Johnl Smith

About

Longtime college football coach who was named Big Ten Coach of the Year at Michigan State in 2003.

Before Fame

He played linebacker and quarterback at Weber State University from 1968 to 1970.

Trivia

He also coached Louisville, Arkansas, Utah State and the University of Idaho.

Family Life

He married Diana Flora on August 15, 1970, and the couple had three children: Nicholas, Kayse and Sam.

Associated With

He is a Big Ten Coach of the Year winner, which is also true for North Texas State coach Hayden Fry .