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- Born: May 8, 1958
- Birthplace: Gladewater, Texas
- Was apart of a defense in high school that only allowed 15 points in a season
- Alma-mater: University of Tulsa
- Career Record: 31-21-0
- 2005: Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year
- An active supporter of the American Diabetes Association
- Became the first African American head coach to lose in the Super Bowl when the Bear's lost to long time friend and mentor Tony Dungy and the Indianapolis Colts
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Lovie Smith is National Football League head coach for the Chicago Bears. In 2006, Smith became the first African American coach to lead a team to the Super Bowl. Growing up in Gladewater, Texas, Smith was apart of the legendary high school football team that won three consecutive state championships between the years of 1973-1975.
In January of 2009, in addition to his main head coaching duties, Smith took over defensive play-calling for the Chicago Bears.ESPN.com: Lovie Smith Takes over Chicago Bears' Defensive Play Calling
Brief Biography
Growing up in Texas, Lovie Smith started playing football at a young age. He was recruited by Tulsa University where he was a two-time All-American linebacker and safety. Upon graduation, Smith pursued a career in coaching, and landing a job with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He later moved on to coach the St. Louis Rams defense, leading them to a Super Bowl victory in 2001. He later took over as head coach for the Chicago Bears in 2004 and guided them to Super Bowl in 2006.
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Lovie Smith Questions
A Kevin Smith inspired question... What does it sound like when doves cry? 8 AnswersHow can u just leave me standing? Alone in a world thats so cold? (a world thats so cold) Maybe Im just 2 demanding (maybe, maybe Im like my father) Maybe Im... read more
I was told that Lovie Smith was a little brother of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program...Is this true ? 1 AnswerI think the message got confused somewhere along the way. Lovie Smith did a PSA for Big Brothers Big Sisters with Tony Dungy during Superbowl XLI (they were th... read more
Who is the better director/writer Kevin Smith or Quentin Tarantino? 3 AnswersI love Tarantino films because The career of Quentin Tarantino instantly became the stuff of Hollywood legend. Of course, winning an Oscar, Golden Globe and nu... read more
Why did Mrs. Smith's change the name of their Pumpkin Custard pie to Classic Pumpkin? 1 AnswerHmmm. I'm not sure but it would sure be interesting to find out. If customer service can't answer you I'm not sure who can. Anyone? It's been a while (2002) sin... read more
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Lovie Smith Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Chicago Bears
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Head Coach Rookie Year: 2004
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Lovie Smith was bailing out the Titanic with teacups while yelling "Rex Grossman is our QB, Rex Grossman is fine." I may be paraphrasing.
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It's okay to hammer Lovie Smith, one SB appearance <> lifetime immunity. He's has no feel/head for offense or, ahem, offensive players.
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I think Lovie Smith just unfollowed me over that last tweet......
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Chicago Bears' New Identity Is Unrecognizable: Since Coach Lovie Smith led the Bears to the Super Bowl in the 2006 ... http://bit.ly/5im4qM
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@xeni2u I know, right? Do you think Shanahan will reunite with Cuddles (Cutler) and replace Lovie Smith?
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