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Hard hitting, physical presence and an emotional leader of the Bison defense ... studied abroad this past spring and did not participate in spring practice ... expected to reclaim a starting spot at one of the “knocker” positions, much like an outside linebacker spot in the 4-4 alignment ... had been a starting strong safety in Bucknell’s former 3-4 set ... 2002 (Junior): Appeared in 10 games, starting eight, missing the Georgetown contest with a quad injury ... played at less than 100 percent health over the last several weeks ... still managed to finish fourth on the team in tackles with 58 (32 solo) ... had five stops for loss, three pass breakups and a forced fumble ... career-high 10 tackles in the Colgate game ... named Lewisburg Touchdown Club Defensive Player of the Week following a 13-10 overtime setback to the Raiders … 2001 (Sophomore): Appeared in all 10 games as a backup safety, nickel back and special teams stalwart … logged 22 tackles, including one sack … forced one fumble … seven tackles win league win over Towson … added six stops in overtime win at Columbia … 2000 (Freshman): Appeared in the Richmond and Duquesne games for the varsity ... made nine tackles for the junior varsity squad, five of which were solo stops ... also recovered a fumble ... selected as the Scout Team Co-Player of the Year by the coaches and his teammates following the season ... had three tackles for the Orange team in the spring game ... HATTIESBURG HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football ... honorable mention all-state selection ... selected to play in the Mississippi-Alabama all-star game ... PERSONAL: Born January 31, 1982 ... son of Kathrine and Pat Smith of Hattiesburg, Miss. ... majoring in economics ... member of Dean’s List and Patriot League Academic Honor Roll ... named to Verizon Academic All-District Second Team. |
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