| Frank Smith |
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SCOUTING REPORT
One of three senior offensive lineman expected to anchor the RedHawk offensive line in 2003 ... a very strong and physical lineman who enters the fall as Miami's starting left guard ... a former walk-on, who was named Miami's Most Valuable Offensive Lineman in 2001.
2002 SEASON
One of just two RedHawk offensive lineman to start all 12 games ... left guard that shored up left side of the offensive line alongside Justin Smith--the only other RedHawk lineman to start all 12 games ... provided protection for the first Miami offense to produce a 3,000-yard passer and 1,000-yard rusher in the same season.
2001 SEASON
Saw action in 10 games while making eight starts ... slated as the reserve center to start the season but moved to guard ... made first collegiate start in Cincinnati (Sept. 22) win ... made seven consecutive starts beginning with Miami's defeat of Buffalo (Oct. 6) ... provided pass protection for the MAC's No. 2 ranked passing offense ... blocked for a trio of running backs that rushed for 1,360 yards on the season and averaged 4.6 yards per carry.
2000 SEASON
Saw limited action.
1999 SEASON
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
As a senior, garnered all-county and all-conference honors ... helped Bulldogs to consecutive North Shore Conference championships in 1997 and 1998 ... played on both offensive and defensive lines ... named Cedarburg Scholar-Athlete during junior and senior years ... coached by Brian Leair ... lettered twice in track and field, competing in the shot put.
PERSONAL
Born February 21, 1981 (21 years old) ... son of Frank and Julie Smith ... hobbies include basketball and music ... majoring in finance.