Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2014 9:04:50 GMT -5
The first bit of news to arrive today is the departure of Kris Smith, a redshirt freshman safety from Georgia. We had a feeling this move might be coming when Smith’s name was not listed on the media guide rosters released at last week’s Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago.
“We thank Kris for his contributions,” IU coach Kevin Wilson said in a statement. “He leaves IU in good standing and we hope he finds success in the next phase of his career.”
“We thank Kris for his contributions,” IU coach Kevin Wilson said in a statement. “He leaves IU in good standing and we hope he finds success in the next phase of his career.”
now on the WCU roster.... listed as a linebacker
2013 (Freshman): Redshirted the 2013 season at Indiana ... Was a two-time scout team player of the week (Missouri and Michigan State) for the Hoosiers ... Transferred to WCU prior to the 2014 season.
Prior to Western Carolina: Played two years of football at Flowery Branch and also lettered in track and field ... Played linebacker for head coach Chris Griffin at Flowery Branch High School ... Made 103 tackles, 12 sacks, including one safety, and 21 tackles for loss as a senior ... Named first team all-state and all-region selection ... Earned the team's most outstanding linebacker ... Played in the 2012 GACA North-South All-Star Game and the 2012 East-West Metro Atlanta All-Star Game ... Participated in the 2012 U.S. Army National Combine ... Team won the Region 8-AAAA championship in 2011 and 2012 ... Rated the No. 41 outside linebacker nationally by ESPN.com out of high school ... Tabbed a 2012 Flowery Branch Scholar-Athlete.
Personal: Full name is Kristopher Bryce Smith ... Is the son of Sean and Pam Smith.
