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

Who will be Alabama’s quarterback in 2015?

It was one season with Blake Sims. Now, Alabama finds itself back at square one, locating a quarterback. Sims completed 64.5...

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

Alabama’s 2015 offseason changes

Alabama’s head coach Nick Saban is preparing the program for another national championship run. It parted ways with Kevin Steele, Lance...

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

Top 10 Most Memorable Championship Seasons

It’s time to have fun. Alabama’s football program has been solid under head coach Nick Saban. It’s achieved seven 10-win seasons,...

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

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

Blake Sims—Overall [C] Summary: Saturday’s senior bowl game didn’t help or hurt Blake Sims’s potential NFL Draft stock. He had some...

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

STEPHEN’S REPORT: Alabama in the Senior Bowl

It’s been an intense week of practice, but Saturday marks the first audition to the National Football League for many seniors....

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

Alabama Football: Five players in the Pro Bowl

It’s the final exhibition match before Super Bowl Sunday. The University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., will host Saturday’s 2015...

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

Alabama Football: Top 5 best games of 2014

It wasn’t easy, but Alabama fans grew with its team in 2014. The Crimson Tide accomplished a lot, and head coach...

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

Four players headed to Super Bowl 49

The stage is set for Super Bowl 49. Fans will file into Glendale, Ariz., as New England battles Seattle inside the...

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

Brian Vogler shines at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Former Alabama tight end Brian Vogler has been overlooked throughout his career. He had a stage to himself Saturday, as he...

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

C.J. Mosley, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix named to NFL’s All-Rookie Team

The National Football League enters its conference championship round this weekend. Gill Brandt, senior analyst for nfl.com, released a story Wednesday...

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

Nick Saban vs. Urban Meyer: Is there a clear difference?

Two of the best minds in college football took center stage to start an inaugural playoff. Urban Meyer won the battle,...

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

LSU lands Alabama’s Kevin Steele as its defensive coordinator

Assistants that work under Alabama’s head coach Nick Saban eventually get noticed. It happened for Jim McElwain, Doug Nussemier and now,...

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

Alabama Football: Strengths and Weaknesses in 2015

Alabama’s head coach Nick Saban is always planning ahead. 2014 didn’t have a dream ending, but it’s now a thing of...

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

Alabama Football: Crimson Tide dominating the NFL

Tuscaloosa has been buzzing all week long. Alabama’s had three juniors to declare for the NFL Draft, and its 2015 recruiting...

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

Alabama Football: Cooper, Yeldon and Collins to enter the 2015 NFL Draft

Alabama’s head coach Nick Saban has excelled at three things since arriving in Tuscaloosa in 2007, winning, recruiting and preparing players...

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

STEPHEN’S REPORT: Focusing on the Performance of the Players in 2014

Receivers—Overall [A] Amari Cooper [A] – Amari Cooper was all that, and then some for Alabama’s offense. He improved as a...

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

Alabama Football: A Season to Remember

Ohio State is on cloud nine. Head coach Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes are one win away from a national championship....

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

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

Running Backs—Overall [A] Derrick Henry [A] – Derrick Henry electrified Alabama’s fan base in the Sugar Bowl for a second time....

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

Alabama vs. Ohio State: Keys to Victory

Speeches have been made, and agendas have been preached. ESPN has given us a full insight into what’s going on for...

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

STEPHEN’S REPORT: #1 Alabama vs. #4 Ohio State Preview

The inaugural College Football Playoff is here. The latter of two semifinal games will take place under the lights inside the...

By Stephen M. Smith