1 year at Freshman / 3 years at Varsity

Those colleges and universities that are interested in me.

My reputation speaks for itself:
"In less than one year Sam has had quite an impact in our football program and school. He has the ability to play physically at a high level and is a constructive leader whose positive influence allows players around him to be better" - Mike Smith LHS Varsity FB-Head Coach msmith@Lapeerschools.org
"Sam Kinne is undoubtedly gifted in his ability to lead and compete at the highest level. His intelligence and mindset for the game, paired with his size and strength, are all qualities that have driven him to be an elite linebacker. As a player and signal caller, Sam consistently demonstrates the ability to be calm, focused, and undeniably tough in our defense's biggest moments. Sam's willingness to be coached, along with his unselfish desire to win, on and off the field, makes him an outstanding student athlete." - Matt Taylor coachtaylor42@yahoo.com LHS Varsity LB Coach
"Defensively he was the BEST Mike linebacker that I have ever coached. He was able to stop the run between the tackles and did a great job of scraping from sideline to sideline. His presence made the players around him better. Teams would often have to double team Sam and therefore; this allowed other players to go unblocked and to step up and make plays." - Ryan Clark Ryan.Clark@oxfordschools.org OHS Freshman FBl Head Coach
"Sam has the ability to make plays at a high level should he continue his path of working harder than others. . . . Sam was one of the most physical players on the squad and loved contact. . . .As a young player he demonstrated strong leadership skills along with a strong Team attitude." - Craig Petersmark craig@citistaff.com(~8th grade Youth Football) / 4 yr letter winner at EMU 86-90 @ DE. MVP & All-MAC Honors Jr / Sr years / Captain

Football is my FIX! And it is difficult to describe, however I enjoy EVERY aspect of the game.
Anticipation in the off season, lifting and improving my athleticism;
Weekly preparation and “Study” / Video review;
The smell of the grass;
The unfolding of a play before my eyes; and the PAYOFF. . . .closing on the ball carrier like a freight train

My goal is to be ALL STATE in 3 sports (Football, Wrestling & Track). I will be disappointed if I don’t achieve that by the end of my Junior Year.
I would like to accumulate ~ 150 + Tackles this year.
LORD willing, I would like to help my team win a State Championship before I leave High School.
I look forward to playing with my “LITTLE BROTHER” (6’ 2” 185 lb @ OLB) for the first time

I LOVE football, but I NEED football. I come from a family of 9, 6 brothers and 1 sister from one marriage. Since money is always tight, my grades can only get me ½ way. I need football to help me get a degree for my days after football. While emotionally, I don’t know what I am going to do when I can’t play anymore, practically; I know that day will come. However I also want to WIN. I want a program who is focused on excellence whether it is continuing a current, re-establishing an old one or instilling a new tradition or attitude.

Currently hold a 3.72 GPA
2016 First Team All Conference @ MLB
Defensive Dream Team - Flint Journal
Honorable Mention, D1 All-State - AP
1st Team Defense, D1 All-State - Free Press
2015 First Team All Conf @ MLB
2015/16 All State Wrestling @ 215 (2nd)
(Only Sophomore to make states 10 Seniors & 4 Juniors)
Twitter: @KinneSam