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Mitchell out to prove doubters wrong

Quarterback has Eastern Washington on verge of FCS title after leaving SMU

Updated: January 7, 2011, 6:05 PM ET
By Travis L. Brown | ESPNDallas.com

FRISCO, Texas -- A little more than a year ago, Bo Levi Mitchell lost his starting quarterback role at SMU to Kyle Padron after going 3-4 and suffering an injury.

The switch worked for June Jones and the Mustangs, who went to their second bowl game in two years this season, the Armed Forces Bowl.

A change worked well for Mitchell, too. After transferring to Eastern Washington -- the Football Championship Subdivision school made famous by its bright red field -- he finds himself ...

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