Speedy Costa Mesa running back “Super” Mario Smith (5-10, 180) has signed with Division II Southwestern Oklahoma State, Mustangs coach Wally Grant said Tuesday.

Smith generated interest from Sacramento State and New Mexico State but commits to a Bulldogs’ program that features several players from California. This year, however, Southwestern Oklahoma signed recruits from mostly Oklahoma and Texas.

The program”s alumni includes New York Jets coach Rex Ryan.

Smith rushed for 1,975 yards and 30 TDs.

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