The Seattle Times · Nov 30, 2017
Jonathan Smith introduced at Oregon State, continues Chris Petersen’s growing coaching tree
In this Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1999 file photo, Oregon State head football coach Dennis Erickson talks strategy with quarterback Jonathan Smith during practice in Corvallis, Ore. A person with direct knowledge of the decision says Oregon State has hired Washington co-offensive coordinator Jonathan Smith to be its new head coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 on condition of anonymity because an official announcement was being finalized. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)Smith on Petersen: "I will always be indebted to that man."
Chris Petersen’s coaching tree is in full bloom these days.