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

Alabama Crimson Tide: Alabama players in the NFL Draft

For AJ McCarron, CJ Mosley, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Kevin Norwood and others, college football is over. Next Thursday, these players will...

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

Alabama Crimson Tide: Top 10 Quarterbacks of All-Time

Regardless of the program, it takes a lot to excel at the quarterback position in college football. Aside from tossing the...

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

Alabama’s Quarterback Battle: Is Jacob Coker the guy?

With spring practice and A-Day in the books, Alabama fans believe Florida State transfer Jacob Coker is the guy for Lane...

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

STEPHEN’S REPORT (A-Day Edition): Focusing on the Performance of the Players

Quarterbacks Cooper Bateman [B-] – Of all the quarterbacks, Cooper Bateman had the strongest performance. He showed good arm strength in...

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

The Risen Phoenix: How Sports Revived Tuscaloosa?

A touchdown, a homerun, a strikeout and a floor exercise. To most people, these four things mean nothing; however, in 2011...

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

Alabama Crimson Tide: Impact Players on Special Teams

It was the lost brother of college football that denied Alabama a chance for a national title in 2013. To achieve...

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

Alabama Crimson Tide: Impact Players in the Trenches

It doesn’t matter how many skill players a team has, a winning mindset starts with the men in the trenches. Offensive...

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

Alabama Crimson Tide: Impact (Defensive) Skill Players in 2014

Offense wins games, but defense wins championships. For Alabama, the goal to reclaim its position as the best defense in college...

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

Alabama Crimson Tide: Impact (Offense) Skill Players for 2014

After finishing last season at 11-2, Alabama’s focus now shifts toward next season. As the intensity continues to rise in spring...

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

Alabama Crimson Tide: Will the 2014 team avoid complacency?

Though it’s hard to get to the top of the mountain, it’s the task of remaining the best and staying relevant...

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

Alabama Crimson Tide: Can Alabama’s Defense reclaim its standard in 2014?

Last season, it was the Jekyll and Hyde effect that plagued Alabama’s defense. The Crimson Tide dominated teams with talented players,...

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

Derrick Henry: Return of the Power Back

We are starting to see more running backs display the rare combination of power and speed in college football now than...

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

Amari Cooper: Will 2014 be a bounce back year?

One thing players learn in college football is resiliency. Though it’s great to compete at full strength, there is something special...

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

Julio Jones: Birth of Alabama’s Physical Receivers

Alabama has had its share of recruiting talented players at the wide receiver position, including Tyrone Prothro, Marquis Maze, DJ Hall...

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

Alabama Crimson Tide: Spring Practice

The quest for a 16th national title began Saturday, March 15, 2014 as Alabama opened up its first day of spring...

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

Alabama’s Pro Day: Who’s under the Microscope?

After strong performances at the NFL combine, AJ McCarron, Kevin Norwood, CJ Mosley, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and others have one more...

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

Priscilla Wadsworth: Alabama Passion through Ink

Every Alabama fan has a way of displaying the passion of Crimson Tide football.Whether it’s through song, press releases or interpretive...

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

DeAndrew White: Is he the leader of Alabama’s Wide Receiver Core?

In his tenure at Alabama, Kevin Norwood was known as Mr. Everything. Regardless of his name not appearing much in conversations,...

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

Alabama Crimson Tide: Where Does Blake Sims fit best in Lane Kiffin’s System?

Lane Kiffin will look to help Alabama’s offense become more explosive next season. Despite bringing in the No. 1 recruiting class...

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

STEPHEN’S REPORT: NFL Scouting Combine

Kevin Norwood [A+] – As a member of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Kevin Norwood was Mr. Everything. He was a clutch...

By Stephen M. Smith