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Topic:  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 12/26/2025 10:21:31 AM 
Cats5 wrote:
STVCastle wrote:
At this point, I get this feeling that Heimbach is destined to become an Akron Zip. Even if we choose the right HC, I think Heimbach has been turned away for whatever reason.


He liked my tweet about hiring Hauser so I think it depends on who is HC in about 24 hrs


I agree.
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 12/26/2025 12:22:41 PM 
Doc Bobcat wrote:
Cats5 wrote:
STVCastle wrote:
At this point, I get this feeling that Heimbach is destined to become an Akron Zip. Even if we choose the right HC, I think Heimbach has been turned away for whatever reason.


He liked my tweet about hiring Hauser so I think it depends on who is HC in about 24 hrs


I agree.


It’s Hauser so come on board Coop.

My college roommates were from Wheelersburg and let’s hope it’s us and not Akron.
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 12/26/2025 1:43:48 PM 
According to Ted's commit list, the kicker is on board. Hopefully he will see that Coach Hauser is now officially hired.


Sticky Topic - Message Not Read 2026 Ohio Football Commits
Posted: 2/19/2025 8:41:12 PM

Offense

Levi Davis - QB OLentangy Orange HS, OH (COMMIT)
James Kelly - RB Hewitt-Trussville HS, AL (SIGNEE)
Colton Crosley - OL Walsh Jesuit HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Danny Fortson Jr. - OL Cincinati Princeton HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Job Mavrick - OL Westfield HS, IN (SIGNEE)
Mike Montgomery - OL West Branch HS, IA (SIGNEE)
Drayden Pavey - OL Cincinnati Taft HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Zach Hackleman - WR Lakewood St. Edward HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Marcus Hughbanks - WR Batavia HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Kaden Page - WR Wapakoneta HS, OH (SIGNEE)
​Defense

Austin Adkins - DL Strongsville HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Nate Hunt-Heller - DL Tallmadge HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Troy Stiggers - DL Stephenson HS, GA (SIGNEE)
Kindall Brown - CB Maple Heights HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Ryan Miller - S Pickerington North HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Malachi Taylor - S Pickerington North HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Jay Brewer - ATH Walsh Jesuit HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Brandon Jenkins - ATH John Hersey HS, IL (SIGNEE)​
Special Teams

Cooper Heimbach - P/K Wheelersburg HS, OH (COMMIT)
Last Edited: 12/3/2025 9:32:51 AM by Ted Thompson

Last Edited: 12/26/2025 1:49:19 PM by Bobcat1996
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 12/26/2025 1:46:38 PM 
Bobcat1996 wrote:
According to Ted's commit list, the kicker is on board.


Sticky Topic - Message Not Read 2026 Ohio Football Commits
Posted: 2/19/2025 8:41:12 PM

Offense

Levi Davis - QB OLentangy Orange HS, OH (COMMIT)
James Kelly - RB Hewitt-Trussville HS, AL (SIGNEE)
Colton Crosley - OL Walsh Jesuit HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Danny Fortson Jr. - OL Cincinati Princeton HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Job Mavrick - OL Westfield HS, IN (SIGNEE)
Mike Montgomery - OL West Branch HS, IA (SIGNEE)
Drayden Pavey - OL Cincinnati Taft HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Zach Hackleman - WR Lakewood St. Edward HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Marcus Hughbanks - WR Batavia HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Kaden Page - WR Wapakoneta HS, OH (SIGNEE)
​Defense

Austin Adkins - DL Strongsville HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Nate Hunt-Heller - DL Tallmadge HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Troy Stiggers - DL Stephenson HS, GA (SIGNEE)
Kindall Brown - CB Maple Heights HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Ryan Miller - S Pickerington North HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Malachi Taylor - S Pickerington North HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Jay Brewer - ATH Walsh Jesuit HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Brandon Jenkins - ATH John Hersey HS, IL (SIGNEE)​
Special Teams

Cooper Heimbach - P/K Wheelersburg HS, OH (COMMIT)
Last Edited: 12/3/2025 9:32:51 AM by Ted Thompson


I think Pavey is a defensive tackle.
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 12/26/2025 3:47:56 PM 
Bobcat1996 wrote:
According to Ted's commit list, the kicker is on board. Hopefully he will see that Coach Hauser is now officially hired.


Sticky Topic - Message Not Read 2026 Ohio Football Commits
Posted: 2/19/2025 8:41:12 PM

Offense

Levi Davis - QB OLentangy Orange HS, OH (COMMIT)
James Kelly - RB Hewitt-Trussville HS, AL (SIGNEE)
Colton Crosley - OL Walsh Jesuit HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Danny Fortson Jr. - OL Cincinati Princeton HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Job Mavrick - OL Westfield HS, IN (SIGNEE)
Mike Montgomery - OL West Branch HS, IA (SIGNEE)
Drayden Pavey - OL Cincinnati Taft HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Zach Hackleman - WR Lakewood St. Edward HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Marcus Hughbanks - WR Batavia HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Kaden Page - WR Wapakoneta HS, OH (SIGNEE)
​Defense

Austin Adkins - DL Strongsville HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Nate Hunt-Heller - DL Tallmadge HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Troy Stiggers - DL Stephenson HS, GA (SIGNEE)
Kindall Brown - CB Maple Heights HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Ryan Miller - S Pickerington North HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Malachi Taylor - S Pickerington North HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Jay Brewer - ATH Walsh Jesuit HS, OH (SIGNEE)
Brandon Jenkins - ATH John Hersey HS, IL (SIGNEE)​
Special Teams

Cooper Heimbach - P/K Wheelersburg HS, OH (COMMIT)
Last Edited: 12/3/2025 9:32:51 AM by Ted Thompson


He is listed as Committed and not Signed. I think Ohio would be a great opportunity for him. The job is there for the taking. Perform and get millions in cash and prizes.

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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 12/28/2025 10:20:42 PM 
Cats5 wrote:
STVCastle wrote:
At this point, I get this feeling that Heimbach is destined to become an Akron Zip. Even if we choose the right HC, I think Heimbach has been turned away for whatever reason.


He liked my tweet about hiring Hauser so I think it depends on who is HC in about 24 hrs


His profile on X doesn’t mention his Ohio commitment, but says he has 2 D1 offers. He’s looking for a home I would guess but it may not be Ohio I’m afraid. He’s at some elite camp tonight based on his X account.

Last Edited: 12/28/2025 10:21:58 PM by colobobcat66
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 12/29/2025 11:21:11 AM 
The longer we go without any word, the more I'm just assuming Heimbach's not going with us. If he were already sold on signing with us, he may have done it already.
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 12/29/2025 2:43:35 PM 
STVCastle wrote:
The longer we go without any word, the more I'm just assuming Heimbach's not going with us. If he were already sold on signing with us, he may have done it already.


Even kickers with his leg fly under the radar in SE and Southern Ohio without the camps. He’s always been baseball first until after last year.
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 12/31/2025 1:19:58 PM 
Just won the most outstanding award at a prestigious kicking camp nailing a 61 yarder with over 200 kickers and long snappers in attendance. Holding off on signing g day seems to good advice for him.
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 1/2/2026 9:56:13 PM 
Per his X Cooper has decided to decommit.

https://x.com/i/status/2007281116932387025
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 1/2/2026 10:14:00 PM 
Symbol of Fury wrote:
Per his X Cooper has decided to decommit.

https://x.com/i/status/2007281116932387025


This one never felt right. I know they rank kickers / punters differently but being a "5-Star" and only 2 D1 offers (Ohio and Akron) is a bit weird.
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 1/3/2026 9:57:25 AM 
Symbol of Fury wrote:
Per his X Cooper has decided to decommit.

https://x.com/i/status/2007281116932387025


Let him go to Akron at this point. If he can't make up his mind soon enough, then we don't need him.
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 1/3/2026 1:36:28 PM 
Hello, I’m an Ohio University Alum, Wheelersburg Graduate, and local resident of the area. I have watched Cooper play sports from a small kid until his recent All-American senior season and appearance in the State Championship game. I think it’s important to note that Ohio University did not offer Cooper a scholarship or any financial assistance. They offered him a “preferred walk-on spot” and chance to “compete.” This practice of offering kids a walk-on spot is common practice for specialists at the D1 level. Over the last couple months, Cooper has gained tremendous momentum in visibility and attention from other D1 programs. This spotlight, has set the stage for Cooper to transition from a “walk-on” at OU to a complete full ride to another D1 school. This isn’t about “he can’t make up his mind,” it’s about what is the best financial decision for himself and family. OU obviously needs upgrades on their special teams unit, they are trying to achieve this goal through “walk on” opportunities, which we all know is going to be tough. While I love OU, I can’t fault any kid or parent turning down a potential life changing opportunity. Go Bobcats!
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 1/3/2026 3:02:04 PM 
BobcatAlum2002 wrote:
Hello, I’m an Ohio University Alum, Wheelersburg Graduate, and local resident of the area. I have watched Cooper play sports from a small kid until his recent All-American senior season and appearance in the State Championship game. I think it’s important to note that Ohio University did not offer Cooper a scholarship or any financial assistance. They offered him a “preferred walk-on spot” and chance to “compete.” This practice of offering kids a walk-on spot is common practice for specialists at the D1 level. Over the last couple months, Cooper has gained tremendous momentum in visibility and attention from other D1 programs. This spotlight, has set the stage for Cooper to transition from a “walk-on” at OU to a complete full ride to another D1 school. This isn’t about “he can’t make up his mind,” it’s about what is the best financial decision for himself and family. OU obviously needs upgrades on their special teams unit, they are trying to achieve this goal through “walk on” opportunities, which we all know is going to be tough. While I love OU, I can’t fault any kid or parent turning down a potential life changing opportunity. Go Bobcats!
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 1/3/2026 3:37:24 PM 
BobcatAlum2002 wrote:
Hello, I’m an Ohio University Alum, Wheelersburg Graduate, and local resident of the area. I have watched Cooper play sports from a small kid until his recent All-American senior season and appearance in the State Championship game. I think it’s important to note that Ohio University did not offer Cooper a scholarship or any financial assistance. They offered him a “preferred walk-on spot” and chance to “compete.” This practice of offering kids a walk-on spot is common practice for specialists at the D1 level. Over the last couple months, Cooper has gained tremendous momentum in visibility and attention from other D1 programs. This spotlight, has set the stage for Cooper to transition from a “walk-on” at OU to a complete full ride to another D1 school. This isn’t about “he can’t make up his mind,” it’s about what is the best financial decision for himself and family. OU obviously needs upgrades on their special teams unit, they are trying to achieve this goal through “walk on” opportunities, which we all know is going to be tough. While I love OU, I can’t fault any kid or parent turning down a potential life changing opportunity. Go Bobcats!


I don't fault Cooper either. He can do what he wants. Just would've liked to hear something from him a few weeks ago instead of now.

Financial reasons are popping up again. Hopefully the economic branch of OU is paying attention.
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   Posted: 1/4/2026 12:27:27 AM 
BobcatAlum2002 wrote:
Hello, I’m an Ohio University Alum, Wheelersburg Graduate, and local resident of the area. I have watched Cooper play sports from a small kid until his recent All-American senior season and appearance in the State Championship game. I think it’s important to note that Ohio University did not offer Cooper a scholarship or any financial assistance. They offered him a “preferred walk-on spot” and chance to “compete.” This practice of offering kids a walk-on spot is common practice for specialists at the D1 level. Over the last couple months, Cooper has gained tremendous momentum in visibility and attention from other D1 programs. This spotlight, has set the stage for Cooper to transition from a “walk-on” at OU to a complete full ride to another D1 school. This isn’t about “he can’t make up his mind,” it’s about what is the best financial decision for himself and family. OU obviously needs upgrades on their special teams unit, they are trying to achieve this goal through “walk on” opportunities, which we all know is going to be tough. While I love OU, I can’t fault any kid or parent turning down a potential life changing opportunity. Go Bobcats!


110% accurate on this!

Interesting, Frank started the no money for specialist unless they became the starter. Early on that worked for him. Hasn’t been that great of late.
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 1/6/2026 12:50:42 PM 
BillyTheCat wrote:
BobcatAlum2002 wrote:
Hello, I’m an Ohio University Alum, Wheelersburg Graduate, and local resident of the area. I have watched Cooper play sports from a small kid until his recent All-American senior season and appearance in the State Championship game. I think it’s important to note that Ohio University did not offer Cooper a scholarship or any financial assistance. They offered him a “preferred walk-on spot” and chance to “compete.” This practice of offering kids a walk-on spot is common practice for specialists at the D1 level. Over the last couple months, Cooper has gained tremendous momentum in visibility and attention from other D1 programs. This spotlight, has set the stage for Cooper to transition from a “walk-on” at OU to a complete full ride to another D1 school. This isn’t about “he can’t make up his mind,” it’s about what is the best financial decision for himself and family. OU obviously needs upgrades on their special teams unit, they are trying to achieve this goal through “walk on” opportunities, which we all know is going to be tough. While I love OU, I can’t fault any kid or parent turning down a potential life changing opportunity. Go Bobcats!


110% accurate on this!

Interesting, Frank started the no money for specialist unless they became the starter. Early on that worked for him. Hasn’t been that great of late.


Yea - that's kinda (at least) last decade thinking. Hopefully we stop being short-sighted and cheap, starting with Adubofour.

Last Edited: 1/6/2026 12:51:43 PM by cc-cat
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 1/6/2026 12:52:19 PM 
Signs with Marshall, but we got a commit today from PA.

Last Edited: 1/6/2026 12:54:11 PM by colobobcat66
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 1/6/2026 1:47:50 PM 
colobobcat66 wrote:
Signs with Marshall, but we got a commit today from PA.


I bet Marshall is giving him NIL money.

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   Posted: 1/6/2026 1:55:54 PM 
OhioCatFan wrote:
colobobcat66 wrote:
Signs with Marshall, but we got a commit today from PA.


I bet Marshall is giving him NIL money.


If we aren’t offering something, it’s going to be tougher to compete than it is now.

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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 1/6/2026 2:19:26 PM 
To be honest, "Cooper" as a first name doesn't fit for a Bobcat. I was thinking Fiami.
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 1/6/2026 4:30:50 PM 
No money for kickers might have worked win Solich was coach but no longer! Come on people, it’s two scholarships for good kickers. They are worth their weight in gold.
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   Posted: 1/8/2026 8:39:19 AM 
Casper71 wrote:
No money for kickers might have worked win Solich was coach but no longer! Come on people, it’s two scholarships for good kickers. They are worth their weight in gold.


Totally agree. Would rather have my main kicker on scholarship than the 7th wide receiver or DB... No?

Can somebody hit a pull up jumper for me?.....

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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 K Cooper Heimbach (Wheelersburg, OH) -- Ohio COMMIT
   Posted: 2/5/2026 9:10:21 AM 
To Marshall. Announcement said as a punter.
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