Troy Smith
Troy Smith
Troy James Smithis a gridiron football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He played college football for The Ohio State University, was recognized as an All-American, and won the Heisman Trophy in 2006. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft, and has also played for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers and the UFL's Omaha Nighthawks. On August 14, 2013, Smith signed a two-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes of the...
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth20 July 1984
CityColumbus, OH
The scheme was to make big plays. The guys stepped up, the offensive line did a great job and I was fortunate to be able to connect on a couple deep passes.
First of all, I want to let you know that sitting out of last year's bowl, I didn't think about that as much as you probably think I did. To me, this year's seniors, this group of guys on the field, that's what it was about. I don't like taking a lot of credit for what goes on on the field because it takes 11 guys.
Guys came off the edge, and I was just trying to stay alive. I saw Gonzalez pop open down the sideline, and I just tried to get him the ball as fast as I could.
Sitting out last year's bowl game, I didn't think about that as much as you probably think I did. This year's group of guys on the field was the most important sending them out with a victory today.
I feel like I have grown in front of everybody. From a knucklehead young guy to hopefully an up-and-coming wise senior who can lead this group of guys.
I think it's being more comfortable within the offense, the guys starting to be comfortable with me and also the coaching staff. With more film study you're able to see more guys, not just through tunnel vision like I had early in the season.
We understand each other the whole way around. (He's) like my baby brother in the sense of how we've grown up together.
The scheming today was set up for us to make big plays.
It was about keeping it alive. Just keep it going and get some points.
Every time we looked up to the scoreboard (in practice), it was up there as a reminder of how bad we got beat.
Pressure busts pipes -- but it can also make a diamond. I'm a diamond.
Our seniors can still finish 4-0 in bowl games if we win the Fiesta. That's huge incentive for us.
Teachers make a difference. That's all I really know. I come from a family of teachers. And I wanted to touch someone's life.
Congratulations, first and foremost. And just be ready when you come up this way.