I'm in Ruston with my youngest son, who is in freshmen orientation for the next couple of days at Tech. We had a little free time today so we drove by Aillet Stadium and the gate was open, so we snuck onto the field.

Alfred Smith was the only person on the field and he was intensely working on his footwork, technique,... We talked with him for a little while. Alfred (Tarzan) has two more years of eligibility and he has had an ACL injury his entire time at Tech, which I certainly didn't know. That is behind him now and he is absolutely ripped physically.

I was impressed with how well spoken, polite, appreciative, and incredibly focused this young man is about football and life in general. Alfred and Teddy Veal will be playing slot receiver this year, while Bonnette and Hardy will be the top wideouts. Don't be surprised if Smith turns in a very impressive season for our offense. He unquestionably looks ready to roll at 100%!