Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 weeks ago

  Alabama AD appreciates Tide supporters for ‘buy in’ mentality to Kalen DeBoer, regardless of two losses

  In death, Mal Moore is forever tied to Nick Saban because he hired him to be Alabama’s football coach in 2007....

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 3 weeks ago

  Tua Tagovailoa clears concussion protocol, will start Sunday for Dolphins versus Cardinals

  Tua Tagovailoa is back for the Miami Dolphins. The star quarterback will start Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Mike McDaniel, the Dolphins’...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 3 weeks ago

  Stephen’s Report: Will the talk of dominance from Alabama become action versus Missouri?

  Alabama players and coaches have talked all week about returning to the little things. The team wants to be great, but...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 weeks ago

  Who are the five Alabama players with the most to prove versus Missouri?

  Alabama is holding on to its goal of making the College Football Playoff, but urgency starts now. The Crimson Tide has...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 weeks ago

  Former Alabama RB calls Crimson Tide “undisciplined” and “complacent” after loss to Tennessee

  Damien Harris is not loving where his Alma mater is right now. The former two-time BCS National Champion (2015, 2017) at...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 weeks ago

  How will Alabama’s defensive secondary look with Keon Sabb out

  Alabama football will not have a veteran piece in its defensive secondary for a while. Keon Sabb, a transfer safety from...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 weeks ago

  JaMarcus Shephard unveiled his message to Alabama WR Kendrick Law after unsportsmanlike moment versus Vols

  He had a moment he wishes to have back versus Tennessee, but he has learned from it. Kendrick Law, a junior...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 weeks ago

  Alabama OL coach says Crimson Tide’s front has ‘worked harder’ for Missouri matchup than it has in a while

  Alabama’s return to dominant football starts with its offensive line returning to physicality. The Crimson Tide’s offense has struggled in back-to-back...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 weeks ago

  Former Alabama DB shines light on Jalen Milroe’s struggles: “He’s not making the layups.”

  He looked like he made a full transformation at quarterback versus Georgia, but what has happened to Jalen Milroe since then?...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 weeks ago

  Alabama team captain still ‘wholeheartedly’ believes this team can win a CFP National Championship

  The sense of urgency for Alabama football is finally through the roof. It should not have taken two losses to Southeastern...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 3 weeks ago

  Tua Tagovailoa trending to play Sunday for Dolphins versus Cardinals

  Tua Tagovailoa is expected to make his return to action Sunday in the National Football League. The star quarterback for the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 weeks ago

  Missouri to be down marquee offensive playmaker against Alabama

  Missouri will be without a marquee offensive playmaker for Saturday against Alabama. Pete Thamel, a College Football Senior Writer for ESPN,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 weeks ago

  ESPN College Football analyst feels Alabama is in an ‘identity crisis’ ahead of Missouri game

  The University of Alabama football team is in a situation where it has to prove itself right and everyone else wrong....

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 weeks ago

  Alabama safeties coach says ‘no drop-off’ will happen with Bray Hubbard replacing Keon Sabb

  Alabama’s defensive coaching staff is excited about what it is about to see with Bray Hubbard. He is the one who...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 weeks ago

  Alabama captain has brought ‘a fire’ in him all week for Missouri prep and to turn season around

  The players for Alabama football want to turn this season around. Alabama is 5-2 through seven games, but the Crimson Tide...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 weeks ago

  Report: Bryce Young could be out of Carolina before the NFL trade deadline

  The trade deadline for the National Football League is on Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. ET. Several teams in the NFL...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 weeks ago

  Alabama players re-focusing on getting back to championship mentality in doing the ‘small things’

  The Nick Saban culture started to rise again within Alabama players in Tuesday’s media availability. Several players spoke to reporters, including...

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  Stephen's Report

  / 4 weeks ago

  Stephen’s Report: Alabama’s matchup with Missouri is most important game in Kalen DeBoer era

  Alabama football has to right the ship and stop the bleeding this weekend. The Crimson Tide’s matchup against Missouri is the...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 weeks ago

  Kalen DeBoer not surprised by how challenging the SEC is in first year at Alabama

  He has to do things his way and build his own winning culture in Alabama football, but how does Kalen DeBoer...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 weeks ago

  Alabama’s defense shifts mentality to Missouri game to save College Football Playoff hopes

  Alabama’s defense was not exceptional versus Tennessee, but it did enough to win last week. Kane Wommack’s group forced three takeaways,...

  By Stephen M. Smith