<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4DM7ys_1GvaTGq000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4DM7ys_1GvaTGq000" width="1200" height="600" >COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - When Da’Von Smith came to play football at Benedict College, his younger brother David followed him there.Born and raised in Texas, Smith began his college football career at Northwestern State before he transferred to Benedict in 2022.He helped the Tigers reach their first undefeated title season.Smith had no idea that his move would be more than just football but also family. Da’von received a call from then-Benedict head coach, Chennis Berry, on the day his little brother David was set to make his college commitment. Berry, wanted to offer David a scholarship. However, David already had decided he would commit to a private Christian school in Texas.Da’von tried to reach David to stop him before making his commitment official.Once he informed David about the scholarship and the opportunity to coach him, it was without a doubt what David would decide to do. The oldest of four, Da’von, taught David the game. David always looked up to his big brother.Now he looks up to his brother in a different role, his coach.Instead of the typical brotherly banter, their disagreements were now those of a player and coach.David finally got his moment against Tuskegee. The first drive of his collegiate career as a running back, he scored.Now a few years later, David is the team’s leading rusher. On the track, he’s also the SIAC 100-meter champion.David aspires to follow his brother’s lead and win an SIAC championship ring of his own. Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WIS. For more free content like this, subscribe to our email newsletter, and download our apps. Have feedback that can help us improve? Click here.</div></body>

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - When Da’Von Smith came to play football at Benedict College, his younger brother David followed him there. Born and raised in Texas, Smith began his college football career at Northwestern State before he transferred to Benedict in 2022. He helped the Tigers reach their first...

Smith brothers share the sidelines at Benedict

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - When Da’Von Smith came to play football at Benedict College, his younger brother David followed him there. Born and raised in Texas,

Smith brothers share the sidelines at Benedict

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