Stories By Stephen M. Smith
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoRecapping 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...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoDerrick 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...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoBret 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...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoJake 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...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoAlabama’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,...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoDan 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...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoTexas 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...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoThree 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...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoWill 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...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoJim 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...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoKnowledge 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...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoFive 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...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoTony 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...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoCam 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...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoKenneth 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,...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoAlabama’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.,...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoAlabama’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...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoRobert 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...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoThree 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...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoAlabama 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...
