Talking Trash to Become a Leader?

Classy, quiet University of Missouri quarterback Brad Smith senior quarterback unloads a puzzler: This season he's planning to talk more trash to emulate Michael Jordan and be a better leader.

"I talk a little trash to the defense (during practice), and that helps our guys (the offense) out because they like to hear that. It helps you be a leader. It helps your teammates become more confident in what they're doing and know that you have confidence enough to talk trash. And I like that."

Huh? This story doesn't add up. Brad Smith, because of your past record as a wholesome, good human being, you have earned the benefit of the doubt: You have not been deactivated.