The Golden Eagles improved to 8-4 with a 28-27 win over Marshall Saturday. Jason Munz/Hattiesburg American
One of the first orders of business for a college football player, when the time comes to turn pro, is hiring an agent.
Southern Miss running back Ito Smith had suitors aplenty as his collegiate career neared its end. But the second-leading rusher in program history — who holds the school record for all-purpose yards — elected to partner with familiarity.
Smith signed with Casey Martin, his former Golden Eagle teammate who holds the school record for receptions in a single season, only minutes after the Independence Bowl last week.