Stories By Stephen M. Smith
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Alabama Football News
/ 12 years agoAlabama Football: Who should be cross-trained for inside linebacker?
Football is all about depth. We know what to expect from players one through 22, but a “we” mentality and a...
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Alabama Football News
/ 12 years agoAlabama Football: Which players are on award lists in 2014?
Postseason success is better than preseason hype; however, it’s beneficial for players to have a barometer of how good they can...
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Alabama Football News
/ 12 years agoStephen’s Report: Scrimmage Recap
After a full week of practice, Alabama had its first scrimmage game Saturday inside Bryant-Denny Stadium at 2:30 p.m. Supporting its...
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Alabama Football News
/ 12 years agoTop 10 Freshmen: Who to watch in 2014?
Starting true freshman provides a double-edged sword at any sport, but especially in college football. In recent years, freshmen were expected...
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Alabama Football News
/ 12 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Fan Day Recap
Mother nature couldn’t keep Crimson Tide fans from stockpiling into Bryant-Denny Stadium Sunday for Alabama’s annual Football Fan Day. Fans from...
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Alabama Football News
/ 12 years agoSarah Patterson: End of an Era
Draped in houndstooth apparel, mixed emotions swirled in Tuscaloosa when Sarah Patterson announced her retirement from Alabama Gymnastics on July 16,...
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Alabama Football News
/ 12 years agoPaul Bryant and Nick Saban: What made them special?
Technology evolves and seasons change, but the mark of a legendary coach remains the same. As a rookie, one is consumed...
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Alabama Football News
/ 12 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Which young receiver will emerge in 2014?
It’s good to have a talented arm and exceptional footwork in the pocket, but what makes a quarterback successful is when...
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Alabama Football News
/ 12 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Top 10 Return Specialist of All-Time
Quarterbacks and Running backs are great, but special teams set the tone in football games. A return specialist is the first...
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Alabama Football News
/ 12 years agoAlabama Crimson Tide: Top 5 Full Backs of All-Time
Like offensive linemen, fullbacks don’t receive a lot of recognition from the press. Many of them aren’t awarded the ball often,...
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Alabama Football News
/ 12 years ago2014 SEC Media Days: Auburn and Florida
Instead of coaches and players, the 2014 Southeastern Conference Media Days started with four iconic figures of American society. Commissioner Mike...
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Alabama Football News
/ 12 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
/ 12 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
/ 12 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
/ 12 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
/ 12 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
/ 12 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
/ 12 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
/ 12 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
/ 12 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...
