Now, the REAL season begins

By Tommy Kilpatrick
October 7, 2004

The Cooper Cougars have made the playoffs for the past 12 years in a row. The Coogs have won at least a share of the past four district titles including the past two outright. Cooper owns the famous district bell, but all of that mean nothing on the night of Oct. 8. That's when the Rebels of Midland Lee travel to Shotwell to kick off the 2004 district 3-5A season.

The Rebels come into the game with a 4-1 record including winning their last four games in a row over some of the better opponents the state has to offer. The Cougars will come into that game on a two game losing streak. After shooting out to a 3-0 start, the Coogs stumbled a bit against San Angelo Central and Lubbock Coronado. However, both teams will enter this game with 0-0 records. Lee will enter the game with a revamped offense led by junior RB Trent Hines. Cooper will enter the game with arguably the most improved defense in the district. Somethings gotta give.

Aside from seeing arguably the best rivalry in Little Southwest Conference history, fans will be treated to the annual homecoming festivities as well as the "Passing of the Ball" ceremony that will honor Cooper players and coaches from the past four decades. Cooper fans will also get to see our old friend Randy Quisenberry who returns to Shotwell as an opposing coach. The game has all the making of a classic slugfest.

God Bless and GO COOGS!!!

Updated Cougar rosters, stats and standings:
www.geocities.com/coopercougars

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