BLUES CLUES: Smith leaves OSU, Now a Bearcat
In a move that shocked the College Football National Airwaves (especially in Ohio), highly touted Redshirt Freshman WR L'Christian "Blue" Smith has transferred from Ohio State to Cincinnati.
Smith, one of the top players in the Country (Class of 2018), committed to Ohio State after having one of the most celebrated careers in Wayne Warrior HS History.
Nicknamed "Blue," by his family, the freakishly athletic 6'7 wideout was prepped to compete for a starting spot this season for the Buckeyes.
But Smith was unhappy with a couple of situations that occurred, and felt like he needed to make a change sooner rather than later.
While the Ohio State family, Coach Day, and the staff wanted him to come back, Smith had already decided he was ready to play somewhere else next season.
Add to the fact that Urban Meyer would be stepping down?
Smith took some time to think, and ultimately felt like this was the best move.
Bearcats Head Coach Luke Fickell, assistant and Wayne alumni Marcus Freeman, and the rest of the staff are elated to have Smith join the Cincinnati squad.
Due to the coaching change and NCAA Rules, Smith will have the opportunity to play this season instead of having to sit out a whole year due to D-1 transfer rules.
This also excites Smith, as he has gotten into much better shape, mentally and physically, and emotionally.
He should be a starting WR once he hits the Bearcats field this season.
He is that good.
A huge notch for a fast rising coaching staff and program as the Bearcats have already plucked a few other local players such as:
Tavion Thomas, RB - Dunbar
Leonard Taylor, TE - Springfield
With Blue joining Bearcat Nation, things are looking pretty good for Cincinnati to make some noise in the National Ranks this year.
As for Blue?
He's ready to be a Bearcat and is excited for what he can bring to the Program.
Expect a Huge Season from the NFL prospect and we could be seeing the a "Big 3" Forming at Cincy.
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