Kicker John Smith #1 of the New England Patriots attempts a field goal. Circa the 1980's

...involved in a controversial play in the fourth quarter when he plowed an area where Patriots John Smith kicked the winning field goal. Patriots took Miami,3-0. (AP Photo/Mike Kullen

CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 14: John Salmons #15 of the Chicago Bulls stands on...United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images

...Tigers running back Eric Smith (32) scores a touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 1st half of the 74th annual iron bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-US PRESSWIRE

...Panthers running back Dion Lewis (28) runs between Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Harrison Smith (22) and defensive end John Ryan (90) during the first half of the game at Heinz Field

...13-3. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-US PRESSWIRE AUSTIN, TX - OCTOBER 10: Jordan Shipley #8 of the Texas Longhorns wrestles for control of the ball with cornerback Jimmy Smith #3 of the Colorado...

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 11: John McDonough of the Chicago Blackhawks poses for his official headshot for the 2009-2010 NHL season. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images

Rookie grounded

...Will Smith (91) , safety Darren Sharper (42) and defensive end Charles Grant (94) during the 4th quarter of the game at the Louisiana Superdome. The Saints defeated the Jets 24-10. Mandatory Credit: John David...

...coach Lovie Smith looks from the sideline Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. The Bears beat the Seahawks 25-19. (AP Photo/John Froschauer

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 5: John Ryan #90 and Toryan Smith #49 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish team up to sack Colin Kaepernick #10...

...Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-US PRESSWIRE Aug 14, 2009; New Orleans, LA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer (9) throws under pressure from New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith (91) during the...

A decal on Smith's black Ford Explorer. Smith sets trot lines with a 12-foot-long john boat he transports atop the Ford

Smith launches his john boat from Olde Rope Mill Park. This section of the river is popular with kayakers...

Duke's Nolan Smith (2) drives to the basket as St. John's Dele Coker (15) and Paris Horne, rear, defend during the first half...

New York Jets wide receiver Brad Smith, right, is tackled by Buffalo Bills safety John Wending during second-half NFL football game action on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009...