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

Kevin Norwood: The Chain Mover

Each team in college football has three types of receivers: the deep threats, the short yardage gainers and the chain movers....

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

Amari Cooper: Seizing the Moment

In every collegiate sport, there is one common denominator. The seniors and juniors have the accolades, the women, the trust and...

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

Alabama Crimson Tide: The No.4 is the charm for the Tide

I know it sounds silly now, but the coolest thing growing up was to have a favorite number. As individuals, we...

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

Alabama Crimson Tide: Does appearance really affect performance?

The main thing we were taught as children was that perception is reality. Whether it was going to school, making healthy...

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

Alabama Crimson Tide: How will Alabama contain Johnny Manziel this season?

Alabama enters the 2013 regular season as a two-time BCS National Champion for three reasons: determination, toughness and the ability to...

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

Alabama Crimson Tide: How can Virginia Tech defeat Alabama?

As the off-season for college football is coming to a close, we are now one month away from the showdown in...

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

Alabama Crimson Tide: Paul “Bear” Bryant vs. Nick Saban

To compare or to appreciate, this is the question that SEC fans (especially Crimson Tide fans) and college football analysts have...

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

Alabama Crimson Tide: Which Conferences are trying to challenge the SEC?

As Americans, we love the spirit of competition. From childhood, we were taught to excel and be the best in everything...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 12 years ago

Alabama Crimson Tide: The Best RB and WR tandem for Alabama Since 2000

College football has always been predicated around the quarterback position. This is rightfully so because every team wants a quarterback that...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 12 years ago

Alabama Crimson Tide:Which teams in the SEC should Alabama have their eyes on?

Producing a winning season is easy for most college football teams. It is winning consistently and having a style of dominance...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 12 years ago

Alabama Crimson Tide: Could AJ McCarron be the One?

When you enter the University of Alabama, what is the first thing you recognize? If I had to take a poll...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 12 years ago

Alabama Crimson Tide: Will The Defense Be Dominant This Year?

In all sports, one theme remains the same: Offense wins games, but defense wins championships. Out of all the conferences in...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 12 years ago

College Football: 2013 Heisman Watch QB List

It is the most coveted and decorated position in college football. It is a position filled with fundamentals, mechanics, emotions, heart,...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 12 years ago

Alabama Crimson Tide: The SEC Dominates the NFL Draft

Since 2006, a pattern has developed between college football and the NFL. In the past six years, one conference has dominated...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 12 years ago

Stephen’s Report:Focusing on the Performance of the Players

1. Quarterbacks: [D-] As a journalist, I am going to be absolutely honest. Outside of AJ McCarron, I don’t see anyone...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 12 years ago

Stephen’s Report: Focusing on the Performance of the Players (BCS Title Edition)

1. O-Line- What a dominating performance by the Crimson Tide offensive line!!!! Coming into the BCS Title Game Monday, Notre Dame’s...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 12 years ago

Stephen’s Report

Focusing on the Performance of the Players Alabama vs Arkansas 1. Offensive Line-First off after all of the bad press that...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 12 years ago

Stephen’s Report

Focusing on the Performance of the Players Alabama vs Arkansas 1. Offensive Line-First off after all of the bad press that...

By Stephen M. Smith