Stories By Stephen M. Smith
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoGold vs. Crystal: Did the committee make a mistake?
Since 1992, a crystal ball served as the lust and affection of college football. It represented class, elegance and the mark...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Top 10 Players in the Saban Era
The hiring of Nick Saban in 2007 was a game changer for Alabama. The Crimson Tide and its fan base were...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Top 10 Offensive Linemen of All-Time
An offense can have all the skill players it wants, but it means nothing if the men in the trenches don’t...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Top 10 Comeback Victories of All-Time
Most people shy away from it, but adversity is a good thing. It teaches us how to confront our fears and...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Top 10 Defensive Linemen of All-Time
Dominance in college football starts with the men in the trenches. A defensive lineman’s primary task is to wreak havoc in...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Top 10 Wins of All-Time
Winning is addictive. When a victory is accomplished, it gets relished and the hope is that it happens again. In sports,...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoLane Kiffin: Pros and Cons in Alabama Football
Alabama will open the 2014 season with some new faces, none more important than offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin. Under Jim McElwain...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Top 15 Plays in Crimson Tide History
Momentum is important in college football. With each big play, a team has an opportunity to get the crowd on its...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Top 10 Breakout Players in 2014
Nothing says welcome to college football more than having a breakout season. Productivity is a must on both sides of the...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Top 5 2015 NFL Draft Prospects
Alabama had eight players selected in the 2014 NFL Draft. Aside from quarterback and special teams, Alabama returns its core group...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Top 5 Punters of All-Time
The difference between winning and losing games comes down to field position. A punter that can effectively flip field position is...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Top 5 Kickers of All-Time
Having a balanced offense and defense is important, but special teams is an art form. The team that excels in all...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Top 8 Safeties of All-Time
Not many similarities exist between basketball and football; however, both sports have one position in common, center and safety. In basketball,...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Top 8 Cornerbacks of All-Time
They may not be the biggest players on the field, but cornerbacks still have a role to play. Corners have to...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Top 10 Coaches of All-Time
They carry the weight of the world on their shoulders from the players to the media, but it’s special to have...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Top 10 Wide Receivers of All-Time
Dynamic duos have shaped American culture. As children, we idolized Bateman and Robin while eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. In...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Top 10 Running Backs of All-Time
It’s one of the most exciting positions in college football, but has it become devalued? In the past, running backs were...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoRoy Kramer and Alabama Football: How two pioneers changed the game?
1992 was an interesting year for American citizens. William Jefferson “Bill” Clinton became the 42nd president of the United States, Nirvana...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Top 10 Linebackers of All-Time
They provide defensive coordinators with a second pair of eyes on the field; however, there is more to a linebacker than...
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Alabama Football News
/ 11 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: NFL Draft Recap
The lights are off and Radio City Music Hall is empty, but this year’s draft was one of the best and...