Monmouth University Athletics

Bobby Smith '06 is one of the most accomplished track & field athletes to ever put on the Blue & White. In 2005 he placed fifth at the NCAA Outdoor Championships earning him All-America honors. Smith was an All-East Region performer twice in the javelin and and earned three-consecutive All-East honors at the IC4As, winning the event as a junior. Smith and Head Coach Joe Compagni led a impressive team effort in the NEC, winning four consecutive Outdoor Track & Field titles while Smith won the javelin in back to back years as a junior and senior. The Hopatcong, NJ native owns the top two javelin marks in school history including his record 240' 8" throw set at the 2005 NCAA Regionals.
 
After graduating from Monmouth he won the US National Championship in 2008 with a throw of 249' 6". Smith played running back for the Hawks during the most dominant two-year stretches in school history, winning Northeast Conference Titles in 2003 and 2004 while helping lead the Hawks to a combined 20-3 record over that span. The two-time offensive co-captain finished his career with 1,545 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground. He graduated with the fifth most rushing yards in school history.

Inducted June 3, 2022 - Photo Album