Archive for Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Crimson Tide: Kim Jacob vs. AJ McCarron
Posted by: | CommentsThis article is originally from Touchdown Alabama Magazine (http://touchdownalabama.net/) When the state of Alabama is mentioned in a conversation, it’s immediately followed by how great the Crimson Tide football team is. Though its gridiron game is remarkable, another venue at the University of Alabama is challenging football for supremacy. Since 1979, Sarah Patterson has turned […]
Alabama Crimson Tide: Who has the most to prove in the NFL Combine?
Posted by: | CommentsThis article is originally from Touchdown Alabama Magazine (http://touchdownalabama.net/) With the NFL scouting combine now one day away, it’s time to separate the contenders from the pretenders. In an epic weekend of drills and activities, the best college football players in the world will gather together inside Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis) to put their skills […]
College Football: SEC Programs on the Rise
Posted by: | CommentsThis article is originally from Touchdown Alabama Magazine (http://touchdownalabama.net/) This season, college football fans witnessed something unusual. In recent years, the Southeastern Conference has been known for its devastating defenses and supplying just enough offense to get by. We truly beheld the changing of the guard this season. Whether it was the experienced leaders at […]
Pay For Play in College Football? The Great Debate is On
Posted by: | CommentsThis article is originally from Touchdown Alabama Magazine (http://touchdownalabama.net/) Pay for Play in College Football? The Great Debate is On Your two senior writers debate the merits of college athletes, in particular, football players, being paid to play college football. There are good arguments on both sides of this debate and we at Touchdown Alabama […]
Recruiting: The Process Starts Here
Posted by: | CommentsThis article is originally from Touchdown Alabama Magazine (http://touchdownalabama.net/) Though college football season is over, the quest to get to a national title game starts in the offseason. With everyone’s attention now shifted toward recruiting, this is where the real chess match begins. For most people, Christmas is in December. For college football programs, Christmas […]
Dillon Lee: Is He Ready to Lead?
Posted by: | CommentsThis article is originally from Touchdown Alabama Magazine (http://touchdownalabama.net/) In its illustrious program history, Alabama has brought in some of the most talented linebackers in the nation. From DeMeco Ryans, Rolando McClain and Eryk Anders to Dont’a Hightower, Courtney Upshaw and Nico Johnson, the strength of Alabama’s defense comes from the linebacker position. CJ Mosley […]
Out With the Old and In With the New: Alabama brings in Lane Kiffin
Posted by: | CommentsFor those of you who are experienced in the game of chess, you know that there are two important pieces: the king and the queen. Though the king is vital in the aspect of rank, it’s the queen that’s the most important in the realm of moving across the board. When you think about it, […]
TJ Yeldon: 2014 SEC Heisman Hopeful
Posted by: | CommentsIn all aspects of life, it’s fun to dream. Even when it comes down to something as exciting as college football, the ability to dream big is encouraged. Though the season is over, college football analysts are starting to converse about the 2014 Heisman race. Despite having the reigning Heisman winner, Jameis Winston (2013) returning […]
Luke Del Rio: One Down, Six to Go
Posted by: | CommentsWhile the quarterback position in college football is the most coveted one, it’s also the most competitive one. For one to be a productive college quarterback in this day and age, one must possess five qualities: leadership, accuracy, precision, good decision making and toughness. Sometimes in order to be a great quarterback, you have to […]