John L's Brother Passes Away
By: Adam Alter
Updated: September 21, 2012
Times are tough for John L. Smith right now on the football field. They're even worse off of it. The University of Arkansas announced Friday that Smith's younger brother Bart recently passed away. John L. left the state briefly to attend his funeral but will be back for the game against Rutgers Saturday.
Here is the official announcement from the university's sports information department:
"Coach John L. Smith flew to Idaho Falls last night following practice to attend the funeral of his brother (Bart) who passed away Monday. The funeral is being held this afternoon and Coach Smith will return to Fayetteville early this evening."
Here is the official announcement from the university's sports information department:
"Coach John L. Smith flew to Idaho Falls last night following practice to attend the funeral of his brother (Bart) who passed away Monday. The funeral is being held this afternoon and Coach Smith will return to Fayetteville early this evening."
