Sports Vanderbilt’s Tommy Smith, a 32-year-old Navy officer, might be the best story in college football September 11, 2021 Joseph Spears, Nashville Tennessean Comments Off on Vanderbilt’s Tommy Smith, a 32-year-old Navy officer, might be the best story in college football Tommy Smith isn't your typical Vanderbilt football player. He's 32, has served multiple tours in the Navy, has three kids and nearly an MBA.