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islstl · Dec 5, 2011

mctiger said: ↑

Someone correct me if I'm wrong here. The clincher for Cooper to get such an award, if it exists, is that of all the names you give here, only Reid was what would be considered a big-time recruit. The others were 3-star at best. They have been coached up and transformed into NFL prospects by this staff, and through their own desire to succeed. Can't say enough about them.
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Claiborne - 3 star (WR/CB)
Simon - 4 star
Taylor - 4 star
Reid - 4 star
Brooks - 4 star
Mathieu - 4 star
Loston - 5 star
Bryant - 3 star

Still had to coach them up. Not the easiest transformation going from High School to College ball playing those positions. So little passing game at the high school level. It's like you're really learning the subtleties of your craft for the first time.

$TigerFan$ · Dec 5, 2011

I had mentioned this in another thread Izzy. Cooper's work sure hasn't gone without notice. He has really taken this talent and has them playing as a unified group. Great Job Coop!