Rhino859

Not sure what you mean (full disclosure to you) but my question wasn't based on INT's.. It was a simple question based on watching a player last year, and this year. I notice a difference, and asked a question/made a statement, however you want to put it. Like he is possibly trying too hard to show people he's deserving? Rather than simply being loose and doing what is natural to him.. There was nothing negative meant by my post. I wasn't trying to hurt anyone's feelings. And I'll say it again.. Barker is a very good QB, and I am not saying that he doesn't deserve the things he is getting

What do you mean hype and attention? You are clearly involved in NKY sports, and follow many of the players around the area. You know the hype and attention I am talking about. The Elite 11, the scholarship offers, the national rankings as a pro style QB, You cannot open a newspaper, read the blogs online, or come anywhere near something related to Conner without hearing about it.. That is alot to put on a young kid's shoulders, and I am not saying he isn't deserving, my point is that it is a lot for a kid to handle, and I am wondering if it has gotten to him a bit.

It's not always about numbers. Example: A player could pass 8-10 but if the two passes that are incomplete are picks that go back for touchdowns, that is bad. Yes the completion percentage looks good at 80%, but it also puts the team down 14pts. Again, Nothing against Barker, he is a very good QB, and will only get better. I assume, as a junior, he's only 15-16 years old. Plenty of time to sharpen all the skills needed..

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I was not talking about the yardage totals, no question he is a major threat to run the ball. It just seems that there is less urgency in the runs than a year ago. And I agree picks are going to happen, but again, it's the manner in which they are happening. Balls are being forced into triple coverages, throws are coming off his back foot, and being lofted in the air, at times looking like a jump ball. Nothing against Barker, he is a very good QB, my only question was that from the outside looking in, it seems like the hype and attention he has gotten may be having some effect on him.

After watching the last three games played by Conner, I have a couple of thoughts on this game.. I am beginning to wonder if the "hype" is getting into Barker's head? He has made multiple terrible decisions, thrown 7 (?) INT's, and doesn't seem to be running the ball with the toughness he did a year ago. The Conner D needs to step their game up about 5 notches if they want to be successful as a team. They cannont expect to score 50+ points in every game. Cooper seems to have a very good team, and I would imagine most folks will deem them the favorite in this game. Conner is highly explosive, and although I haven't seen Cooper play, I have read they seem to be a little "thin" in the depth chart, will they be able to score with Conner? There could be another shoot out in Hebron next Friday night. Conner has a dynomite playmaker in Fogle, and Barker is capable of picking a Defense apart, because his line is giving him ample time. What does Cooper have to counter these two? I know the Collins kid is a tough runner, and they have a good QB, whos name has slipped my mind at the moment. This one should be exciting to watch.

Judging from what I read out of 90% of your posts.. Not much..

You are insane.. That is flat out crazy talk. They have scored no less than 30 points in any game this year.. They have scored 57 and 67.

No way that Cooper holds Conner to 7 points.

I think he was referring to the performance from Fogle when he mentioned a record. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Epic using Forum Runner

Just read that Fogle had a combined 400+ yards of total offense to go along with his 6 touchdowns. You cannot ask for more out of your playmaker. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Epic using Forum Runner

I think that may be a good assumption.. Unreal effort from Fogle tonight. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Epic using Forum Runner

It was a helmet to helmet contact call I believe. I didn't have an angle on it, but it looked clean to me.. I think the penalty was more or less called because the ball wasn't catchable. The conner defender should have pulled up.. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Epic using Forum Runner

Fogle had 6 touchdowns he had 3 rushing, two receiving, and the kickoff return. Had about 10-12 tackles as well Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Epic using Forum Runner

South Oldham on the scoring drive. It is now 63-57 with 5:40 to go. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Epic using Forum Runner

Barker scores for Conner on a keeper. Conner regains the lead once again 57-56 with 9:36 to go in the 4th Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Epic using Forum Runner

Fogle for 45 yards and the score, his 6th of the night. Conner regains the lead 50-49 11:50 to go in the game. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Epic using Forum Runner

Conner's Fogle scores another one, that makes it south Oldham 49 Conner 43 with 2:30 to go in the 3rd. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Epic using Forum Runner

South Oldham 49 Conner 35. Barker throws second pick returned for a TD.. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Epic using Forum Runner

Tied at 35 at the half. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Epic using Forum Runner

Barker throws a pick 6.. Conner 35 south Oldham 28.. 1:21 to go in the half Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Epic using Forum Runner

Conner 35 S.O. 21 Fogle just scored his 4th TD of the half. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Epic using Forum Runner

Conner 22 south Oldham 14 end of 1st. Fogle returned a kick off for a touchdown for about 85 yards untouched. Kid can flat out fly Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Epic using Forum Runner

Conner will be the first real game for South Oldham this season, they have played some poor teams up to this point. (Very similar to how Ryle will be the first real game for Simon Kenton on Friday) Uk#1fan would pick conner to loose no matter who they play. It's like clockwork. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Epic using Forum Runner