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John L. Smith
By Jordan Cox
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Prior to his first season at Weber State, John L. Smith was hired by Arkansas after the Razorbacks fired Bobby Petrino in the wake of his scandal. Smith signed a 10-month contract, signifying he would only be in Fayetteville on an interim basis. Smith’s previous coaching stops include Idaho, Utah State, Louisville and Michigan State.
| Coaching History | Team | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Fort Lewis Skyhawks | 2013-Present |
| Head Coach | Arkansas Razorbacks | 2012 |
| Head Coach | Alabama Crimson Tide | 2001-2002 |
| Head Coach | Weber St. Wildcats | 2012 |
| Special Teams Coordinator | Arkansas Razorbacks | 2009-2011 |
| Head Coach | Michigan St. Spartans | 2003-2006 |
| Head Coach | Louisville Cardinals | 1998-2002 |
| Head Coach | Utah St. Aggies | 1995-1997 |
| Head Coach | Idaho Vandals | 1989-1994 |
| Defensive Coordinator | Washington St. Cougars | 1987-1988 |
| Defensive Coordinator | Wyoming Cowboys | 1986 |
| Defensive Coordinator | Idaho Vandals | 1982-1985 |
| Defensive Coordinator | Nevada Wolfpack | 1977-1981 |
| Assistant Coach | Montana Grizzlies | 1972-1976 |
| Graduate Assistant | Weber St. Wildcats | 1971 |
After living in Birmingham, Ala., Jordan left the ground zero of SEC Nation to head south to Florida to tell the unique stories of the renowned tradition of SEC football. In his free time, his mission is to find the best locales around.
