Mr. Sixer

Yep, just like football, Cooper flies under the radar in the 9th.

That's good stuff. Players should always go where they feel "wanted" and feel at home. Good luck to the young man. Having played in Idaho he'll love playing in the West.

First, I'm well versed in the numbers and stats part of the recruiting game, have sons playing at the D1 level now so it's not my first rodeo. I think everyone is missing my point. If you check the Enquirer from today you will see that Michigan State and Tennessee were at high schools in Cincinnati today. My point is that if these schools raid the Cincy area why do they not spend 15 extra mins to come across the river just to see. Of course you have the studs like Barker, Elliott, Nichols and I guess you could include Collinsworth in that discussion of recent past but I refuse to believe that out of all the athletes in this area that none of them warrant a look. I am not talking about all these kids getting D1 offer by top programs but having played D1 ball myself you can't tell me that the play of most NKY teams is that far away from Southern Ohio. I rarely read lower level D1, FCS, or DII schools coming to this area like that of the Cincy area, yes Ohio has great HS football. Agreed there are alot that players that do not want to continue playing beyond HS but I personally, and I mean absolutely no disrespect here what so ever, refuse to believe that the talent level for NKY is traditionally only at the TMC, MSJ, Lindsey Wilson, and Georgetown level. All those programs are respected and good but I just think there are some very good players that warrant a look. Maybe I'm alone here or maybe some of those players are getting those looks and it's just not public but I just think there are some kids here that can "play" (i.e. Fogle, Nussbaum, Bir, and Durham-who I understand is going to take a walk-on opportunity I believe at UC but you're telling me that player doesn't deserve a ride somewhere especially at the TE position?) I follow the Enquirer daily and see what's going on just across the river and has me scratching my head sometimes. Anyway, guess it is what it is but it's just my observation right, wrong or indifferent.

Doesn't necessarily have to be D1. If u look at this area over the last say 10 years u simply don't see the the area being recruited heavily or modestly for that matter. I'm just saying the area has good enough players to warrant some looks not necessarily offers but looks. Yes it's a parents job to get their son exposure but when teams in this area put the work in ud think ud see a few more looks in this area. I'm not originally from here so it's just a lil perplexing to me. It may be just my own notion.

Absolutely shocking that there are not several NKY signings included in this link. It continues to amaze me that college coaches won't invest the time to recruit NKY more. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the bigger schools stop in Cincy, drive thru NKY to Lexington n L'ville. 2 State Champions and 1 Runner-up. There is good football in this area but it just appears not to be recruited at all IMO. Another year of this area being overlooked. College commitment list with two weeks remaining until National Signing Day (Feb. 6) | The Recruiting Trail

When Cooper's Bigs play the way they did last nite it's tough to handle them. This team is deep and when the Bigs do their thing and the guards continue shoot well teams have to pick their poison. If Morgan can be consistent the way he was last nite and be aggressive going to the basket he adds another problem for most teams in the 9th region. Good production vs. Conner as he had 8 assts and only 1 TO last nite.

If Cooper plays the way they did against Conner and has another "complete" effort by it's bigs the Jags TCB in this one.

It iwill be interesting to see if the powers that be are ready to step "outside the box and their comfort zone". If the Brossart job can generate interest from candidates from Minnesota to Florida surely there should be some very strong candidates nationwide for this job. My assumption will be that the same ole montra will continue and it'll be a local hire. Nothing against that I suppose as I'm sure whomever is at the helm will do ok but it would be good to see them get someone from outside the area with different ideas and no ties. The school is too big with too many athletes for them not to be a "consistent team in the mix" every year.

Probably the best all around game by the Jags this year. Good guard play continued and all three Cooper Bigs played very well. Good luck to Barker n crew vs. Boone.

It will all depend on if the Bigs of Cooper show up and play the way they are fully capable of playing. The Jaguar guard play has been very solid of late so if that continues and the Bigs play at a high level I look for Cooper to take control early. Barker will help but if the Jags are hitting on all cylinders (which admittedly they haven't done much of this year consistently) this one will be tough for Conner. However, if it takes forever for Cooper to "wake-up" as Coach Sully puts it, this one will turn out to be a close one with either team taking it. Conner vs. Cooper has developed into a very good rivalry on the field and on the court.

Holmes has had some close games but undefeated is undefeated. I'd have to rate them in the Top 10.

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Cooper has had very little if any impact on the Boone program from a "watered down" standpoint. Cooper's boundaries barely encroached any of Boone's boundaries with it's creation. It had little more impact on Conner and Ryle. Having virtually the whole city of Florence and I'm guessing about 70% of all the apartment complexes shouldn't even be remotely a factor for Boone. There are a few athletes in that school that might decide to play football now that the change has taken place, depending on who they bring in of course.

You can flat out remove Cooper from this list as having a really good weight room. Like the football field not being turfed and the practice field full of dirt and rocks, someone also missed the boat in the weight room. If you have attended a basketball game at Cooper and looked up to the small room above one of the goals you will see the weight room. Other than the baseball and softball facilities, someone missed the boat badly when planning for athletics at this school. All other aspects of the school are A+ but the weight room is extremely limited for a school this size with so many sports.

Doesn't surprise me if parents are complaining, if they are. They were doing when he arrived there as a 7th grader and that is fact. Let's be real, Brandon is Dixie's only option. He has to get shots up if they have a remote chance of winning any game. Development in season is risky business when you're that young and inexperienced. Any team in the Top 10 could when the region on any given nite so let the chips fall where they may but I'd ride my horse til his tongue is dragging on the ground IMO.

Couldn't agree more! Not sure why the inside game is struggling so much but hopefully Cooper will get it fixed. They have one of the biggest front lines in NKY yet they are not being as productive as they could be. The tourney is right around the corner and if Cooper is to make some noise they need these guys to step up more on offensive end. However, the defense was solid again except for the 2 minor runs Boone went on in the 2nd half but I hope winning ugly doesn't catch up to them. At some point they have to put lesser teams away immediately and not let up off the gas. Zach McNeil could have easily had over 30 so I hope he keeps rolling now that it seems he's found his fit with his new teammates.

Cooper's Maroon road jersey's are very nice..

First nobody really cares how long you've been attending games. U have no idea how old I am so check yourself. I've been in this area only 17 years and I can promise u I've spent Several days and nites in Holmes' gym and the city of Covington without issue. As previously stated, the comment about "mommies being afraid to let there kids go to Covington was uncalled for". Cooper had a decent amount of fans there and really not that much less than any other road game outside of Boone Co. Your comments about Big Cooper proves to me u know nothing about the boundaries of Cooper as our boundaries are the least of all the 4 Boone Co. schools. The crowd is meaningless anyway IMO as the players from both would have played just as hard in an empty gym. Lastly, not sure how u call this such an "important" game. Nothing was on the line for either team. Non-district for both. It only matters in March but then again I thought u would know that since you've been around sooooo long. The little 5th year school from Union will just keep doing what we do and try to get better with every game.

Idk what TOGs problem is but that's the second off the wall comment taking a jab at Cooper and quite frankly Holmes n the city of Covington. I've traveled to Covington for the last 17 years and nvr had one problem. Just another slap in the face by CCH fan IMO that's totally uncalled for. Guess if HHS had a tiny gym like CCH the crowd would have looked larger. Whether there was 200 or 2000 there it was a great game.

Very good game and had the makings of a intense finish but Holmes did what they were supposed to do and knocked down key free throws down the stretch. I won't complain about the 19-7 free throws shot as while the Jags did shoot several threes they did get to the basket enough to shoot more that 7 free throws, it is what it is. One thing I will complain about is the missed traveling calls, there where at least 5 I counted. Big game from Chames and I think that was the difference as well. No excuse but Maniacci shouldn't have played most likely with the bad wheel but gave a good effort. Bolden is very good but I thought Morgan did an excellent job while he guarded him only giving up about 6 pts while guarding him directly and giving up 0 fg's in the second half. Bolden had 12 at the half and 5 free throws in the 2nd half but he IS the best PG in NKY hands down. These are two very good teams and either could beat one another on any given nite. I hope all the players get well soon as these illnesses are killing these teams. My hope is that these two teams meet in the finals of the 9th Region tourney as I feel comfortable with both making some noise at Rupp and representing NKY very well.

NO QUESTION!! Mason Co. has the best popcorn bar none. Definitely a two bagger every time I go.

Almost 6'4" and I would expect he gets to 6'6".

LOL...really? Come on TOG you can do better than that. Yep, NCC won there State Championship game and so did that other team from Ft. Thomas whom CC knows pretty well so we don't really want to go there do you? I wouldn't count a 2pt loss in the 2nd game of the year, without 2 of it's starters (and 2 other fb players who contribute) regardless of location, to a non-district team, really that important. And FYI, "big school 5A Cooper" as you put it is technically a 4A school that is playing up in 5A. Anyway, should be a good basketball game tonite hopefully so I hope it's not a blowout that most everyone is predicting. Cooper takes care of the ball and shoots decent should make for a good one.

If you looking for a Super Soph whose a Big include Collin Hathorn of Cooper. Goes hard every play, a banger and has no fear and played substantial varsity minutes as a freshman.

All great points but I will be very interested to see who from Holmes guards Drew Shelton? Frankly he is playing the best out of all of their Bigs. Solid defender, hard nosed rebounder and uses both right and left hands offensively with a nice jump hook. I truly think he has been the unsung hero in the last 4 games which is why he has been inserted into the starting lineup. Holmes is already a great team but Cooper is playing well also and now that McNeil has found his place on the team and the football players are in basketball mode it should be a great game and either team could win.