Temperatures in Logan fell to 3 degrees last week, but Utah State basketball coach Craig Smith was undeterred.
Born in Stephen, Minnesota, (Feb. 9 temperature minus 27), he attended college in Grand Forks, North Dakota (minus 28) and coached in Mayville, North Dakota (minus 28), Minot, North Dakota (minus 21), Fargo, North Dakota (minus 22) and Vermillion, South Dakota (minus 18 in January).
“Living in Logan, winters here are a breeze compared to South Dakota and North Dakota,” Smith said. “It’s a walk in the park. It feels like Hawaii compared to what we’re used to.”
Then there’s the fact his road trips now include Las Vegas, San Jose, San Diego and Fresno.