MITCHELL KAUFMAN: SMU an easy choice for LB

by **PonyPride** » Sat Aug 09, 2014 12:04 am

In just one season, linebacker Mitchell Kaufman became one of the leaders of the Highland Park defense, and when colleges started to take notice, he had options. Kaufman visited with PonyFans.com to talk about how his academics opened Ivy League doors to him. But when his hometown SMU Mustangs offered him a chance to play for his parents' alma mater, where he grew up watching games at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, his choice was clear.

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by **DanFreibergerForHeisman** » Sat Aug 09, 2014 8:13 am

Welcome to The Hilltop, Mitchell!

by **malonish** » Sat Aug 09, 2014 1:12 pm

"My dad is always on PonyFans.com" I laughed out loud of joy on this, not any maliciousness. Has a family member of a Ponyfans member ever played for SMU? Not counting people that join after the family member joined but a "legacy" as I'd call it?

Beside the point really. Welcome to the club Mitchell!

by **Junior** » Sat Aug 09, 2014 4:52 pm

Yes. This is awesome. Welcome!

by **PonyPride** » Sat Aug 09, 2014 5:07 pm

malonish wrote:"My dad is always on PonyFans.com" I laughed out loud of joy on this, not any maliciousness. Has a family member of a Ponyfans member ever played for SMU? Not counting people that join after the family member joined but a "legacy" as I'd call it?

Beside the point really. Welcome to the club Mitchell!

Me too â€” loved it when he said that. I told Mitchell to thank his dad for supporting our site!

I'm assuming the Kaufmans will now tell all their friends to hang out on our site all day, too â€¦ right?

by **JoeKidd** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 6:45 am

Based on his measurables seems like a good get for us and obviously going to be well coached coming out of HP.

by **DanFreibergerForHeisman** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 9:02 am

malonish wrote:"My dad is always on PonyFans.com" I laughed out loud of joy on this, not any maliciousness. Has a family member of a Ponyfans member ever played for SMU? Not counting people that join after the family member joined but a "legacy" as I'd call it?

Yeah - that cracked me up too.

by **ponyboy** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 10:50 pm

Mitchell had an interception return for a touchdown last week.

by **mrydel** » Sat Sep 20, 2014 5:31 am

ponyboy wrote:Mitchell had an interception return for a touchdown last week.

So he is tied with SMU in YTD scoring?

by **PonyPride** » Mon Dec 01, 2014 11:20 pm

Mitchell Kaufman was named first-team All-District 10-6A.

http://usatodayhss.com/2014/horn-highla ... trict-106a

by **CoxMustangFan** » Sat Dec 06, 2014 8:11 pm

PonyPride wrote:Mitchell Kaufman was named first-team All-District 10-6A.

http://usatodayhss.com/2014/horn-highla ... trict-106a

No other offers!?!

by **mrydel** » Sat Dec 06, 2014 8:22 pm

Ponyfans legacy

by **CoxMustangFan** » Sat Dec 06, 2014 8:25 pm

Just hearing SMU may have to honor June's freebee.

by **Hoop Fan** » Sun Dec 07, 2014 10:59 am

CoxMustangFan wrote:Just hearing SMU may have to honor June's freebee.

What are you talking about? Way to make something up and plant some vague reference. I know for a fact you have no source on this. Have whatever opinion you want about players, just don't be a [deleted] with garbage like this.

by **CoxMustangFan** » Sun Dec 07, 2014 2:10 pm

Hoop Fan wrote:
CoxMustangFan wrote:Just hearing SMU may have to honor June's freebee.

What are you talking about? Way to make something up and plant some vague reference. I know for a fact you have no source on this. Have whatever opinion you want about players, just don't be a [deleted] with garbage like this.

Just speculation off other boards. My one and only point is that HCCM should feel completely free to assess whether a player fits and not be worried about offending coaches at that school. Mitchell seems like a smart kid and he's received some decent praise for his playing, but all 25 spots need to be up for grabs. If he's one, GREAT!