Around the University of Utah, Alex Smith is kind of a big deal. I mean, he did lead the Utes to the Fiesta Bowl in 2004-05, was a Heisman Trophy finalist, was the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, and has his name on the Utah strength and conditioning center. So when it comes to hallowed names at The U, Alex is on the list.
Well, fast forward a couple of seasons ago in the NFL, Alex Smith got injured in a game with the 49ers and Jim Harbaugh, the then-head coach of the '9ers and the current coach of the Michigan Wolverines, decided that Colin Kapernick should assume the role of starter from that point forward.