Mario Cristobal landed some big names in coaching lore like Charlie Strong, Kevin Steele and Josh Gattis. But one hire that slid under the radar was the hiring of running backs coach Kevin Smith.
Smith comes to The U from Ole Miss where he coached backs for two seasons under Lane Kiffin. While in Oxford, MS, Smith coached ‘Canes RB transfer Henry Parrish as well as pro backs Snoop Conner and Jerrion Ealy. Ealy is now a Kansas City Chief, Conner a Jaguar.
Under Smith’s guidance, the Rebels finished the ‘21 season 3rd and the ‘20 season 1st in the SEC in rushing.