As a Nittany Lion letterman and longtime assistant coach, Terry Smith was the obvious choice to step up in a difficult moment last fall. Now, with an essential role on Matt Campbell’s new staff, his value to Penn State football is clearer than ever.
Led by gold medalist David Taylor, more than two dozen Penn State alumni, students, and coaches combined for a historic showing at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
He once envisioned winning Olympic gold and “moving on” from the sport. Now, after realizing his lifelong dream in Tokyo, the Penn State wrestling legend says he’s just getting started.
