Author Stephen Smith

ALABAMAS UNSUNG HEROES OF 2014 Top 10 Unsung Heroes 10. Alabama’s secondary Cyrus Jones has emerged as the Crimson Tide “most consistent” cornerback. Jones is fifth on the team in tackles (21)...

ALABAMA FOOTBALL // HOME VS. ROAD Alabama football isn’t where it needs to be, despite its current record of 7-1. The energy inside Bryant-Denny Stadium excites players for home games, but the Crimson...

SEC FOOTBALL // WEEK 7 RECAP USA Today released its new top 25 coaches’ poll. The Southeastern Conference rejoices as one of its own now ranks supreme. The magnolia state is at an all-time high. It was...

ALABAMA'S OFFENSE // TURNING THE TIDE Secure tackles. Create pressure. Force turnovers. Alabama’s head coach Nick Saban changed the culture with defense. Be physical. Impose your will. Make them quit....

FIELD OR PRESS BOX? // WHAT BEST SUITS AN OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR? Head coaches attract a lot of attention, but the chess game in football starts with the coordinators. Whether its offense or defense, a...

ALABAMA FOOTBALL // FIVE TOUGHEST GAMES IN 2014 Analysts have made bold predictions and the Coaches’ Poll has released its preseason top 25 rankings. Alabama enters this season ranked No.2 in the nation....

TOP TEN TIDE FRESHMEN TO WATCH IN 2O14 // HUGE TALENT // ROLL TIDE Starting true freshman provides a double-edged sword at any sport, and especially in college football. In recent years, freshmen were...

TOP 10 CRIMSON TIDE COACHES OF ALL TIME // GETTING PSYCHED FOR THE SEASON There's more to coaching than having a clipboard and calling plays. Coaches are mentors. They are called upon to groom and mature...

THE TIDE'S TOP-10 RUNNING BACKS OF ALL TIME // ALABAMA RECRUITS THE BEST It’s one of the most exciting positions in college football, but has it become devalued? In the past, running backs were counted on...

ROY KRAMER AND ALABAMA FOOTBALL // HOW TWO PIONEERS CHANGED THE GAME It was an interesting year in 1992. William Jefferson “Bill” Clinton became the 42nd president of the United States, Nirvana brought...