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Lovie Smith Biography
Lovie Smith is one of the most popular and richest Football Coach who was born on May 8, 1958 in Gladewater, Texas, United States. He coached the Chicago Bears for nine years, taking them to the Super Bowl in 2006. After that, he spent two more years as the head coach of Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was named the University of Illinois’ head coach in 2016.
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During Smith’s high school career at Big Sandy, he earned all-state honors for three years as a defensive end and linebacker. His team won three consecutive state championships from 1973 to 1975, including a 0–0 tie in 1974 versus G. A. Moore’s Celina. In 1975, Big Sandy had one of the most dominant seasons in high school football history, as the defense allowed only 15 points (11 shutouts) all season, while the offense, featuring eventual Miami Dolphins running back David Overstreet, scored a then-national record 824 points.
After graduating from college, he immediately pursued a coaching career. He was hired as defensive coordinator at his Big Sandy alma mater in 1980. A year later he left for Cascia Hall Preparatory School in Tulsa in 1981 and 1982, coaching defensive backs and wide receivers.
He was married to Mikal and had three children, Miles, Matthew, or Miles.
| Name | Lovie Smith |
| First Name | Lovie |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Occupation | Football Coach |
| Birthday | May 8 |
| Birth Year | 1958 |
| Place of Birth | Gladewater |
| Home Town | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Thurman Smith, Mae Smith |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | MaryAnne Smith |
| Children(s) | Mikal Smith, Miles Smith, Matthew Smith |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Smith began his NFL coaching career as a linebacker coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Under the guidance of Tony Dungy, he helped develop the Tampa 2 defense. After spending five years with Buccaneers, Smith was hired as the defensive coordinator of the St. Louis Rams under head coach Mike Martz. While in St. Louis, Smith improved the Rams defense, which went from giving up a league-worst 29.4 points per game in 2000 to an average of 17.1 points in 2001. The Rams won the 2001 NFC Championship and advanced to Super Bowl XXXVI. The team ultimately lost to the New England Patriots in one of the biggest Super Bowl upsets of all time.
Lovie Smith Net Worth
Lovie Smith is one of the richest Football Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lovie Smith's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
As a defensive linebackers coach with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he was coached by He coached under Tony Dungy as a defensive linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers..
In 1980, he was appointed as the Big Sandy High School’s defensive coordinator.
Lovie Lee Smith (born May 8, 1958) is an American football coach who serves as the head coach of the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign Fighting Illini football team. He was previously the head coach of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 2004 to 2012, and the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2014 to 2015. Smith has been to the Super Bowl twice, as the defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams and as the head coach for the Bears in 2006.
| Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Football Coach |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
The Chicago Bears hired Smith as head coach in 2004, following the dismissal of Dick Jauron. Upon arriving in Chicago, Smith stated he had three goals: beat the Green Bay Packers; win the NFC North; and win a Super Bowl. He struggled during his first season with the Bears, as the installation of new offensive and defensive systems and a series of injuries, including a season-ending knee injury to starting quarterback Rex Grossman, contributed to a 5–11 record. Despite their poor offense, the Bears’ defense saw some major improvement, rising from 22nd in 2003 to 13th in 2004.
In 2005, history repeated itself when quarterback Rex Grossman suffered a serious injury during the preseason and missed a majority of the season. Despite Grossman’s loss, Smith and Ron Rivera used a dominant defense and the timely play of backup quarterback Kyle Orton to earn an 11–5 record, after starting the season with a 1–3 record. The Bears defense finished second in the league in terms of yardage, while allowing the fewest points in the league.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
In 1983, Smith began coaching linebackers on the college level, first at his alma mater the University of Tulsa (1983–86), and then at University of Wisconsin–Madison (1987), Arizona State University (1988–91), and the University of Kentucky (1992). He also served as defensive backs coach at the University of Tennessee (1993–94), and Ohio State University (1995).
Smith, whose mother is blind because of diabetes, is an active supporter of the American Diabetes Association. He and his wife are also the founders of the Lovie and MaryAnne Smith Foundation, a program which provides educational and life skill opportunities to worthy young people who otherwise face barriers in reaching their educational goals. He was the Grand Marshal for the USG Sheetrock 400 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway on July 15, 2007.
Who is Lovie Smith Dating?
According to our records, Lovie Smith married to MaryAnne Smith . As of December 1, 2023, Lovie Smith’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Lovie Smith. You may help us to build the dating records for Lovie Smith!Following Chicago’s successful season, Smith requested a pay raise. The lowest-paid coach in the NFL in 2006 at $1.35 million, Smith would have earned $1.45 million in the final season of a four-year contract. After a stalemate in contract negotiations, the Bears signed Smith to a new four-year contract worth $22 million on March 1. However, he parted with defensive coordinator Ron Rivera, who was not re-signed after his contract expired. Additionally, four other members of Smith’s coaching staff also left the team.
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In 2007, Smith, confident in Grossman’s abilities, named him the team’s starting quarterback over Kyle Orton and Brian Griese. After the team started the season with a 1–2 record, Smith announced that Griese would replace Grossman. Griese led the Bears to a 2–3 record, but sustained an injury in a game against the Oakland Raiders, which allowed Grossman to become the team’s starting quarterback again. However, Grossman was later injured in the season, and temporarily relieved by Griese. Smith ultimately allowed Kyle Orton to finish the remainder of the season, who led the Bears to a 2–1 record. The team’s inconsistency at the quarterback position and failure to establish a proper running game contributed to the team’s 7–9 finish. While the team finished last in the NFC North, Smith was pleased that the team ended the season by winning their last two games. Bob Babich, the team’s defensive coordinator, was also criticized for his play calling.
Did Lovie Smith won a Super Bowl?
It all started on January 15, 2004, when Lovie Smith was hired as head coach of the Chicago Bears. Smith came to Chicago with three main goals: to beat the Green Bay Packers, win the NFC North, and win the Super Bowl.
Where is Lovie Smith working right now?
The Houston Texans hired Lovie Smith as their head coach last week after he served as their defensive coordinator and associate head coach this past season. At 63 years old, this will be his third head coaching stint in the National Football League.
Is Lovie Smith his real name?
Lovie Lee Smith
How long did Lovie Smith coach Bears?
Smith was the head coach of the Chicago Bears for nine seasons from 2004-12 and amassed a record of 81-63 (. 563) including three division titles, two NFC Championship Game appearances (2006, 2010) and a berth in Super Bowl XLI.
How old is Belichick?
70 years (April 16, 1952)
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