Steve Smith (quarterback)
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| Position: | Quarterback |
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| Date of birth: | December 19, 1962 |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
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| High school: | Grand Blanc (MI) |
| College: | Michigan |
| Undrafted: | 1984 |
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Steve Smith (born December 19, 1962) is a former American football quarterback. He was the starting quarterback for the University of Michigan Wolverines from 1981 to 1983. He also played in the Canadian Football League for the Montreal Concordes in 1984 and the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1985.
Smith attended Grand Blanc High School in Grand Blanc, Michigan. He also played high school football for Swartz Creek prior to transferring to Grand Blanc for his senior year, joining his former high school coach.
Smith played college football for Bo Schembechler's Michigan Wolverines football teams from 1980 to 1983. As a sophomore, Smith started all 12 games for the 1981 Wolverines and led the team to a record of 9–2 in the regular season and a win over UCLA in the 1981 Bluebonnet Bowl. He had his best statistical season in 1981, completing 97 of 210 passes for 1,661 yards and 15 touchdowns while also rushing for 674 yards and 12 touchdowns.
As a junior, Smith again started all 12 games at quarterback for the 1982 Wolverines, leading the team to a record of 8–3 in the regular season, and a berth in the 1983 Rose Bowl, where the Wolverines lost to UCLA, 24–14. Receiver Anthony Carter was Smith's main target in 1981 and 1982, earning All-American honors both years. Smith completed 118 of 227 passes in 1982 for 1,735 yards, though his rushing total dropped to 387 yards on 83 carries. He also threw a career-high 13 interceptions in 1982. He was also selected by the Associated Press as the second-team quarterback on its 1982 All-Big Ten Conference football team.
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