DJ Smith
@CoachDjSmith
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App State Football Defensive Coordinator | Retired NFL LB #LBU #FTC #DeathRowD
Joined September 2013
What an incredible journey these last 5 years from 5-5 to Back to Back 10 win seasons forever grateful for @CoachDrinkwitz , these men and the University of Missouri giving a young kid a shot in the SEC. LBZOU ♾️ DEATHROW Defense ♾️ MIZ
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That’s 𝐎𝐔𝐑 Linebackers Coach. @CoachDjSmith . Congrats on being named @SEC LB Coach of the Year and leading #LBZOU 💪. #MIZ 🐯🏈
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Looking forward to the future of MIZZOU football. Excited for the opportunity. Let’s work. 🐯#NewZou
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Back @ “THE ROCK” Always a great Day to be a mountaineer!!
Welcome back home, @CoachDjSmith!. A championship former player and coach with the Mountaineers, Smith returns to his alma mater as defensive coordinator. He has spent the last five seasons coaching linebackers at Missouri, including the last three as co-defensive coordinator.
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Big Trucks, Big Energy, Big Time Football‼️ It’s always a great Day to be a TIGER‼️ZOU23 here we come 🤠🐯 ‼️M-I-Z.
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OFFICIALLY A WEEK OUT‼️Let’s Go MIZZOU NATION🐯‼️ let’s Finish this ‘22 Class‼️ M-I-Z….
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My Guy! We been grinding 2 years for this moment! Thanks for making me a better Father, and Coach! Keep working twin! We locked in 4L 🤞🏾🙏🏾💯🖤🔒@tyron_hopper.
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Blessed for the opportunity! Excited to continue to bring elite talent to the ZOU! It’s up 📶 Locksmith 🔐 #ZOU23.
Erik Link (@CoachErikLink) ▶️ tight ends and special teams. D.J. Smith (@CoachDjSmith) ▶️ linebackers and recruiting coordinator. 👉 #MIZ 🐯🏈
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Blessed with the opportunity to represent Mizzou football! See you in St. Louis! #NewZou #PridePassionPurpose
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🙏🏾. Very Humbled for the opportunity! #NewZou.
"A lot of people sacrificed for me to be here. I want to make those people proud." - @CoachDjSmith . Meet #Mizzou's linebackers coach DJ Smith ⤵️. #MIZ x #NewZou 🐯🏈
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Honored to be recognized! Credit to our players @tyron_hopper @Chad_mvp26 @_hicks5 @Triston500 @DameonWilson10 @Will_Norris25 @Brayshawn22 @carmycah_ .KEEP WORKING‼️ #STP #LBZoU.
🏈LB Coach of The Year🏈. Our SEC LB Coach of the Year is @MizzouFootball's @CoachDjSmith👏. Had the 2nd Highest @pff Graded LB & 2 of the Top 7, the Highest Graded LB in Coverage, 3rd Highest LB in PBUs, & 5th Highest in QB Hurries✍️. LB Coach of The Year🧵👇
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Proud Coach! Locked in tonight. 2 Of the best to ever do it‼️ #LBU #AFCChampionship @_nickbolton2 @AkeemDavis16
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Congratulations to my guy!!! So blessed to Coach you and be apart of your journey! Awesome BDay Gift! EARNED!! @tyron_hopper ! #LBZOU #GOPACKGO
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Nick Bolton in coverage vs. the Dolphins:. 42 coverage snaps.8 targets.6 receptions allowed, 29 yards.1 first down allowed. 💥
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Some would say coaches make good players. I SAY PLAYERS MAKE GOOD COACHES! Love you brotha! 1st jersey! #WhoDey @AkeemDavis16 #EnjoytheJourney
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My GUY Chaddy B! Proud of you and the legacy you created @ Mizzou. 2 time captain we are forever 🔒 in! thanks for trusting me in your journey! LOVE 33 🤞🏾🙏🏾💯🖤‼️ @Chad_mvp26.
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“The future belongs to those who believe in the process of their dreams.” ~Coach #PridePassionPurpose 〽️
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Since Jan. We talked about the journey an the price that had to be paid to be champions! Thru everything we have been thru this season I told you in the end it would be worth it. Luckiest Coach in the world to work with great players but even better men. Love You Boyz #JACKBOYZ18
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Former #Mizzou LB Nick Bolton is now in the Top 10 for all-time Super Bowl combined tackles (22) in just two games. He’s led the Super Bowl in tackles in back-to-back years.
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Congratulations to my guy @_nickbolton2! Big time player even more important a Big time person! An the “Home of the Chiefs” !!!!! #MizzouMade #TrueSon.
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AppState in the house! GA stand up 404.770.678! #PridePassionPurpose #BlackandGold #RockSquad #RockStarz〽️
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‼️‼️‼️ LETS GO‼️ #LBZOU.
Congratulations to this year's Mack Lee Hill Rookie of the Year Award winner, Nick Bolton! 👏
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Spags on Nick Bolton: . “There’s so many times he came over in this game with suggestions for me, they just made too much sense not to run.”
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Draft Night! Good luck to all the guys! @_nickbolton2 REMEMBER IT ONLY TAKES 1 TEAM! #ScoreOnD
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“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”Proverbs 22:6. 1-0 Mentality. Proud Coach! It’s LOVE! #LBZoU #DRD #STP @_nickbolton2 @Chad_mvp26 @tyron_hopper
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Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are. #NewZou #TheStandard #MIZ.
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What a honor to be recognized, this isn’t possible without our great student-athletes @MizzouFootball #LBZOU #EnjoytheJourney.
🏈Linebacker Coach on the Rise🏈. @CoachDjSmith is the Co-Defensive Coordinator & Linebacker Coach at Missouri & is an Our Coaching Network Linebacker Coach on the Rise👏📈
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How hard are you really going?!Once you figure that out. GO HARDER!!NEVER FEAR SUCCESS. CHASE GREATNESS. #NEWZOU〽️
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Congratulations to @AkeemDavis16 for being selected in the NFL Draft to the @Bengals. They got one hell of a player,even better man and Father! Welcome to the Fraternity my brotha! 🙏🏾! Hard Work Pays off! #NFLDraft2020.
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#LBZOU ⚡️.
Andy Reid on Bolton: Off the charts with his tackling. "It's going to be hard to find another guy in the league that tackles better than Bolton. I mean, he's unbelievable.".
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