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Why FSU Hall of Famer Barry Smith will be rooting for Georgia Tech on Saturday

A Smith Simply because blood is thicker than alma mater ties. You see, Barry's son Andrew (left) is a Senior wide receiver for Tech. Which explains why Barry is wearing a cap with a Yellow Jackets logo and why he'll be cheering for that other team in Gold this Saturday.

B. Smith today In this brief clip, Barry talks about his temporary lapse of FSU loyalty, and reveals a surprising Smith family tradition of playing at Bobby Dodd Stadium that spans 70 years.

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