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John-Henry Cottrell's avatar

Both very good points.

I had Smith in my philosophy class back in 2000. Not to say that means I knew him, but I thought I had a good snapshot of his character... Quiet, respectful, humble, acted like a regular student. Knowing what little I did, he shocked me how he "changed"

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Jim Roakd's avatar

Financially now set up for life. I can not fault him for that however let’s not pretend he is a pure as the newly fallen snow. He was without doubt a bit devious! His holding Chiles out of a bowl game was self serving given prior game substitution pattern with the Chiles.. And yes he gutted the program taking along his entire staff and players as well. Yes I get it, no one twisted their arms and big pay raises for all. However, he knew the consequences for Beaver program and could have limited his raiding by simply telling certain coaches he could not take them all. Hopefully , I would have done that knowing I owed something to Oregon State by not taking the entire staff to Michigan State. They had better win cause I don’t think Smith’s

Personality would be all that charming and likeable if he ends up with losing records.

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