Sept. 23, 2010SABERCATSPAGE
SANJOSEThe San Jose SaberCats today announced the addition of widereceiverdefensive back Courtney Smith, formerly of the Baltimore Ravens. Perteam policy, terms were not disclosed.Courtneyis an athletic football player who brings NFL experience to our team, HeadCoach Darren Arbet said. He enjoyed a great collegiate career at CentralWashington and we look forward to him making plays for us this season.Smith(5-11, 190) spent time with the Baltimore Ravens during the 2010 offseasonafter being signed as a rookie free agent. Prior to joining Baltimore, heearned first-team All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference honors at defensiveback (2008 and 2009) and as a kick returner (2008) in his only two seasons atCentral Washington. Smithtallied 71 tackles, 12 pass breakups and two interceptions in 23 games for theWildcats, returning 21 kickoffs for 625 yards while setting school records forreturn touchdowns (2) and return average (29.8). Smith holds the conferencerecord for the longest kickoff return for a touchdown in a game (98) that heset in 2008. Hetransferred to Central Washington after spending two seasons at LangstonUniversity (OK) as a running back.Smith,a native of Stockton, CA, attended East Union High School (CA) where he earned All-ValleyOak League recognition.Courtesy San Jose SaberCats media services
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