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On Smith: Former linebacker who is competing at fullback this year ... last season was his first full year at the position ... a regular on special teams ... works on kickoff and punt coverage teams ... an Iron Terp with the team's ninth-best strength index ... posted 605-pound squat, 385-pound bench and 36 1/2-inch vertical jump in spring testing.
2003 (Junior): Played in all but one game, starting two ... had one carry for six yards and two receptions for 25 yards ... (vs. CU) ... had his first career rushing attempt in the second quarter, a 6-yard burst up the middle ... (vs. WVU) ... started at fullback in place of the injured Bernie Fiddler ... recorded a career-long 18-yard reception up the right side in the fourth quarter ... had the key block on Josh Allen's rushing touchdown in the second quarter ... had a huge block in the first quarter, allowing Scott McBrien time to scramble and connect with Latrez Harrison on a 34-yard pass ... (at FSU) ... his first career reception came in the third quarter for a gain of seven yards.
2002 (Sophomore): Played in all 14 games, seeing the majority of his time on special teams ... finished the season with nine tackles, six solo ... named offensive scout team Player of the Week for his work in practice the week of the NC State game.
2001 (Freshman): Saw action in 10 games ... made three tackles (one solo) on special teams ... also worked with the defensive scout team ... one of just four true freshmen to see action.
High School: A 2001 graduate of Westlake High School in Waldorf, Md. ... totaled 101 tackles in eight games (12.6 average) despite missing two games with an injury ... also had four sacks, two fumble recoveries and blocked one punt ... captured second team all-state honors as a linebacker from the Associated Press as a senior in 2000 ... was named to SuperPrep's all-region team ... named first team All-Southern Maryland Athletic Conference as a senior ... finished his career as the school's third-leading tackler, totaling 216 stops in three varsity seasons ... team captain and team defensive MVP as a senior .... three-year starter who played tight end as a sophomore and linebacker as a junior and senior ... also lettered in basketball and track ... high school coach was Dom Zaccarelli.
Personal: Maurice Smith is the son of Karen and Dan Smith ... nickname is "Mo" ... majoring in criminology and criminal justice ... high school teammate of former Terp Randy Starks.
Rushing G-GS Att. Gain Lost Net Avg. TD LP
2003 12-2 1 6 0 6 6.0 0 6
Career 36-2 1 6 0 6 6.0 0 6
Receiving G-GS Rec Yds Avg TD Long
2003 12-2 2 25 12.5 0 18
Career 36-2 2 25 12.5 0 18
