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Gus Smith named Blount (AL) head football coach

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Gus Smith has returned to the head coaching ranks in the state of Alabama and will be landing at Blount, according to an AL.com report.

The former Gordo (AL) head football coach has been tabbed as the next lead man of the Leopards. Smith stepped away from Gordo after the 2024 season and now returns to coach a Blount squad that missed the 2025 Alabama high school football postseason.

“It’s certainly one of those schools where you are extremely honored to be the head coach,” Smith said via the AL.com report. “If you live in Mobile and Blount High School is not doing well, it affects everyone. It’s a perennial power that people statewide keep an eye on, and our goal is to get back to where we need to be.”

From 2022-24, Smith compiled a overall record 31-6 across his three seasons at the helm of Gordo, leading the Green Wave to multiple region titles in his first two campaigns. Before landing at Gordo, Smith was also on the coaching staffs of Daphne, Mobile Christian and Jackson, respectively.

The Leopards ended this past season with an 2-8 record and finished ranked No. 95 in the final 2025 Alabama High School Football Massey Rankings.

More about Blount High School

Mattie T. Blount High School, established in 1956, is a vibrant educational institution in Eight Mile, Alabama, with a rich history of academic and athletic excellence. The school serves a diverse student body and offers a variety of programs, including four specialized academies focusing on health, business, and more. Its athletic program features competitive teams in football, basketball, and other sports, supported by modern facilities, including a football stadium with a capacity of 6,500 and a gymnasium seating 2,700​.

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