Tim May The Columbus Dispatch @TIM_MAYsports L’Christian Smith was about to run a pass route at Ohio Stadium during “Friday Night Lights” when an encouragement boomed from the stands. “You’re my boy, Blue,” a fan bellowed. That brought laughs from the crowd, and a smile to Smith. His nickname is “Blue.” It has since he was an infant when he dealt with a congenital heart defect that robs the body of a full supply of oxygen leaving a blue complexion. The defect was repaired long ago, but the nickname endures. The shout out was a borrowed line from Will Ferrell’s character in the movie “Back to School,” but at Ohio Stadium it had a nice ring to it. The irony was lost on no one, since the word “Michigan” is forbidden around the program by coach Urban Meyer and blue attire is banned. But the recruitment of Smith, a four-star…
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