Derrick Smith got off to a great start last season, leading UL's football team in catches, receiving yards and catches through the first eight games.

Then the Florida native broke his left hand. His breakout season came to an end.

Now the senior wide receiver wants to build on last year's success for the Ragin' Cajuns as he returns to the field.

Smith recently spoke with The Daily Advertiser about his rehab, his home state and his dreadlocks.

Question: How did you first get involved with football?

Answer: I had a lot of older cousins that played football. When I was younger I played Pop Warner football. I always knew I would play when I got older.

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Joshua Parrott • jparrott@theadvertiser.com • August 13, 2008