A JLS article you wouldn't expect

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Standout Fort Lewis linebacker Ryan Ross says he was "a knucklehead" when he attended Doherty High School.

But he has grown into a leader, thanks in large part to the example and guidance of well-known coach John L. Smith.

"He's why I went there," he said. "He knows so much about football. He has taught me so much about how to be a leader. He demands it."

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Smith, who has coached at Arkansas, Louisville and Michigan State among others, is well known for his colorful phrases to motivate his players.

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