Post by The Cats on Jul 4, 2019 11:01:04 GMT -5
It's now 58 days until the kickoff of Catamount football on Saturday, August 31, 2019, against the Mercer Bears, in E.J. Whitmire Stadium, Cullowhee, NC
To help pass those long summer days, and hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, and knowledgeable of the team members, we'll continue the 100-day football countdown each day until kickoff day.
Today we'll highlight a linebacker.
#58 Darrius Smith
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Robersonville, N.C.
High School: South Creek HS
Height / Weight: 5-11 / 210
Position: Linebacker
2018 (Freshman): Saw action in all 11 of the team’s games as a defensive reserve and on special teams … Credited with three total tackles including a solo stop … Made his collegiate debut in the season opener against Newberry (Sept. 1) … Recorded his first career tackle against VMI (Sept. 22) … Had a solo stop in the triple-overtime thriller against ETSU (Oct. 27).
Prior to Western Carolina: Four-year varsity letter winner ... Finished with 244 career tackles including 211 solo stops and seven tackles for loss ... Finished with 110 total tackles as a senior including 81 solo hits ... Recorded his lone career interception as a senior, forcing two fumbles while recovering one ... Blocked a punt as a sophomore ... Added 203 rushing yards on 57 carries with 11 receptions for 109 yards and two touchdowns on offense ... Also played baseball and basketball as a prep.
Courtesy WCU Athletics Media Relations
