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
/ 11 years ago

OJ Howard: A New Weapon for AJ McCarron

One thing that makes quarterbacks successful in college football outside of having a talented offensive line and running backs is having...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

A’Shawn Robinson: Return of the Alabama Pass Rusher

Some of the most dominant defenses in college football didn’t achieve success overnight. It takes time, patience and a willingness to...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

Landon Collins: Right Place at the Right Time

One of the most exciting things about college football is the ability to prepare even if you don’t play. No matter...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

STEPHEN’S REPORT: Focusing on the Performance of the Players

Receivers [A] – Don’t look now ladies and gentlemen, but Amari Cooper is starting to get back to what he did...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

Kenyan Drake: Is He A Proven No.2 Back?

College football is all about balance. Though it starts on the offensive side with the quarterback, running backs play a pivotal...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

STEPHEN’S REPORT: #1 Alabama vs. Tennessee Preview

From Jim Goostree, Paul “Bear” Bryant (victory cigars) and Phillip Fulmer to Nick Saban and Butch Jones, the Alabama-Tennessee “Third Saturday...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

STEPHEN’S REPORT: Focusing on the Performance of the Players

Running Game [A+] – It’s a beautiful thing when everyone gets an opportunity to showcase their talents on the gridiron. For...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

STEPHEN’S REPORT: #1 Alabama vs. Arkansas Preview

As people, we understand that history is made to be re-written and records are made to be broken. For Alabama fans,...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

TJ Yeldon: Can He Be The Best?

For those of you who think great quarterbacks in college football come a dime a dozen, it’s just as hard to...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

AJ McCarron: Game Manager or Proven SEC QB

How ironic is it that the most coveted position in football is the one that encounters the most scrutiny? In just...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

STEPHEN’S REPORT: Focusing on the Performance of the Players

Running Backs [B] – How about the duo of TJ Yeldon and Kenyan Drake against Kentucky?! Both backs played well in...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

STEPHEN’S REPORT: #1 Alabama vs. Kentucky Preview

The place where basketball and horses truly run wild (Lexington, Kentucky) will play the role of host this Saturday as the...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

Blake Sims: Time to Emerge

Many people will make the argument that the two easiest positions in football are placekicker and backup quarterback. On paper the...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

STEPHEN’S REPORT: Focusing on the Performance of the Players

Aerial Attack [A+] – If the NCAA had a fantasy football league for one half, AJ McCarron would be among the...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

STEPHEN’S REPORT: #1 Alabama vs. Georgia State Preview

Like Texas A&M, Alabama is starting to get acquainted with its home crowd. This will be the third game in a...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

STEPHEN’S REPORT: Focusing on the Performance of the Players

Special Teams [A+] – It was in the 2012 BCS title game that former Crimson Tide placekicker Jeremy Shelley had his...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

STEPHEN’S REPORT: #1 Alabama vs. #21 Mississippi Preview

Alabama and Mississippi have met 60 times prior to Saturday’s game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama leads the series 46-9-2, but for...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

STEPHEN’S REPORT: Focusing on the Performance of the Players

Defense [B-] – After getting torched for over 600 yards (628 yards) of total offense against Texas A&M, Alabama’s defense was...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

STEPHEN’S REPORT: #1 Alabama vs. Colorado State Preview

After the defensive performance (Christion Jones Show) against Virginia Tech and the shootout victory against Texas A&M, the Alabama Crimson Tide...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 11 years ago

STEPHEN’S REPORT: Focusing on the Performance of the Players

Offensive Line [B+] – Give the offensive line a lot of credit for the way they bounced back after the horrible...

By Stephen M. Smith