Records or previous performances don't matter when these two meet. Emotions carry the game.

 

Very true. These kids grew up with and know each other well.

Ryle might have a hard time stopping Coopers offense.

In my opinion, the key to this game is going to be two things things from the Cooper point of view. First, I think Cooper has to establish the run game. If Cooper can't move the chains some with Jackson then it puts a lot more pressure on their passing game and I think it will only benefit Cooper to try and shorten the game a little with the run and win the time of possession battle. Second, Cooper has to try and limit Ryle's big play ability and force the offense to put long drives together. Ryle has a VERY good offense and I am not sure that Cooper will be able to stop it defensively, but if they can limit Ryle some and force them to put drives together then there are better chances of forcing some turnovers.

 

So basically I could have said all of this in one sentence. Cooper needs to win the turnover battle, and establish the run game to win the time of possession if they want to leave Ryle with a W. I also agree that you can throw records out the window in this game. Rivalry games always bring out the best in both teams, and expect this one to be a lot of the same. Should be a great game Friday night!

After seeing both teams in person and on film, Ryle has the advantage in a lot of areas. Ryle by 17.

 

I would be very surprised if this game is won by more than a touchdown. I give Cooper the edge in this game because I think they have played better competition up to now. They are battle tested which will make them difficult to beat. I think it will be a close game, but I would say Cooper by 7

I'll give the edge to the home team. In these games, either team could win.

I'll give the edge to the home team. In these games, either team could win.

 

We've been watering down the turf to slow Cooper down... LOL joking.

Hendrix was very impressive in this game last year. Ryle knew they were going to throw it to him and still couldn't stop him. Cooper did a nice job putting Hendrix in motion and creating opportunities for Hendrix. This was a heck of a game last year - one of the best games I saw all year.

Edited October 4, 20169 yr by Voice of Reason

We've been watering down the turf to slow Cooper down... LOL joking.

 

Ha ha, I like it! Hopefully you guys don't leave the turf to long and tall, is at Cooper don't want you guys trying to slow us down!!!!

Ha ha, I like it! Hopefully you guys don't leave the turf to long and tall, is at Cooper don't want you guys trying to slow us down!!!!

Too late we haven't "cut" the turf in two weeks in preparation.

We are also applying stickem and tree sap outside the hashes to bog down Dante. The firework are also specially formulated to only make Cooper players tired. We are going all out...

Too late we haven't "cut" the turf in two weeks in preparation.

We are also applying stickem and tree sap outside the hashes to bog down Dante. The firework are also specially formulated to only make Cooper players tired. We are going all out...

 

That is classic right there! This has to be my favorite week of the year, along with Conner obviously. I love it when these two teams get together. They have been battles every since Travis Elliott graduated and Cooper started to establish itself. Both programs do a great job and it seems to be, year in and out, two of the better programs in NKY going at it.

 

I don't know who will win, but at the end of the day I expect it to be a fun atmosphere, and two good football teams going at it until the final whistle. I hope both teams play a clean, crisp, injury free game! Good luck to the Raiders this Friday, and of course, Go Jags!

That is classic right there! This has to be my favorite week of the year, along with Conner obviously. I love it when these two teams get together. They have been battles every since Travis Elliott graduated and Cooper started to establish itself. Both programs do a great job and it seems to be, year in and out, two of the better programs in NKY going at it.

 

I don't know who will win, but at the end of the day I expect it to be a fun atmosphere, and two good football teams going at it until the final whistle. I hope both teams play a clean, crisp, injury free game! Good luck to the Raiders this Friday, and of course, Go Jags!

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I agree! Looking forward to a good hard fought game by both teams! I 2nd the: "I hope both teams play a clean, crisp, injury free game!" Good luck to the Jaguars and Go Raiders!

I like Ryle by a bunch! Love Hendrix but Ryle has way to much for Cooper this yr.

Will be interesting to see how the Cooper bigs do against Ryles O line.

I like Ryle by a bunch! Love Hendrix but Ryle has way to much for Cooper this yr.

 

Seems like that was said the last 2 years, yet Cooper still won. Imo these are two very good teams, and is a rivalry game and will be a close game that comes down to who makes the play at the end of the game. It should be fun to watch, I hope I can make it there to see it.

That is classic right there! This has to be my favorite week of the year, along with Conner obviously. I love it when these two teams get together. They have been battles every since Travis Elliott graduated and Cooper started to establish itself. Both programs do a great job and it seems to be, year in and out, two of the better programs in NKY going at it.

 

I don't know who will win, but at the end of the day I expect it to be a fun atmosphere, and two good football teams going at it until the final whistle. I hope both teams play a clean, crisp, injury free game! Good luck to the Raiders this Friday, and of course, Go Jags!

 

Ditto