I am naive enough to believe that this could be a positive thread to display the skill of both of these coaches as they are currently at the top of their game;(currently ruling the midwest collegiate xc scene). *So don't eat each other on this one.. lol I'll be impressed if anyone writes anything at all...
Let's start out with a complementary fact... D.Smith has far less than half of the experience of M.Smith, but seems to be prospering no matter how you roll the dice getting the top spot at nationals twice, and also dominating the Big 12.
history? contributers? coaching styles? constructive criticisms?