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TUCSON, Ariz. -- Larry Smith, who led USC to Rose Bowl appearances in his first three seasons coaching the Trojans and the coach who boosted Arizona to Pac-10 prominence, died Monday following a lengthy illness, two newspapers reported. He was 68.
Smith had been diagnosed with leukemia, the Tucson Citizen and the Arizona Daily Star reported on their Web sites. He died at a Tucson hospital.
Smith went 48-28-3 in seven seasons (1980-86) as Arizona's head coach before leaving for USC. He led USC to Rose Bowl appearances in his first three seasons. Smith was fired following the 1992 season.
He also coached at Missouri.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
Smith had been diagnosed with leukemia, the Tucson Citizen and the Arizona Daily Star reported on their Web sites. He died at a Tucson hospital.
Smith went 48-28-3 in seven seasons (1980-86) as Arizona's head coach before leaving for USC. He led USC to Rose Bowl appearances in his first three seasons. Smith was fired following the 1992 season.
He also coached at Missouri.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
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