“I’ve been practicing as if I was the starter probably since fall camp so I could get used to this new offense, so nothing has really changed,” Smith said Wednesday afternoon. “Obviously it’s a different role, but nothing has really changed.”
The Gators boast the highest number of quarterbacks sacks so far this year, averaging ten sacks per outing. How does that make Smith feel?
“They’re pretty good at the pass rush, but I know what I’m standing behind; I’m standing behind five guys that are really good at pass protection and run blocking,” Smith said.