QB Troy Smith (2006 Heisman Trophy Winner)

[ScarletBlood31]

Can't bring myself to have a Ratbirds jersey made though which sucks because Troy is my favorite Buckeye ever.

You could always order a custom Cleveland Browns jersey with "Smith" and "11" on the back .

 

[jwinslow]

NFL.com

Spreading their wings

But a player with the potential to be the steal of the draft is fifth-round choice Troy Smith. With no expectation of seeing the field for a while, the Heisman Trophy winner from Ohio State has an excellent opportunity to polish his game under the tutelage of one of the league's best quarterback teachers, Brian Billick. Smith also can learn plenty by watching the old pro he could eventually replace, Steve McNair.

 

[Buckskin86]

Minicamp is for mentoring
By Aaron Wilson, Times Staff Writer
Tuesday, May 22, 2007

?He?s great, he?s living and learning,? McNair said of Smith, who?s expected to be the Ravens? third-string quarterback this year behind backup Kyle Boller. ?He?s in the meeting room asking questions and that?s what a young guy needs to do. He?s a young guy who needs to sit back and try to cram everything in.

?If coach says something he doesn?t understand, he needs to ask before he leaves that meeting room. That?s a plus for him. The more he knows in the meeting room, the less thinking he has to do when he comes out on the field. I think he?s progressing really well.?

?I?ve known Troy for a long time,? McNair said. ?I tutored Troy a little when he was in college. He was also a counselor at my camp. We became friends.

?It?s all about trying to help people who want to help themselves. Whatever Troy needs, and all these young quarterbacks, I?m here for that. My time is limited, so I?m just going to try to pass the torch.?

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2007/05/22/sports/sports5.txt

 

[Cornerback6]

As many of us have stated before, Troy has fallen into a great situation. Looks like McNair genuinely wants him to succeed and if he works as hard as he did in college, I truly think he will.

Very exciting times for Troy.

 

[Magua]

Minicamp is for mentoring
By Aaron Wilson, Times Staff Writer
Tuesday, May 22, 2007





http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2007/05/22/sports/sports5.txt

I always liked McNair as a player(mainly as a Titan)...but now im becoming a fan of his personality and willingness to help teach younger students of the game. Almost like he remembers what it was like for him coming into the league.

 

[joefoshow]

Even though he is playing for them I still like him. I'm pretty sure he would rather be on other team though since he is from Cleveland and a Browns Fan.

 

[Cornerback6]

Even though he is playing for them I still like him. I'm pretty sure he would rather be on other team though since he is from Cleveland and a Browns Fan.

I'm sure Troy is mature and intelligent enough to know that he landed in a great place for a rookie QB who's willing to learn the system and perhaps take over in a year or two. I'd be willing to bet he's not only thrilled with where he landed, but also touched just to accomplish a massive goal like making it to the NFL.

 

[Buckskin86]

By Adam Schefter
Special to NFL.com

It surprised many around the league that former Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith would fall to the last selection in the fifth round, the 174th pick, 25 spots ahead of the immortal Tom Brady spot.

But it will not surprise those same people to learn that Smith has been an offseason standout, a player that the Ravens believe, in the words of one team official, "can play in this league."

Smith has demonstrated leadership, talent and humility -- all the traits the Ravens were hoping to see. Smith has shown the game is neither too big nor too fast for him.

Granted, it has only been during Organized Team Activities until the Ravens kicked off their voluntary minicamp Tuesday. Smith has yet to play in as much as a preseason game for the team.

But the Ravens are anxious to see Smith this summer. They believe they just might have stumbled into one of the draft steals.

NFL.com - NFL News

 

[BB73]

official.site

Jessica Davenport, Troy Smith Named 2007 Ohio State Athletes of the Year

Heisman recipient Smith earns men's award, Davenport repeat winner on women's side


COLUMBUS, Ohio - Jessica Davenport and Troy Smith were named 2007 Ohio State Athletes of the Year Wednesday in an announcement made by the Ohio State department of athletics. Davenport finished her women's basketball career in 2007 as the program's first three-time All-American. Also in his senior campaign, Smith quarterbacked the Buckeyes to the 2007 Bowl Championship Series National Title game and was named Ohio State's seventh Heisman Trophy winner.

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Troy Smith was named 2007 Ohio State Male Athletes of the Year

 

[SanAntonioBuck]

Congratulations, Troy Smith!

 

[joefoshow]

Add another honor to his list.

 

[Buckin Crazy]

Everybody vote Troy for the best college athlete on the espy's
THE 2007 ESPYS

 

[Wells4Heisman]

Why isn't Jessica Davenport on the best Female College Athlete list?

 

[BB73]

thelantern

Smith tests commissioner
Jeffrey Symonds

On Tuesday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the 2007 draft picks at the rookie symposium in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Goodell stressed the league's new stance on the players' behavior.

According to ESPN, Troy Smith, former Ohio State quarterback, asked the commissioner why he tends to focus on the negative things in the NFL. ESPN says Goodell tried to dodge the question.

"You didn't answer my question," Smith said.

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[Buckeyecty4]

Troy looked stupid questioning the commish like that.. Goodell is handling the issues that are hounding the league and drawing all the negative media attention..

A rookie, with 3 months NFL tenure, shouldn't be disrespectful and tell him "You didn't answer my question..".. When to be honest, Goodell gave him a good answer..