QB Bo Mitchell Commits to SMU

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 3:23 pm

switched commitment from Hawaii. Confirmed there was a JUCO QB and some offensive linemen visiting this weekend

Bo Levi Mitchell, 6-1, 185 Katy HS
Mitchell led the Tiger squad to an undefeated record (16-0) and the fifth state championship in school history. . He led the 5A Greater Houston quarterbacks with 37 touchdowns throwing for 2,455 yards and only had 4 Ints.

Offers SMU and Hawaii. Rated 2 stars 5.2 but had an unexpectantly great senior year. Also recruited by pass happy teams Boise St. and North Texas.

George S. Patton · Post by **George S. Patton** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 3:34 pm

I saw a little of him in the title game, but not enough to comment, so I will ask you what you thought of him?

SMU 86 · Post by **SMU 86** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 3:39 pm

That is good. The other QB Braden Smith can also punt pretty well (42 yard ave). JJ gets his first commitment as Head Ball Coach at SMU!

ALEX LIFESON · Post by **ALEX LIFESON** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 3:39 pm

The Jedi's first commit! Welcome to The Hilltop!

Junior · Post by **Junior** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 3:56 pm

I hope all of this just helps JWill to become an even better QB.

westexSMU · Post by **westexSMU** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 4:29 pm

The commits I've heard from some people in Houston is that QB Mitchell will remind SMU fans of Lance Mc'Ilhenny because Mitchell is a WINNER !

malachi896 · Post by **malachi896** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 5:51 pm

Bo is a great pickup....I saw him play numerous times during the season and two things stood out to me.

1) Leadership - he always seemed to have the team on the same page no matter what the situation.

2) Intelligence - he always took what the defense gave him and didn't try to force the ball.

These two qualities def fit the Run and Shoot perfectly and this is a great pickup as JJ's first official commitment.

Garret · Post by **Garret** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:13 pm

Junior wrote:I hope all of this just helps JWill to become an even better QB.

My guess is that Bo will redshirt, so this will not affect JWill at all. However, if Craft (the JC QB) also commits, then Craft will have someone to push him for the starting job. Remember, in JJ's offense SMU will need 2 QBs ready to play.

ALEX LIFESON · Post by **ALEX LIFESON** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:21 pm

January 20, 2008

Jeremy Crabtree
Recruiting Editor

Katy, Texas, quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell originally made a commitment to Hawaii, but with the hire of June Jones at SMU, the 6-foot-1, 185-pounder decided to check out the Ponies this weekend on an official visit.

Bo Levi Mitchell is heading to SMU now.
The visit ended up being a good one for SMU, as the all-metro selection decided to pull the trigger and switch from Hawaii to SMU.

"It's always great to get to play closer to home, because your friends and family can always come see you all the time," Mitchell said. "But for me it's a better overall decision. SMU is a great academic institution, and that was something that was really important to me. It's just a great decision for me."

Mitchell said Jones told him that SMU will be throwing the ball quite a bit when he gets to campus.

"We're going to hit the ground running and rack up all those yards in the air," Mitchell said. "It's going to be a great fit for me, and I think it'll be really attractive to a lot of other top recruits in Texas."

Mitchell said SMU had a small crop of visitors in this weekend along with himself.

"There was a juco quarterback and some offensive linemen," Mitchell said.

SMU88 · Post by **SMU88** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:22 pm

Congratulations Bo!! Welcome to SMU!!

gostangs · Post by **gostangs** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:05 pm

We should not take this for granted - this is a very nice commit - I think things are going to get real active this week.

Junior · Post by **Junior** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:55 pm

Now let's get him some WR's to throw to.

Go get 'em, JJ!

mavsrage311 · Post by **mavsrage311** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:58 pm

Story picked up by Kate on the DMN Recruiting blog:

http://recruitingbuzz.beloblog.com/arch ... o_smu.html

hsbballfan99 · Post by **hsbballfan99** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:33 pm

Last I checked his best WR at Katy, Terrance Avie, was still uncommitted. Would be a nice pick-up to go with Mitchell.

newSMUfan · Post by **newSMUfan** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:58 am

im a katy fan and now a SMU fan because bo levi mitchell will turn that program around this kid is just flat out a winner. extemely great arm and accuracy and the brians to run any offense. hes as humble as they come and says he really just wants the best education he can get and thats why he was considering colorado school of mines for engineering. i cant wait to see this kid play in an smu uniform under jj s wing