George Smith: Tragedy to Triumph Premium Story

George Smith (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)
George Smith (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)
By Stephen Atkinson
Special to VandyMania
Date: Jul 23, 2008

Birmingham, Ala.—Four years ago, George Smith never figured he would be representing the Vanderbilt Commodores at SEC Media Days. He didn’t think he’d ever be a co-captain of the football team. Four years ago, the chances of Smith living a normal life from a physical standpoint seemed grim as he lay in a hospital bed in Pembroke Pines.

 Click here to read the rest of this story...


You may also:
  • View the FREE VandyMania.com Story Archive
  • Join other fans on the VandyMania.com Forums
  • Return to the VandyMania.com Front Page











  • Related Stories
    AROUND CAMPUS: August 18, 2008
     -by VandyMania.com  Aug 18, 2008
    Secondary The Strength For Commodores
     -by autigers.com  Jul 23, 2008
    2008 Media Days: Legge's Look at Vanderbilt
     -by DawgPost.com  Jul 23, 2008

    Story Tools
    Top Stories 
    Search Stories 
    Discuss on Forums 


    MAGAZINE COVERAGE
    Get the 2009 Scout.com Recruiting Yearbook with an annual Total Access Pass
    Sign Up Today!

    Upgrade Now!
    Free Email Newsletter
    Don't miss any news or features from VandyMania.com. Subscribe to our newsletter to have our newest articles emailed to you on a daily or weekly basis.
    Click here for a list of all Team Newsletters.

    Add Players to My HotList
    Get free email alerts with news about your favorite players. Click name to add to My HotList.
    WR George Smith (profile)
    [View My HotList]
    Add Topics to My HotList
    Get free email alerts with news about your favorite topics. Click link to add to My HotList.
    Football > Hollywood Hills HS > Alumni
    Football > Vanderbilt
    [View My HotList]