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Former Missouri and NFL defensive end Justin Smith spoke with the Tigers Friday during what head coach Barry Odom called “an intense 20-minute speech.”
Odom: Former Tiger & NFL great Justin Smith gave an intense 20-min speech to the team last night. Called out a few players
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) August 19, 2016
Smith talked to MIzzou team about outworking your opponent & "busting your ass, Odom said
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) August 19, 2016
Smith called out several players and preached about outworking opponents. Odom said that the former All-Pro defensive end would be “around the program,” although “not in an official capacity” after moving back to Missouri following his retirement in 2015.
Odom said Smith will be around the program quite a bit, not in official capacity. Smith moved back to Mid-Mo last year after retiring
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) August 19, 2016
Smith spent three seasons at Mizzou and earned first-team All-American honors as a junior in 2001. He was selected No. 4 overall in the 2001 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Smith recorded 880 tackles, 87 sacks, 17 forced fumbles and three interceptions during his 14 NFL seasons for the Bengals (2001-07) and the San Francisco 49ers (2008-14).
Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
