| Chris Smelley | |
|---|---|
| College | University of South Carolina |
| Conference | SEC |
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Jersey # | 7 |
| Career | 2006–2008 |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 221 lb (100 kg) |
| Born | September 29, 1986 (age 37) |
| High school |
American Christian Academy, Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Chris Smelley | |
|---|---|
| College | University of Alabama |
| Conference | SEC |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Position | Catcher |
| Jersey # | 22 |
| Career | 2009–2010 |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 221 lb (100 kg) |
| High school |
American Christian Academy, Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
Christopher Smelley (born September 29, 1986) is an American football and baseball player. He is a former starting quarterback for the University of South Carolina and a former catcher for the University of Alabama.
High school
During his career, Smelley set Alabama High School Athletic Association records for yards in a single game (585) and season (4,120). He also set Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) records with 59 touchdown passes in a season and 134 in his career.
While attending American Christian Academy in Tuscaloosa, Smelley, who is 6'2" and 221 lbs., played on three state championship baseball teams and was the Class 1A Player of the Year for 2005. He chose to pursue college football over college baseball.
On February 1, 2006, Smelley signed a national letter of intent to play football at the University of South Carolina. He was listed as a top-rated football prospect on ESPN.com's "Class of 2006". [1]
College career
University of South Carolina
He arrived in Columbia, South Carolina in 2006 making two appearances in a backup role for the South Carolina Gamecocks that season. In the first two games of the season, he completed 9 of 15 passes for 112 yards. He suffered a heel injury during a practice and was given a medical redshirt.
In 2007, after his return from injury, he took over the starting position from ineffective starter Blake Mitchell against LSU (Louisiana State University). Steve Spurrier announced that Smelley would start against Mississippi State University on September 29, 2007, the game earned him SEC Freshman of the week honors.
In 2008, Smelley was the second string quarterback behind Tommy Beecher. Beecher suffered a concussion in the second half of the first game of the season after throwing four interceptions. Smelley entered the game and completed five passes on five attempts, also throwing for two touchdown passes.
He was named as the starter for the next game against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Later in the year, he completed 22 of 32 passes, threw for 327 yards, and three touchdowns during a win against Ole Miss. For his performance he was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week. He was 9–6 in 15 career starts. For his career, Smelley completed 56.4 percent of his passes for 3,210 yards and 23 touchdowns with 22 interceptions. He ranks in the top 10 on USC's all-time list in completions (270), attempts (479), completion percentage, and passing touchdowns (22).
University of Alabama
On January 9, 2009, Smelley declared that he would be transferring from the University of South Carolina to play baseball (and possibly football) at the University of Alabama. Due to NCAA transfer rules, he had to sit out the spring semester although he was still able to practice with the team. [1]
Personal
His brother is Brad Smelley, a former football player for the Alabama Crimson Tide, Cleveland Browns, and the Houston Texans.
Chris Smelley became the head football coach at American Christian Academy in Tuscaloosa on January 9, 2014. On August 3, 2021, he resigned citing personal reasons. [2]
References
- ^ "College Football Tugged at Chris Smelley, Though Baseball Pulled Him Back". The New York Times. March 5, 2009.
- ^ Thomas, Ben (3 August 2021). "American Christian Football Coach Chris Smelley Steps Down 3 Weeks Before Opener". AL.com. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
External links
| Chris Smelley | |
|---|---|
| College | University of South Carolina |
| Conference | SEC |
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Jersey # | 7 |
| Career | 2006–2008 |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 221 lb (100 kg) |
| Born | September 29, 1986 (age 37) |
| High school |
American Christian Academy, Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Chris Smelley | |
|---|---|
| College | University of Alabama |
| Conference | SEC |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Position | Catcher |
| Jersey # | 22 |
| Career | 2009–2010 |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 221 lb (100 kg) |
| High school |
American Christian Academy, Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
Christopher Smelley (born September 29, 1986) is an American football and baseball player. He is a former starting quarterback for the University of South Carolina and a former catcher for the University of Alabama.
High school
During his career, Smelley set Alabama High School Athletic Association records for yards in a single game (585) and season (4,120). He also set Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) records with 59 touchdown passes in a season and 134 in his career.
While attending American Christian Academy in Tuscaloosa, Smelley, who is 6'2" and 221 lbs., played on three state championship baseball teams and was the Class 1A Player of the Year for 2005. He chose to pursue college football over college baseball.
On February 1, 2006, Smelley signed a national letter of intent to play football at the University of South Carolina. He was listed as a top-rated football prospect on ESPN.com's "Class of 2006". [1]
College career
University of South Carolina
He arrived in Columbia, South Carolina in 2006 making two appearances in a backup role for the South Carolina Gamecocks that season. In the first two games of the season, he completed 9 of 15 passes for 112 yards. He suffered a heel injury during a practice and was given a medical redshirt.
In 2007, after his return from injury, he took over the starting position from ineffective starter Blake Mitchell against LSU (Louisiana State University). Steve Spurrier announced that Smelley would start against Mississippi State University on September 29, 2007, the game earned him SEC Freshman of the week honors.
In 2008, Smelley was the second string quarterback behind Tommy Beecher. Beecher suffered a concussion in the second half of the first game of the season after throwing four interceptions. Smelley entered the game and completed five passes on five attempts, also throwing for two touchdown passes.
He was named as the starter for the next game against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Later in the year, he completed 22 of 32 passes, threw for 327 yards, and three touchdowns during a win against Ole Miss. For his performance he was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week. He was 9–6 in 15 career starts. For his career, Smelley completed 56.4 percent of his passes for 3,210 yards and 23 touchdowns with 22 interceptions. He ranks in the top 10 on USC's all-time list in completions (270), attempts (479), completion percentage, and passing touchdowns (22).
University of Alabama
On January 9, 2009, Smelley declared that he would be transferring from the University of South Carolina to play baseball (and possibly football) at the University of Alabama. Due to NCAA transfer rules, he had to sit out the spring semester although he was still able to practice with the team. [1]
Personal
His brother is Brad Smelley, a former football player for the Alabama Crimson Tide, Cleveland Browns, and the Houston Texans.
Chris Smelley became the head football coach at American Christian Academy in Tuscaloosa on January 9, 2014. On August 3, 2021, he resigned citing personal reasons. [2]
References
- ^ "College Football Tugged at Chris Smelley, Though Baseball Pulled Him Back". The New York Times. March 5, 2009.
- ^ Thomas, Ben (3 August 2021). "American Christian Football Coach Chris Smelley Steps Down 3 Weeks Before Opener". AL.com. Retrieved 5 August 2021.