2004: Started nine of the 10 games he played in at center.

2003: Started all 10 games at the center position.

2002: Started all 10 games at left tackle.

High School: Earned three letters as an offensive lineman at Chaminade Madonna High School in Hollywood, Fla. . . third team All-State pick following junior and senior seasons . . . also earned All-County honors . . . lettered in track & field.

Paw Prints: Matthew Francis Smith . . . born August 19, 1983 . . . son of Kathleen and Francis Smith . . . brother of Kevin and Danny . . . favorite music group: Incubis.