Sooner Spotlight Feature

April 19, 2001

Trent Smith is a junior tight end who earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors last season after catching 29 passes for 310 yards and three touchdowns. Smith, who hails from Clinton, Okla., played in every game and started all but one last season. His best performance came in the Big 12 Championship Game against Kansas State when he hauled in eight passes for 96 yards and a score. He was named ABC's Player of the Game for his effort. Smith has 47 career receptions to rank fifth on OU's all-time tight ends list. An avid flyer who earned his pilot's license last summer, he is an aviation major.

Favorite cartoon character and why:
Road Runner because he's fast and smart

Favorite non-alcoholic beverage:
Milk or Gatorade

Favorite football player of all-time:
Steve Largent and Keith Jackson

Favorite NFL tight end:
Tony Gonzalez and Stephen Alexander

Favorite video game:
James Bond 007

Favorite childhood toy:
Hot Wheels

Favorite place to play besides Memorial Stadium:
Notre Dame or Arrowhead Stadium

Favorite class that you've taken at OU:
Aviation

Favorite hobby:
Flying

Favorite place to hang out:
My house

Favorite cereal:
Lucky Charms

Favorite athlete:
Jason Williams

Favorite college football TV announcer:
Keith Jackson

Favorite magazine:
Maxim

Favorite movie:
For the Love of the Game

Favorite channel besides ESPN:
The Movie Channel

Coke or Pepsi?
Pepsi

Who is the funniest guy on the football team?
Lance Donley

Which member of the coaching staff has the best sense of humor?
Coach Spurrier

Which member of the coaching staff is the most serious?
Coach Mike Stoops

What football team(s) did you follow when you were little?
OU and Notre Dame

List three words that describe you:
Athletic, smart, friendly

Why did you choose OU?
It was a no-brainer for me. I always dreamed of starting for OU.

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