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
/ 10 years ago

Alabama football: Breaking down its 2009 championship season

Former Alabama head coach Mike Shula wanted to be a winner. He was a gusty quarterback in the 1980s, and thought...

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

Kenny Bell: A national champion and a devoted father

Alabama’s 2009 recruiting class witnessed greatness under head coach Nick Saban. It watched the Crimson Tide win a national title in...

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

Cyrus Jones, Geno Smith: Anchoring Alabama’s secondary

It’s the dawn of a new era for Alabama’s secondary, as former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Mel Tucker returns to college...

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

Ryan Anderson or Rashaan Evans: Who takes over at jack linebacker?

Former Alabama outside linebacker Xzavier Dickson peaked at the right time, during his tenure in Tuscaloosa. He had a productive senior...

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

Linnie Patrick: Alabama’s diamond in the rough

He wasn’t as huge as Johnny Musso or Major Ogilvie, but there was something special about former Alabama running back Linnie...

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

Alabama football: Blake Sims released from the CFL

Former Alabama quarterback Blake Sims finds himself in a tough situation. The National Football League passed on him, and he was...

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

Kenneth Stabler: Following Joe Namath

Alabama football in the 1960s was spearheaded by two quarterbacks, Joe Namath and Kenny Stabler. The former became the nation’s first...

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

Dwight Stephenson, Alabama football in the 1970s

Nothing was bigger than Alabama football in the 1970s. Head coach Paul Bryant was a dominant figure, and he knew how...

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

Damien Harris, Desherrius Flowers: Alabama’s expectations for both freshmen

Alabama’s head coach Nick Saban released an injury report on freshman running back Bo Scarbrough Thursday. Saban said Scarbrough is rehabbing...

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

Shaun Alexander—Kentucky’s gift to Alabama

In our tenth installment of flashback features, Touchdown Alabama Magazine reflects on one of the golden ages in Alabama football, the...

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

Chris Black, Calvin Ridley: Alabama’s receivers in summer workouts

Redshirt junior wide receiver Chris Black has served as the media’s eyes and ears to start Alabama’s summer conditioning program. He...

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

Blake Barnett—Improving his game

Sit down. Pay attention. Just learn. These are statements received by most true freshmen entering a college football program. Alabama is...

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

Phil Steele’s All-American list: The Good, the Bad and the Weird

Preseason watch lists are like appetizers. It whets your taste buds as you prepare for the main course, however, it is...

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

David Cornwell: Let the battle begin

Alabama football doesn’t start its summer workout program until Monday, yet redshirt freshman quarterback David Cornwell and junior wide receiver Chris...

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

David Palmer, Alabama’s versatile receiver

Former Alabama wide receiver David Palmer was the team’s primary target in its journey to being atop college football’s elite in...

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

Catching up with former Alabama linebacker Eryk Anders: (Exclusive interview)

Former Alabama linebacker Eryk Anders was a crucial piece in the team’s 2009 championship season. He was a part of a...

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

Alabama football: Contract year for Marcell Dareus

It has been interesting offseason for general manager Doug Whaley and the Buffalo Bills. It traded linebacker Kiko Alonzo for Philadelphia...

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

Glenn Coffee—Discovering his purpose

Former Alabama running back Glenn Coffee wasn’t fulfilled in playing professional football, but it didn’t stop him from finding something that...

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

Alabama football: T.J. Yeldon signs a four-year deal with Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Jaguars made it official Wednesday, in signing former Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon to a four-year deal that includes...

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

Blake Sims, Welcome to the CFL

He earned mini-camp tryouts for the Green Bay Packers and Washington Redskins, but it’s the Canadian Football League that will welcome...

By Stephen M. Smith