Entering the 2008 season fully healthy for the first time in his collegiate career, safety Brendan Smith has lofty goals that he is approaching with a light-hearted attitude.
Smith has been walking around practice with a new look: the handlebar mustache.
"I feel I can bring some experience and I try to be more vocal and bring some energy," Smith said. "It's a serious game, but you have to be loose. The handlebar is definitely part of it. I don't think I look good with it but I want to have some fun."
But the junior has a serious side to his motivation as well.
"I want to lead the country in interceptions," Smith said. "I'll put pressure on the defensive backs to make plays because I'm going to try to."
Smith's return from a shoulder injury last year means this year's defense, though inexperienced in the linebacker corps, is looking to rebound from a year in which it gave up 31 points per game, including four games of more than 40 points.
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Tuesday, June 3, 2008
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