Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight: Brennon Smith

Bethany, W. Va. – The Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight highlights Bethany College Scholar-Athletes that exemplify outstanding leadership as an athlete, student, or in other college and community activities. These Scholar-Athletes have distinguished themselves above and beyond both in the classroom and on the playing field.

Get to know this week's Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight Freshman Brennon Smith.

Sport: Football
Position: DL
Hometown:  McDonald, Pa.
High School:  Fort Cherry
Major: Business Management

Activities outside of Athletics?
Some other activities outside of Athletics are hunting, fishing, working out with my roommate, and spending time with friends and family.

What is your dream job?
My dream job is to own a Gym and let my hobby make money for me.

Tips for being successful?
Tips for being successful would be learn to love the process, always want more, and never be satisfied.

What does it mean to be a Scholar-Athlete?
Being a scholar-athlete means that someone on the field and in the classroom is committed to improving themselves.

Why Bethany?
I chose Bethany because it was a small rural campus that is close to home, and I wanted a more personal relationship with my professors that you cannot find at a large university.

What is your biggest accomplishment?
My biggest accomplishment is happening day-to-day, I am the first male in my family to go to college and play football.

With COVID-19 restrictions, how have you adapted as an athlete and as a student?
Covid-19 started before I graduated high school so I learned the self-discipline that was needed for online learning. As well as being an athlete covid-19 has taught me as an athlete that sometimes you have to get creative when it comes to workouts with gyms being closed.

Favorite Professor on Campus?
My favorite professor is Dr. Sampson.

A Fun Fact about yourself:
I started racing drag cars when I was 8.