Good for him. TMC has really found a niche with N.Ky/Greater Cincy kids who are capable of playing college football but are not top flight players for whatever reason. While watching him play I always thought TMC would be a good fit for him.

 

I agree that TMC has found a niche with the Greater Cincinnati area, and has done very well the last few years especially. It is great to see a lot of the local guys who play for the Saints because they weren't prototypical DI players.

 

As to the bolded point, I would suggest that often times the players who play at DIII/NAIA level are in fact top flight players, but lack a physical attribute (size & speed being the top) to attract the DI scholarship attention.

 

Back to the thread - Congratulations to Goose!

I agree that TMC has found a niche with the Greater Cincinnati area, and has done very well the last few years especially. It is great to see a lot of the local guys who play for the Saints because they weren't prototypical DI players.

 

As to the bolded point, I would suggest that often times the players who play at DIII/NAIA level are in fact top flight players, but lack a physical attribute (size & speed being the top) to attract the DI scholarship attention.

 

Back to the thread - Congratulations to Goose!

 

I'm sure that's what Horst meant. Knowing him well, he didn't mean to insult any kid (or their parents) playing at TMC or at the TMC level.

I would suggest that often times the players who play at DIII/NAIA level are in fact top flight players, but lack a physical attribute (size & speed being the top)

 

Of course they are.

You

Of course they are.

 

You don't agree? Normally size/speed is what keeps players from attaining D1 status. Cohorn is a good player, just shows how good you must be to make it at the D3 level.

I'm sure that's what Horst meant. Knowing him well, he didn't mean to insult any kid (or their parents) playing at TMC or at the TMC level.

 

Absolutely no disrespect meant by my earlier post. Cohorn is a tough hard nosed player who will succeed at TMC.

Well done Thomas More, Well done Goose Cohorn.

One of the hardest working kids I have seen & he will earn playing time.

If you listen to the gossip, there were 300 kids in Kentucky with D1 offers but when it is done there might be 30 kids who actually have a D1 scholarship.

 

The answer is 20. Exactly 20 kids signed with D-1 schools from the state of Kentucky. This number is the same or slightly greater than a typical year. Some folks never get it and claim every player who scores a few touchdowns or gets a couple of letters is a D-1 guy.

It is OK to be a great high school player in Ky and move on to a D-3 school and continue to enjoy the game.

You

 

You don't agree? Normally size/speed is what keeps players from attaining D1 status. Cohorn is a good player, just shows how good you must be to make it at the D3 level.

 

If you lack size and/or speed you are not a "top flight" player - whatever that is.

If you lack size and/or speed you are not a "top flight" player - whatever that is.

 

Maybe. Maybe not.

 

Let's take Goose for example. As a receiver he may possess the best hands and the best route-running relative to high school receivers. However, if his lack of D1 speed or quickness is a big enough issue he's not going to be D1.

Maybe. Maybe not.

 

Let's take Goose for example. As a receiver he may possess the best hands and the best route-running relative to high school receivers. However, if his lack of D1 speed or quickness is a big enough issue he's not going to be D1.

 

I love Goose. I love his heart. My comments weren't directed at him. I think TM is getting a steal.

I love Goose. I love his heart. My comments weren't directed at him. I think TM is getting a steal.

 

Cool. Your thoughts on the general concept I proposed?

Congrats Goose!

Cool. Your thoughts on the general concept I proposed?

 

I take exception to BGBirds referring to guys at small schools as "top flight".

 

To be a "top flight" player, speed and size are part of the equation. You can separate it out and say this guy was "top flight" minus a few key characteristics.

Toucan Sam,

 

It appears that you are postulating that guys at small schools can't be top flight, which I believe is incorrect.

 

So, following your line of thinking, if a college player isn't playing at the DI level, he can't be a top flight player? What about the guys who are outstanding, but due to grades/academic background have to go to Junior College for 2 or 3 years? Are they not top flight until they get to a DI program?

Toucan Sam,

 

It appears that you are postulating that guys at small schools can't be top flight, which I believe is incorrect.

 

So, following your line of thinking, if a college player isn't playing at the DI level, he can't be a top flight player? What about the guys who are outstanding, but due to grades/academic background have to go to Junior College for 2 or 3 years? Are they not top flight until they get to a DI program?

 

I suppose to discuss this any further I would need you to define "top flight".