Howie Smith

FRESHMAN Member of the Linfield football program. DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL All-Sierra Foothill League Honorable Mention selection at offensive tackle as a junior. Gave up zero sacks during senior season. Four-time letter winner. PERSONAL INFORMATION Majoring in finance. Son of Yanette and Doug Smith. WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? The school seemed very great and loved the environment surrounding it. WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? It means working hard to be the best with the rest of the best. HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? It's made me realize that not everything can be done solo and has shaped me into being a better student, friend, son, player and human. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? Somewhere in south Cali selling mansions hopefully. WHAT’S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AND WHY? Math 160. It was fun to learn a new math topic and be in class with people I mostly knew around campus. WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? My mother has taught me everything in life and showed me that even your worst is still better than nothing. THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… You put out what you put in. AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE… To grow stronger and smarter as a person in all aspects and help in any way to keep the streak alive.