Football Across Minnesota: He’s an offensive lineman, but with strings attached
That 6-7 guy playing the national anthem on the violin in a football uniform is Sam Smith, a multitalented young man in Moorhead. Also this week: There’s a new chapter for one of Minnesota’s most dedicated football families, the Rostbergs of Hutchinson.
Sam Smith, an offensive lineman for Park Christian High, performed the national anthem on his violin before their game Friday in Moorhead. (Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
FOOTBALL ACROSS MINNESOTA | Week 3
MOORHEAD, MINN. – Sam Smith jogged onto the field at Park Christian High with his teammates for pregame warmups Friday night. All the players began stretching or tossing footballs to get loose, except Smith.
The 6-7, 260-pound lineman ran directly to the sideline, dropped to his knees and opened a case that was placed on a bench. Without removing his helmet, Smith pulled out his violin for inspection and rosined his bow.
Smith is set to play college football next season, but his first love has always been music and the beautiful sounds of a violin.
“I love how you can express emotions through music,” he said.
For more on Smith, click here to read this story on startribune.com.
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