Nov. 11, 2001
EASTON, Pa. (www.lafayette.edu) - Stewart Kupfer, a senior tight end on Lafayette's football team, received a record 1,478 votes in the most recent GoLeopards.com FANPoll and will chat live today to offer his thoughts on this week's sold-out Lafayette-Lehigh game. Kupfer will be available at 2 p.m. ET in the ESPN.com moderated chat room.
A two-time Academic All-American at Lafayette, Kupfer is currently second on the team with 41 receptions for 436 yards and four touchdowns. He has started every game the past three seasons. His top performances this season have included a three-touchdown effort in the Leopards' victory over Columbia and a career-high seven receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown at Harvard.
Kupfer and the other 22 members of the Lafayette football program's class of 2002 conclude their career with the 2001 Lafayette-Lehigh game on Saturday, Nov. 17. A live video webcast is available right here at GoLeopards.com.
If you missed Kupfer's Nov. 14 chat, an edited transcript follows:
For a list of upcoming ESPN.com chat guests, visit the Community section.
Go Leopards!: What are your plans following graduation?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:01 PM ET ) i plan to work first and possibly go back to graduate school eventually
Joey- college park: Stewart(el senor doyle of College football), Coming off your three touchdown game against columbia, do you think you can out do that record against Lehigh?? Also, a rumor arose saying that you might have had a small chance of making the NFL if you stayed at quarterback, Are you happy with the move to tight end after PW?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:05 PM ET ) well joey, i hope that i can contribute to a victory on saturday. quarterback was fun while it lasted but tight end suited me better. el gordo
Brian(Minneapolis): Do you think the rivalry you have with Lehigh is the best rivalry in college football?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:06 PM ET ) i think that it certainly has the most tradition involved. it has been an unbelievable experience for four years and it ranks up there with any in college football
evan b from NYC: Stu, you the man, any NFL aspirations?
College Park MD: I heard that your brother Paul is actually the better athlete in the familiy, any truth to the rumor???
Stewart Kupfer: (2:09 PM ET ) this is true paul is the better athlete, he is also smarter and better looking
Mandy(college park): You were recruited by both Lehigh and Lafayette, with Lehigh being such a top power in football these days, do you ever second guess your decision to go to Lafayette and be a Leopard?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:10 PM ET ) not at all grandy, i wouldnt trade the last four years for anything
biff: is it hard being such a small boy out there with all of those large men around you???
also, is there any truth you the rumor that you are balding???
Stewart Kupfer: (2:12 PM ET ) well david jones, it gives me added motivation on the field, if i was bigger, perhaps like yourself, i could have ended up messing up defensive scout looks and swallowing my whistel during stretch
Mandyland: Stu, did u ever consider playing basketball at college considering you were an amazing highschool bball player?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:13 PM ET ) basketball was alot of fun in high school and that was that
Evan B (NYC): Stu, your the man, any NFL aspirations?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:14 PM ET ) not until my combine numbers increase
mr bonney (easton): i love you stu...you are the best te in this school's history. is there truth to the rumor that you may go into coaching???
Stewart Kupfer: (2:15 PM ET ) thank you for your unusually dedicated committment to our program you are the best
Mandyland: where r u projected to go in the draft?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:16 PM ET ) probably in the late fifth round
bleed maroon Macungie: What do you think is the biggest obstacle facing coach Tavani and his staff in order to get the Leopards to contend for a title
Stewart Kupfer: (2:17 PM ET ) i think that they have laid down a strong foundation thus far, and within the next two to four years this program will be at the top of the league and in contention
mdruc: any plans to maybe go into arena football...I know the old commish?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:19 PM ET ) my options are open at this time, it certainly helps to have connectoins maybe if you give me your number we can get together and talk about the league
Phil (Florida): Stu, Has Lehigh been the right fit for you? Do you ever wish you would have played for a Big East, or Big Ten shcool
Stewart Kupfer: (2:20 PM ET ) sorry phil i go to lafayette
philly1: considering the combine, how well do you match up to others at your position? (strength and speed...?)
Stewart Kupfer: (2:21 PM ET ) at this time i am smaller than probably every other tight end but they cant touch my speed
Amanda from Boston: How is the team approaching the game against Lehigh this weekend? Do you think you have a chance for the upset?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:22 PM ET ) we know how good lehigh is so we know that we have to have a great week of practice and get ready to play our hearts out
Steve (St. louis): What's your best college memory, to date
Stewart Kupfer: (2:23 PM ET ) being around the guys on the team every day for four years
Chris(Westampton): I know that Lehigh has a good offense, but how good is their defense? Can they be exposed in the passing game?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:24 PM ET ) they play hard and are physical and most of all they have been consistent every game
mr bonney: what are your plans for your senior year after the lehigh game???
Stewart Kupfer: (2:25 PM ET ) possibly becoming a super fan and eating ice cream
Lynnie (Harrisonburg): Hi Stewy... I don't really have a question, I just wanted to say hello. Congrats on such an amazing college football career! See you over Thanksgiving. :)
Stewart Kupfer: (2:26 PM ET ) hi lynn thank you
Orange: This is Bryant Ibekwe's older brother. Bryant was a teammate of yours last year. My question is this, do you feel that this year you will be able to pull out the win after playing Lehigh tough over the last 2 years?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:27 PM ET ) i hope so, i think that our seniors have gone through a lot and a win would be very special for us
Joe(West Philadelphia): When you were playing back at Plymouth-Whitemarsh did you ever invision yourself participating in an ESPN.com live chat?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:28 PM ET ) no joe i did not. this is certianly a moment that i will cherish
Jaunita "Dirty" Sanchez, Morgantown WV: Is there anyone on the Lehigh squad who you fear might negate your chances of winning on sat?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:30 PM ET ) they have a few players who have been known to dish out cleveland steamers during the action, that is definitely something that i am hoping to avoid
mountainhawkNYC: With six straight losses againt Lehigh, and Lehigh going 41-1 in the four years you've been around, do you believe the teams should remain in the same league? Is this becoming a Nebraska vs Rice scenario?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:31 PM ET ) not at all, allthough they have had success we have played them tough the last two years and i dont think that they look at us as a pushover
Fred- Ucla: We get some of your games on satellite tv, I just thought this would be a good opportunity to congratulate you on your football career, being not monsterous like today's college football players, not many people have the will or desire to last as long as you did! Go get lehigh
Stewart Kupfer: (2:32 PM ET ) thank you for pointing out that i am not monsterous
philly1: bromowski says whatup.....
Stewart Kupfer: (2:32 PM ET ) hey bromo
Matt(Alabama): I just want to get another player's opinion on the auburn/alabama game this weekend.
Stewart Kupfer: (2:32 PM ET ) second biggest game of the day
Tye (Easton): Boxers or Briefs?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:35 PM ET ) depends on whether my roomate tye gonser has my wash done
jack (nj): i have heard you play bigger than your size...what does that mean???
Stewart Kupfer: (2:35 PM ET ) it means a couple of things
AnnArborblue: What are the ladies like on campus stu?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:37 PM ET ) i wouldnt know i really dont go out that much i heard that lehigh has a hot crop though
Bryan from Ohio: Stewart, What does it take to be a TE at the college level, a good friend of mine is the TE on our High School team and I was just wondering what the difference is between being a HS Tight end and a College Tight End
Stewart Kupfer: (2:38 PM ET ) you have to be able to block and catch passes it isnt too compicated. getting bigger and faster helps alot too
Craig- Phily: After you guys win sat, do you think the team will go out and celebrate with some malatov cocktail drinks?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:40 PM ET ) i dont think so those things can be dangerous and cause damage to lawns
Arborblue: Does being at a smaller school help with your classes...etc
Stewart Kupfer: (2:41 PM ET ) yes being in small classes makes you participate more and pay attention
Anna (Dinuba): Do you believe that that Lafayette should be ranked in a higher place. How would you rank the way your offence and defence plays?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:42 PM ET ) we have lost some very close games and we believe that we are better than our record indicates
Jaunita Sanchez, Morgantown WV: Good luck stu
Stewart Kupfer: (2:42 PM ET ) thanks man i hope to celebrate with a cherry coke icee after the game
Liam from Easton: Who is your favorite defensive assistant coach?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:43 PM ET ) i love all of our coaches
Phil: I love you, man
Stewart Kupfer: (2:44 PM ET ) thank you, i love you as well
billy bob: any truth to the rumor that you are a 28 year old prison convict who assumed a high school alias in order to play college football.
Stewart Kupfer: (2:45 PM ET ) i cannot comment on that at this time
John(Phillipsburg): Do you think that playing in the Suburban 1 league helped prepare you for college football at the Division I level?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:46 PM ET ) it certainly is a top notch conference, consistently sending players to the next level year in and year out
Joey B- college park: I stayed throughout the whole boring chat, thats what friends are for, but you deserve it because you've always been you've been the man, Much respect and love for what you've done. Get crazy against lehigh!!!!
Stewart Kupfer: (2:47 PM ET ) thanks man i will see you soon
Marc(Plymouh): What is your favorite side dish for Thanksgiving?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:48 PM ET ) i would have to go with the stuffing or the cranberries that come in the can
frank: you are seeing my granddaughter, are you going to treat her right?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:48 PM ET ) i wouldnt even think about treating her badly
Erica from Cali: What game has been the most disappointing lost this season for you???
Stewart Kupfer: (2:49 PM ET ) it has been close between our league games, especially against bucknell and colgate
cookie: how big are your footballs?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:54 PM ET ) standard college football size
joe texas: what is your favorite type of sandwhich
Stewart Kupfer: (2:55 PM ET ) turkey and american cheese
Joe (Los Angeles): It's time for the Leopards to win a game in this historic rivalry. Do you think Lafayette can get it done?
Stewart Kupfer: (2:57 PM ET ) we believe that we have a chancce to win
chuck from pa: what kind of bike do you prefer possibly schwin
Stewart Kupfer: (2:58 PM ET ) sorry i dont ride bikes
chuck from pa: ever been to fight club???
Stewart Kupfer: (2:59 PM ET ) i once took it to chris partridge last year
Dennis: Vino's or Illianos"
Stewart Kupfer: (2:59 PM ET ) i am not allowed to promote restaurants
LouMan: Talk a bit about the rivalry and what makes it special from a game day preparation standpoint...will you do anything different on the bus to Bethlehem?
Stewart Kupfer: (3:01 PM ET ) it is such a special atmosphere each year and both teams really give maximum effort each year it is so exciting
earl: spears or aguilara?
Stewart Kupfer: (3:02 PM ET ) spears
Stewart Kupfer: (3:02 PM ET ) spears
Mr. and Mrs. Winterbottom (Phila.): Congratulations on everything you've accomplished! You've always been a great friend to our daughter. Beat Lehigh!
Stewart Kupfer: (3:03 PM ET ) thank you very much, i hope that you have a great holiday and hopefully i will see you guys
Stewart Kupfer: (3:05 PM ET ) thank you for spending time on with the the online chat i had a great time and tried to answer as many questions as i could, hi mom
