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12 and out with Landon Smith


St. Joseph-Ogden lineman Landon Smith makes a tackle
Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

For Landon Smith, physical play in the trenches define what football is all about — toughness, teamwork, and trust. The senior lineman has anchored SJO’s front with in his third year of varsity football, collecting 15 tackles so far across six games. Before the Spartans close out their regular season, #67 shares the best coach advice he's received over the years and more.


Sentinel: What is your favorite class at St. Joseph-Ogden High School?

Smith: History of American Rock


Sentinel: What is your go-to pregame meal?

Smith: An energy drink


Sentinel: What is your dream car?

Smith: SRT Hellcat


Sentinel: Name theree people you would invite to dinner if you won the lottery?

Smith: Cam Skattebo, Jay Cutler, Brian Dawkins


Sentinel: What is the best coaching advice you ever had?

Smith: “Don’t be a jag” - Coach Sweeney


Sentinel: Name an Instagram handle everyone should follow.

Smith: @nflhatememes


Sentinel: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you booking a flight?

Smith: Greece


Sentinel: What is your hype-song?

Smith: Walkin by Denzel Curry


Sentinel: If you were a superhero, what would your alias be and your two main super powers?

Smith: Landon Smith - invisibility and time freezing


Sentinel: Favorite place to eat with you friends?

Smith: Chipotle


Sentinel: If you could become a professional athlete, what sport would you be playing?

Smith: Football (as a kicker)


Sentinel: What other sports have you played at St. Joseph-Ogden and for how long?

Smith: Track freshmen Year





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