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

AJ McCarron: Game Manager or Proven SEC QB

How ironic is it that the most coveted position in football is the one that encounters the most scrutiny? In just...

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

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

Running Backs [B] – How about the duo of TJ Yeldon and Kenyan Drake against Kentucky?! Both backs played well in...

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

STEPHEN’S REPORT: #1 Alabama vs. Kentucky Preview

The place where basketball and horses truly run wild (Lexington, Kentucky) will play the role of host this Saturday as the...

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

Blake Sims: Time to Emerge

Many people will make the argument that the two easiest positions in football are placekicker and backup quarterback. On paper the...

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

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

Aerial Attack [A+] – If the NCAA had a fantasy football league for one half, AJ McCarron would be among the...

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

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

Like Texas A&M, Alabama is starting to get acquainted with its home crowd. This will be the third game in a...

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

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

Special Teams [A+] – It was in the 2012 BCS title game that former Crimson Tide placekicker Jeremy Shelley had his...

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

STEPHEN’S REPORT: #1 Alabama vs. #21 Mississippi Preview

Alabama and Mississippi have met 60 times prior to Saturday’s game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama leads the series 46-9-2, but for...

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

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

Defense [B-] – After getting torched for over 600 yards (628 yards) of total offense against Texas A&M, Alabama’s defense was...

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

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

After the defensive performance (Christion Jones Show) against Virginia Tech and the shootout victory against Texas A&M, the Alabama Crimson Tide...

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

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

Offensive Line [B+] – Give the offensive line a lot of credit for the way they bounced back after the horrible...

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

STEPHEN’S REPORT: #1 Alabama vs. #6 Texas A&M Preview

For college football fans, the time has finally arrived. The game that has been hyped-up and categorized as the game of...

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

Dee Hart: A True Competitor

It is one thing to have all the statistics and accolades that college football has to offer, but when you can...

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

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

1. Offensive Line [F] – It’s the first game of the season and it’s understandable that nervousness and pre-game jitters...

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

STEPHEN’S REPORT: Preview of Alabama vs. Virginia Tech

For the third time since 2008, the Alabama Crimson Tide will take on a team from the Atlantic Coast Conference in...

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

Alabama Crimson Tide: Alabama vs. Rivals

Coaches and players compete for three things in college football: conference titles, national titles and defeating rivals. Alabama has four...

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

Alabama Crimson Tide: Is CJ Mosley the best linebacker in the nation?

With CJ Mosley returning for his senior season at Alabama, he will be looked at as the leader of a young...

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

Alabama Crimson Tide: Will the secondary play at a high level this season?

On offense, the quarterback position is unanimously coined as the job that provides the most interest to players, but requires a...

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

Where Are They Now: Former Alabama Players in the NFL?

To win one national title is great, but to achieve three in a four year span is amazing. For the Alabama...

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

Which SEC QB has more to prove? Johnny Manziel or AJ McCarron

By now, we should know that the Southeastern Conference is not for boys. It is made for men who are willing...

By Stephen M. Smith