Or it could have been a game that went down to the very end. Ncc first td came after Coopers punter bobbled the snap and didn't get it off inside Coopers own 20. Ncc next field goal came after a Cooper fumble once again inside their own 20. Cooper then is going in for a td to take the lead before half and fumbles at the 10 yard line before scoring. The second half Cooper still down just 6 stops NCC makes them punt and Cooper fumbles the return on the 50 yard line. Which instead of having great field position, NCC ends up with the great field position and scored. The turnovers caused Coopers defense to be on the field most of the game, and eventually NCC run game got going late.

 

So yeah it could have been worse but it also could have been a game that could have came down to the end. The turnovers was the big difference in this one, just like it is with any football game.

 

I don't let facts get in the way of my story. :lol2:

Congrats Breds!!! Great to finally get that monkey off your backs. Good luck rest of the year!!!

Well the first thing Cooper needs to do is clean up the punting game. Good grief the first two snaps rolled back to the punter and rolled is being generous. Then when they did manage a good snap the "rugby" style punts went nowhere. I am going to estimate the punting average was 15 yards maybe. I believe one went 5 or less. Long may have been 20 and that was because the officials had no clue where it went out of bounds because it was so far out of bounds.

 

Give Cooper a decent punt game and this one would have been a lot closer. NCC kicker does the rugby punt too but it actually works and results in 35 yard punts with no return.

 

Cooper OLs/DLs lines are not bad. Maybe not 6A quality yet but room for growth. They have some speed in the backfield and actually threw the ball decently. Again room for growth. RBs run hard and are elusive and tough to bring down.

 

NCC is improving and that is all you can ask for right now especially against a 6A team. Offense once again got better as the game went on. And playing two QBs is getting it done although the offense moves better when the threat of the deep ball is there and you only get that with one of the QBs who threw some very nice deep balls. Both QBs also play as twin safeties so playing both makes sense.

 

NCC defense bent but did not break and almost did not give up a score as the lone TD was barely in and they had a chance to stop the receiver short. Good pressure on the QB and seemed like every Cooper run was either for a first down or a minus 1 yard. And you can't ask more from the FG kicker who was perfect.

 

Interesting games coming up for the Breds. Schedule turns real tough and if they can show more improvement in those games they may be a legit top 2A team before it is all done with.

 

@ Campbell County

home vs Belfry

home vs Christian Academy-Louisville

@Lawnboy13 should watch the other teams practices more often

 

:lol2:

@ Campbell County

home vs Belfry

home vs Christian Academy-Louisville

 

that water keeps getting deeper for the Breds

@ Campbell County

home vs Belfry

home vs Christian Academy-Louisville

 

that water keeps getting deeper for the Breds

 

you can't learn how to swim in a baby pool.

Mix for what? Cooper may beat Boone & Dixie for 2 Win season... If they beat any other team on schedule, it will be a miracle!

@Lawnboy13 should watch the other teams practices more often

 

Was lawnboy the one sitting next to the freshman bus driver at the practice? Lol.

Congrats on the big win Breds.. Glad to see 2A make another statement..

Congrats Breds on a great win. No help from the coach on the grass knoll.

Mix for what? Cooper may beat Boone & Dixie for 2 Win season... If they beat any other team on schedule, it will be a miracle!

 

In the mix for winning district. Yes, both Conner and Ryle won, but barely against teams that were not expected to be very good this year.

 

Yes, Cooper could just win 1-2 games, but based on the first two weeks they could also win a lot more. Boone, Dixie, Conner, Ryle, Henry Clay and even Campbell County are winnable. Each of those teams have shown as many faults as Cooper in these first two weekends of football.

@Lawnboy13 should watch the other teams practices more often

 

Was lawnboy the one sitting next to the freshman bus driver at the practice? Lol.

 

Congrats Breds on a great win. No help from the coach on the grass knoll.

 

I might be taking a drive to Claryville later in the week.

I might be taking a drive to Claryville later in the week.

 

Only if there is a freshman game. That new bus driver and you are some scout team. LOL. And if your route takes you past the TAC house. Swing by. I'll throw some toys your way, just to make your brother mad.

This year is going to be full of growing pains for Cooper but I have no problem at all with that.

 

Cooper is so young and knew it would be a tough season for them but I really like some of the changes being made. For the 5th year in a row they have had a new qb. This year may be the last of the revolving qb's for awhile. I love the change made from Armour as starting qb to Linder to starting qb. I liked what I saw in the HHS game when Linder took over. He throws a nice ball and one of the biggest problems Cooper had was no wr's that could catch the ball. Now they move Armour back to receiver where he played last year and they finally have a decent threat at that position as they demonstrated with their TD Fri night. That plus the fact that Armour is only a JR this year gives him another year to mature at that position. The best part of that fact is that the starting qb now is only a sophomore. That is huge!

 

Coach Borchers is the best in the area at molding qb's and he now has 3 years with Linder which is huge. Anyone remember the last 3 yr starter at that position? Does Tyler Morris ring any bells? He went from a team that couldn't beat themselves to a team that made it to the state championship game his senior year as starting qb. I'm not saying that will happen here but I will remind everyone that every qb Borchers started after that state title run season broke school records each year after.

 

This year will be ugly, no doubt, next week will make you want to bury your heads in the sand garunteed when they play Cov Cath and a certain SK fan will gloat the rest of the season in this one. But in the end I will take the growing pains. They have been so successful in their infancy compared to another team who took over 50 yrs to simply match Coopers success in their first 6.

 

Cooper fans, there will be those detractors so be prepared to take your lumps. Even including certain admin who for some reason has itnout for Cooper as he has already labeled their coaches as unethical. It comes with the territory. Just take the hits and let it roll off your shoulders. In the end this is all to improve the team over the next few seasons. Cooper will be back sooner than later at taking their place once again at the top of their district.

 

Just be patient. I wouldn't trade this coaching staff for any other in NKY.

 

Cooper Strong!

Just keep learning Jags. Use this season as a way to improve.