Congrats to Cov Cath's Blake Bir

Originally Posted by RomanEmpire

Really wasn't talking about Bir's results specifically. Was just interested to see all of the attendees numbers since there were other players there that I was interested in also. If you know they have laser and don't want your numbers published, why attend? Like I said earlier, wasn't this combine open to the public?

It is open to the public, but the numbers are not shared with anyone during the event. They dont displayed them on the scoreboard for all to see. They are recorded and shared with the player when they recieve their combine report card at the end of the event.
Why attend? Because like I said there are probably 100 plus video cameras some live feed rolling in the upper deck of that place. Scouts and colleges are looking for more then just the 40 time. Dont get me wrong the 40 is probably the most important and the most overrated imo number any athlete can obtain. Add it in with size and ability and you would be surprised how many 1 day college camps a kid will get invited to. And even then, unless you are a legit 4.4 I would avoid running it at all costs.
FWIW, I was shocked at how many athletes at the Army combine and several other 1 day camps I attended with my son that the kids just dont know how to run the 40 yd dash, the pro shuttle and long jump. They are incredible athletes with raw talent, size and speed but a kid with lesser intangibles can match or beat their numbers with proper training.
All of these measurements can be taught by those in the know and for most kids on the bubble or looking to improve I would seek out somebody like a Cliff Marshall of Ignition and learn the techniques before testing out. JMO, trust me it works.

Word is Blake is close to landing his first offer.

Blake will be taking Junior Day visits to Ohio U, Miami O, and Northwestern.

Congrats young man and best of luck with all the camps and visits.

Blake will attend WKU's JR Day in March.

Awesome kid and great family. Congrats Blake keep working hard.

Blake visited Northwestern this week.

Blake visited UK today. Will visit EKU Thursday.

Congrates great kid and great family. Glad to see this happen!!

Blake attended the regional Elite 11 in Columbus. I was told he threw well.
Big year ahead for Blake.

Originally Posted by Clyde

Blake attended the regional Elite 11 in Columbus. I was told he threw well.
Big year ahead for Blake.

One thing I love about BB is his consistent accuracy with the football. Kid throws darts.

Blake has look very good in spring practice.

Originally Posted by C-BOY78

Blake has look very good in spring practice.

Good to hear. Besides getting the ball in the hands of Dressman often who else will catch passes?

Update from Jody Demling on Blake's recruiting:


Another in-state QB getting college looks
Posted on June 13, 2012 by Jody Demling
The Class of 2013 in the state of Kentucky has a bunch of top-notch football quarterbacks getting looks from college coaches.

Several have offers already and some – like Covington Catholic quarterback Blake Bir – are still looking for their first offer.

The 6-foot-1, 205-pound Bir had a solid junior season and said the recruiting process is beginning to pick up some as the summer gets here.

Bir said the most interest is coming from Princeton, Cornell, Brown, Holy Cross and Georgetown. He’s attending camps at all of those schools in the next few weeks.

He has already attended a camp at Western Kentucky and has a few other schools, including several in the MAC, that are showing a bit of interest.

“The five I listed (and where he will camp) are the most likely,” Bir said.

As a sophomore, Bir passed for 2,285 yards and 22 touchdowns and followed that up with 2,429 yards and 28 touchdowns as a junior.

Best of luck to him in landing some offers. He is a pinpoint passer with great vision.

Originally Posted by Clyde

Bir said the most interest is coming from Princeton, Cornell, Brown, Holy Cross and Georgetown.

Blake must be as strong in the library as he is on the gridiron.

Originally Posted by Flotsam

Blake must be as strong in the library as he is on the gridiron.

It would be hard to pass up such a golden opportunity.

Blake is visiting Butler this weekend. They have been on him for quite a while. Seems like a good spot for him and his family.

Originally Posted by Clyde

Blake is visiting Butler this weekend. They have been on him for quite a while. Seems like a good spot for him and his family.

And it's relatively close to NKY. It be cool to see him go there.

Originally Posted by Clyde

Blake is visiting Butler this weekend. They have been on him for quite a while. Seems like a good spot for him and his family.

I hope him all the best. Huge fan of Blake and Luke Bir. Knew them since they were in 1st and 2nd grade and wish that great family nothing but the best!!!!