list

Another recognition for former Alabama standout Julio Jones was achieved Wednesday. The primary receiver for the Atlanta Falcons made the NFL’s...

By Stephen M. Smith