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This is an interesting discussion. This district is one of the best in the State. What has Cooper done in the district in the past years? I think the win against Highlands was the first in a long while. What about wins against Conner and Boone? It was mentioned that Cov Cath has won in every matchup. Ryle is 6A I believe, but that is a huge rival. Have they beat Ryle in the past few years?

Wow, seems like a long excuse.

I understand that the depth of "talent" at Cov Cath might be greater, but it is equally about the culture of the "program." Let' s not leave out that component. Building a culture of success and winning doesn't just happen, it is developed and coached into the student-athletes.

Congratulations to Cooper for getting the W. They needed something positive to happen. Hopefully that creates momentum for them going into another big game.

There are talented players on the Jags. Many talented players. I also believed there was a strong program in place to reload, but the past few years haven't showed that.

a quote form another member in another thread about Cooper and Cov Cath. This was before last nights game. I think the excuses listed above are real, however, only scrape the surface. It has been a downward spiral for a few years. This series record currently stands at 4-0 in Cov Cath's favor. Average margin of victory for the Colonels is 40.5 points, and they have outscored the Jags, all time, 181 to 19.2017: 41-0 Cov Cath2018: 54-7 Cov Cath2019: 45-6 Cov Cath2019: 41-6 Cov Cath (Playoffs)

Is this game being live streamed or is it just on Colonel Athletic Network?

wow, that is a big margin. what happened?

Does anyone know if this game is being live streamed? It would be great to watch.

Just an update, Tristan Cox committed to Purdue this week. Huge win for Purdue! Coach Brohm pulled another out of KY

I fully expected a response like the one provided by Futurecoach. I asked a simple question, “so what is the answer for Cooper?” The answer provided is basically turnovers happen (detailed account) and time will fix the program just like other schools and fans shouldn’t have an opinion. Fair enough, but I disagree. My post was asking a question. It wasn’t calling out or challenging anyone or any coach. It was asking what is the answer to get Cooper back to its successful times as precisely detailed out weeks ago by Futurecoach. My post was making a point that Cooper has talent. No question about it. The young QB, young receivers, a talented lineman and many more possible contributors. Websites like this are designed for discussions. Asking questions, sharing ideas with other members is the whole concept. Let’s be clear, I made no mention of making changes. Futurecoach, you assumed that. I asked simply what is next to get this program - that we agree has talent - to the next level. I hope there arent active coaches trolling this website. There would be no benefit for it.

Great win for Conner. Keep it rolling. Time to prepare for next week. This is why the game is played... Get a win in Park Hills.

Congratulations to Cov Cath.

Congratulations to Cov Cath. As expected they came prepared and it appears they weren't looking past Cooper. They took care of their business. It's win or go home time. I saw a few positive things for Cooper during the game. I believe there is talent on this team. As the past few weeks, Cooper turnovers cause the problem. The outcome of too many games this year have been impacted by turnovers and even worse allowing them to continue. However, I believe the problems run deeper. Turnovers are due to issues with execution. Execution issues are due to bigger problems. Today's player might be different than the players in the past. It is a different time. However, todays players are no different than any other program playing today! I struggle believing the players in Union are different than the players in Hebron, Park Hills, Fort Thomas, Cincinnati, Lexington, etc. So what is the answer? I am sure there are many programs asking the same question this morning. So again, what is the answer for Cooper?

Which way do you think the calls were going?

I agree there was sarcasm. I also believe there is some truth in sarcasm. Add that to actually hearing similar things coming out of people within the program. Just find it to be revealing. The playoff game is all that matters right now. The players and coaches need to get this bye week in, heal and re-focus on the task at hand.

Oldercoach, I agree. Coaches do deserve a "heartfelt thankyou." Coaches dedicate a significant amount of time and energy to the craft for little to no compensation. However, I never met a coach worth his/her salt concerned with the compansation. Teaching, mentoring and building a program is usually enough compensation to keep moving forward. The players are the output. How they prepare for the game, play the game and work on the next week or season. Again I will say it, the work ethic and personality of the team is a direct reflection of the coach or coaches. Its the culture. You reap what you sow. In a previous post in this thread the following statement was made... "People in the stands teach you the game", or "Youth football coaches lead the way". You know something where high school coaches can go to and learn the right way to coach from these people. This is concerning because this has been overheard being said by people in the program. I certainly hope there is no coach trolling this website looking to see what people are saying but I cant help but think it is happening. What is the benefit? How does it help the program or the culture? The idea that this is a Cooper, Ryle etc thing only might be true because the Cov Caths and other "PROGRAMS" might actually deal with it differently. They might engage the entire community and not just the people that they control - the players. Friday is over. Its in the rear view mirror. Need to be looking ahead to the playoff game. Its win or go home time. Gut check time. Go Jags.

wow... I certainly hope no high school football coach spends a minute of their time trolling forums to see what people are saying, especially minutes after the game. Comments from fans (parents, etc at this level) are part of the territory. Don't waste your time. I am certain there is plenty to do.

I fully expected a comment like this one. Not even remotely surprised. It appears someone is trying to take a "dig" at Cooper. Intimidated? No chance. The Highlands team is good but certainly not the Highlands team from the past. If Cooper played Cov Cath last night I would almost entertain "intimidation," but not the case. You could almost make the same argument about Highlands possibly being intimidated by Cooper. Huge game last week and then go to Union and sneak by with a 1 score game? If you look back to last weeks Highlands/Cov Cath thread (and weeks before in other threads) it appears there is trouble in paradise. Clean your own house before you comment on someone else's house. Cooper did not protect the ball - again. Period. They put themselves in a position to play from behind. That is never a good place to be especially if you took care of things all night. Good time for a bye week. Regroup, learn from it. Its playoff season now. I hope you won your pumpkin contest.

Cooper players battled. They played hard and should have walked away with the win. Take care of the ball. One of the only games that they put together consistent offensive drives. Moved the chains more tonight then they have all year. Defense was good. A couple plays that they wish they had back, but overall was good. The bottom line is Cooper needs to win games like this. District games and local rivalries are games we need to know how to win. Period. 3 loses to Conner in two seasons. Highlands and Ryle, are games that need to be won. Conner, Highlands, and Ryle do not have any more talent than Cooper. It could be argued there is more talent on Cooper in more positions than most teams in the area. This needs addressed. Too much talent and hard work to continually walk away from rival games with another loss.

No idea what they are doing with Lee. Run, pass, catch...who knows. From what I have seen, there is plenty of depth on Cooper. Cooper D isn't too bad either... that point may have been missed. Play the game...

Just reading through this thread...wow. There are some very confident Highlands fans. That's good, look past the Jags.

Congrats to Cooper Football. They took care of their business Friday night. Good to see some guys getting opportunities and making the most of it. Cooper was too much to handle. Highlands up next. This has the makings to be a real war. I’m sure Highlands is feeling confident after holding Cov Cath to 13 points. Four practices to prepare.

Not sure I agree with "should be an easy one for Cooper. Cooper with a running clock." This is a big game for both teams. Don't sleep on Boone. Cooper has to play hard and forget who the opponent is. Play Cooper football.

This was a good win on the road. There was a lot of emotion involved. GRC got beat by Cooper in the playoffs last year and wanted some revenge. It was also their homecoming night. Two things that Cooper had to overcome, and did. Cooper didn't help themselves with penalties and turnovers... again. Fixable. Defense on the field too long. Fixable. Not enough first downs on offense, lack of sustained drives. Fixable. Number of incomplete passes due to both receiver and QB's. Fixable. There is a significant amount of talent on this team. Skill players and lineman alike. Also a blend of Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores. There are even some Freshman that could have an impact. The Cov Cath debacle was the low point so, it better be all positive from GRC throughout the remainder of the season. They can not repeat that mindset again. A win like Friday needs to align that talent with the goal of going after Conner. If I remember correctly, Cooper has some unfinished business with Conner from last year. Top players in NKY in key positions on this team. There needs to be some sustained drives... move the chains at will. That smothering defense needs to play like it did in the second half of GRC. Started the year with a shut down defensive mindset... get that back. Toughest district in 5A in the State. I wouldn't want it any other way.