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FANONTHEHILL

February 07, 2018, 07:29:09 am Last Edit: February 07, 2018, 12:35:13 pm by FANONTHEHILL
Signing day is always an exciting time for Razorback Football.  These last couple of weeks have been exciting to watch as we see the team add pieces to the puzzle.  On a personal note, it has also been an interesting couple of weeks for our family.  We have been excited by the offseason program of Coach Carroll and the potential for Cooper to possibly contribute in his redshirt junior year.  But sometimes, you get thrown a curveball.  His long term goal has always been a political science degree, a history degree, and then law school.  Last week Cooper came to the conclusion that he could add a course and complete his political science degree with a history minor this spring and begin law school this fall before his 21st birthday.  After a long family conversation and speaking with faculty, local attorneys, former athletes, and the coaching staff, Cooper is graduating and stepping away from football.  We are so proud that he has made this difficult decision and has a plan for his future.  He should be sitting for the bar exam at 23 years old and we couldn't be prouder.   

So I'll not be attending practices.  No more inside info.  Just a fan and the father of a former
player.  I have to be honest, it will be hard for our entire family when the season rolls around.  But this is the right decision for his future.  I do want everyone to know that the current staff has been awesome in this process.  They have told Cooper that he is not quitting the team, he is graduating and turning the next page.  They want him around.  They want him in the building.  They want him showing players and recruit parents that you can play football, have a 3.92 GPA and have a degree in three years.  He's s recruiter now.  Coach Morris, Coach Fry, and Coach Carroll have been awesome and our family is so excited about the future of this program. 

I have had many people over the last couple years PM me asking on behalf of their own family, what is it really like in the program.  I have never told anyone that there is a single second of regret from Cooper and about him choosing to be a Razorback.  That hasn't changed and never will.  Thanks to all of you for the kind words over the last few years.  I likely won't post as much since I won't have credible info, but I'll still be around to spar with anyone who takes a shot at one of these young men who wear the uniform and represent our school and state. 

Cooper is an exceptional young man and his mother and I are very proud of his past and excited for his future.  He believes that politics could be in his future.  So if you could do me one favor.  If you happen to see COOPER SONE on a ballot some time in the future, consider putting a check mark down beside his name.  He's never let us down, and I don't think he'll let you down either.

God Bless and Go Hogs
Jeff Sone
Favorite quote from practice.  Made to my son:<br /><br /><br />Technique is nice, but it comes down to this.  Block the F'er in front of you. - Sam Pittman 2015

woodrow hog call

Wow great post Fan, congratulations on raising such a level headed young man, best wishes for him in his journey.
"I hate rude behavior in a man, I won't tolerate it"

 

PharmacistHog

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Millennials suck...

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Hogs have hit a wall at the wrong time of the season.  I will go on record now and say they may not even get out of their regional.  The hitting has been carrying them with a few good pitching outings but they just don't have the reliable pitching they need to get back to the CWS.

MissippHog

Way to go Cooper and good luck!  FOTH, only problem I see with your post is the whole "I likely won't post as much" nonsense.  You are one of the more sane voices around, Hogville needs you  :)

Inhogswetrust

And this is what college sports should be about. Players growing, learning, playing and graduating! Congrats Cooper.
If I'm going to cheer players and coaches in victory, I damn sure ought to be man enough to stand with them in defeat.

"Why some people are so drawn to the irrational is something that has always puzzled me" - James Randi

East TN HAWG

My middle daughter graduated in Dec, and I enjoyed that more than my own graduation.  Congratulations dad, and enjoy the ride. 

jsfore

Congratulations to Connor and the Sone family!  Have enjoyed the inside conversations and while they may be missed by all we are very proud of what your son was able to accomplish in a short amount of time. God Speed!


Inhogswetrust

Quote from: East TN HAWG on February 07, 2018, 07:46:18 am
My middle daughter graduated in Dec, and I enjoyed that more than my own graduation.  Congratulations dad, and enjoy the ride. 

Children graduating college........More important than winning a super bowl.
If I'm going to cheer players and coaches in victory, I damn sure ought to be man enough to stand with them in defeat.

"Why some people are so drawn to the irrational is something that has always puzzled me" - James Randi

bphi11ips

Wow.  I know you and your family are very proud of Cooper.  He exemplifies what family and football are all about.  I hope he has a license plate soon that says UA Law.  It's a great law school. 

I'm disappointed because I was looking forward to spending some time with you this Fall.  My son, Matthew, will sign his "Commitment Letter" today at a ceremony with other players at Brentwood High School.  It isn't an LOI, but it does acknowledge the commitment he and the Razorback family have made to each other.  Matthew turned down some good full offers, but Arkansas is where his heart is.  He will do his best to earn a scholarship, but the experience and education he will get at UA will be second to none.  If his mom and I didn't believe that, we would have done our best to have him go somewhere else.  Cooper's experience as a walk-on confirms he made the right choice. 

I'll probably be taking a long vacation from Hogville myself pretty soon.  I have devoted far too much of my time here over the years anyway, but my "tldr" posts have always been from the heart.  Most of all, I have tried to keep some from rewriting Arkansas's history as a football team.  I saw yesterday that PWO commit Peyton Ausley referred to Arkansas as a "sleeping giant".  My guess is I know where he got that from.  I firmly believe we have the right coach at the right time.

Best of luck to Cooper in his law school and professional career.  I hope to meet you both soon.
Life is too short for grudges and feuds.

Inhogswetrust

Quote from: bphi11ips on February 07, 2018, 07:56:08 am
Wow.  I know you and your family are very proud of Cooper.  He exemplifies what family and football are all about.  I hope he has a license plate soon that says UA Law.  It's a great law school. 

I'm disappointed because I was looking forward to spending some time with you this Fall.  My son, Matthew, will sign his "Commitment Letter" today at a ceremony with other players at Brentwood High School.  It isn't an LOI, but it does acknowledge the commitment he and the Razorback family have made to each other.  Matthew turned down some good full offers, but Arkansas is where his heart is.  He will do his best to earn a scholarship, but the experience and education he will get at UA will be second to none.  If his mom and I didn't believe that, we would have done our best to have him go somewhere else.  Cooper's experience as a walk-on confirms he made the right choice. 

I'll probably be taking a long vacation from Hogville myself pretty soon.  I have devoted far too much of my time here over the years anyway, but my "tldr" posts have always been from the heart.  Most of all, I have tried to keep some from rewriting Arkansas's history as a football team.  I saw yesterday that PWO commit Peyton Ausley referred to Arkansas as a "sleeping giant".  My guess is I know where he got that from.  I firmly believe we have the right coach at the right time.

Best of luck to Cooper in his law school and professional career.  I hope to meet you both soon.

Well done and congrats to your son Matthew!
If I'm going to cheer players and coaches in victory, I damn sure ought to be man enough to stand with them in defeat.

"Why some people are so drawn to the irrational is something that has always puzzled me" - James Randi

HogShat

Wow... Cooper will go far, and we see where he gets it from. Congrats to him.

Karma

Congrats.  That's the goal, graduate and move on to the next preferred destination. Law school is a worthwhile effort, tell him to stick with it when it gets hard. (Which given his past there is no doubt he will).

Oklahawg

Quite a thread - two of our classiest posters marking family transitions by sharing with HV.

Isn't it strange? People who have never met build relationships on a message board. We share a love of the Hogs.

Doesn't happen for all people, mind you. I think it is easier for those of us (I am including myself in this category) still see "relationship building" as a significant goal for message board activity. Some of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting were found right here: David, Jason...you guys are awesome. And, the oddity of it all - finding life-long friends here but not immediately knowing it: Stan, Grag, Ron, Scott, Ron...so glad we had our time together many years ago so we could have our HV time together.

Best to Cooper and Matthew, and Dad and Dad - don't be a stranger. You are still the reason HV is such a great place.
I am a Hog fan. I was long before my name was etched, twice, on the sidewalks on the Hill. I will be long after Sam Pittman and Eric Mussleman are coaches, and Hunter Yuracheck is AD. I am a Hog fan when we win, when we lose and when we don't play. I love hearing the UA band play the National Anthem on game day, but I sing along to the Alma Mater. I am a Hog fan.<br /><br />A liberal education is at the heart of a civil society, and at the heart of a liberal education is the act of teaching. - Bart Giamatti <br /><br />"It is a puzzling thing. The truth knocks on the door and you say, 'Go away, I'm looking for the truth,' and so it goes away. Puzzling." ― Robert M. Pirsig<br /><br />Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too.  – Yogi Berra

 

revolution

Thanks for your always classy and gracious words.  May God bless you and your family each day!

MasterChiefHog

You are living the dream as a Razorback father. No one could ask for more. I appreciate all your insight and have read most of your posts. I even scan your posts to see what I've missed. It's been great "knowing" you and thank you for all your contributions on HV.
MCH
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And then we are hanging an SEC WEST Champion banner.

bphi11ips

Quote from: Oklahawg on February 07, 2018, 08:15:12 am
Quite a thread - two of our classiest posters marking family transitions by sharing with HV.

Isn't it strange? People who have never met build relationships on a message board. We share a love of the Hogs.

Doesn't happen for all people, mind you. I think it is easier for those of us (I am including myself in this category) still see "relationship building" as a significant goal for message board activity. Some of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting were found right here: David, Jason...you guys are awesome. And, the oddity of it all - finding life-long friends here but not immediately knowing it: Stan, Grag, Ron, Scott, Ron...so glad we had our time together many years ago so we could have our HV time together.

Best to Cooper and Matthew, and Dad and Dad - don't be a stranger. You are still the reason HV is such a great place.

Thanks, Oklahawg.  It's always a pleasure sharing my passion for the Razorbacks with my Hogville brothers and sisters. 
Life is too short for grudges and feuds.

hoglady

Quote from: FANONTHEHILL on February 07, 2018, 07:29:09 am
Signing day is always an exciting time for Razorback Football.  These last couple of weeks have been exciting to watch as we see the team add pieces to the puzzle.  On a personal note, it has also been an interesting couple of weeks for our family.  We have been excited by the offseason program of Coach Carroll and the potential for Cooper to possibly contribute in his redshirt junior year.  Last week, he was thrown a curveball.  His long term goal has always been a political science degree, and history degree, and then law school.  Last week Cooper was made aware that he could add a course and complete his political science degree, a history minor this spring and begin law school this fall before his 21st birthday.  After a long family conversation and speaking with faculty, local attorneys, former athletes, and the coaching staff, Cooper is graduating and stepping away from football.  We are so proud that he has made this difficult decision and has a plan for his future.  He should be sitting for the bar exam at 23 years old and we couldn’t be prouder.   

So I’ll not be attending practices.  No more inside info.  Just a fan and the father of a former
player.  I have to be honest, it will be hard for our entire family when the season rolls around.  But this is the right decision for his future.  I do want everyone to know that the current staff has been awesome in this process.  They have told Cooper that he is not quitting the team, he is graduating and turning the next page.  They want him around.  They want him in the building.  They want him showing recruit parents that you can play football, have a 3.92 GPA and have a degree in three years.  He’s s recruiter now.  Coach Morris, Coach Fry, and Coach Carroll have been awesome and our family is so excited about the future of this program. 

I have had many people over the last couple years PM me asking on behalf of their own family, what is it really like in the program.  I have never told anyone that there is a single second or regret from Cooper and our family for him to be a Razorback.  That hasn’t changed and never will.  Thanks to all of you for the kind words over the last few years.  I likely won’t post as much since I won’t have credible info, but I’ll still be around to spar with anyone who takes a shot at one of these young men who wear the uniform and represent our school and state. 

Cooper is an exceptional young man and his mother and I are very proud of his past and excited for his future.  He believes that politics could be in his future.  So if you could do me one favor.  If you happen to see COOPER SONE on a ballot some time in the future, consider putting a check mark down beside his name.  He’s never let us down, and I don’t think he’ll let you down either.

God Bless and Go Hogs
Jeff Sone


Very happy for you and your son - sounds like he made a mature decision for his future.
I'm sure you are a very proud Papa.

But please don't stop posting - if "inside info" was a prerequisite for posting on this site most of us wouldn't be here.
Inside every "older" person is a younger person wondering what the hell happened?

"Compassion for animals is intimately associated with goodness of character, and it may be confidently asserted that he who is cruel to animals cannot be a good man."
― Arthur Schopenhauer, The Basis of Morality

redleg

Quote from: FANONTHEHILL on February 07, 2018, 07:29:09 am
Signing day is always an exciting time for Razorback Football.  These last couple of weeks have been exciting to watch as we see the team add pieces to the puzzle.  On a personal note, it has also been an interesting couple of weeks for our family.  We have been excited by the offseason program of Coach Carroll and the potential for Cooper to possibly contribute in his redshirt junior year.  Last week, he was thrown a curveball.  His long term goal has always been a political science degree, and history degree, and then law school.  Last week Cooper was made aware that he could add a course and complete his political science degree, a history minor this spring and begin law school this fall before his 21st birthday.  After a long family conversation and speaking with faculty, local attorneys, former athletes, and the coaching staff, Cooper is graduating and stepping away from football.  We are so proud that he has made this difficult decision and has a plan for his future.  He should be sitting for the bar exam at 23 years old and we couldn't be prouder.   

So I'll not be attending practices.  No more inside info.  Just a fan and the father of a former
player.  I have to be honest, it will be hard for our entire family when the season rolls around.  But this is the right decision for his future.  I do want everyone to know that the current staff has been awesome in this process.  They have told Cooper that he is not quitting the team, he is graduating and turning the next page.  They want him around.  They want him in the building.  They want him showing recruit parents that you can play football, have a 3.92 GPA and have a degree in three years.  He's s recruiter now.  Coach Morris, Coach Fry, and Coach Carroll have been awesome and our family is so excited about the future of this program. 

I have had many people over the last couple years PM me asking on behalf of their own family, what is it really like in the program.  I have never told anyone that there is a single second or regret from Cooper and our family for him to be a Razorback.  That hasn't changed and never will.  Thanks to all of you for the kind words over the last few years.  I likely won't post as much since I won't have credible info, but I'll still be around to spar with anyone who takes a shot at one of these young men who wear the uniform and represent our school and state. 

Cooper is an exceptional young man and his mother and I are very proud of his past and excited for his future.  He believes that politics could be in his future.  So if you could do me one favor.  If you happen to see COOPER SONE on a ballot some time in the future, consider putting a check mark down beside his name.  He's never let us down, and I don't think he'll let you down either.

God Bless and Go Hogs
Jeff Sone
Congrats to your son and your family. My son, who was born in Little Rock and is a Hogs fan, is in law school in NOLA. Maybe one day they can be on a party ticket together! WPS!
If it ain't broke, fix it till it is.

oldman1015

Arkansas, the left lane state.

HogInThaGrove

Quote from: FANONTHEHILL on February 07, 2018, 07:29:09 am
Signing day is always an exciting time for Razorback Football.  These last couple of weeks have been exciting to watch as we see the team add pieces to the puzzle.  On a personal note, it has also been an interesting couple of weeks for our family.  We have been excited by the offseason program of Coach Carroll and the potential for Cooper to possibly contribute in his redshirt junior year.  Last week, he was thrown a curveball.  His long term goal has always been a political science degree, and history degree, and then law school.  Last week Cooper was made aware that he could add a course and complete his political science degree, a history minor this spring and begin law school this fall before his 21st birthday.  After a long family conversation and speaking with faculty, local attorneys, former athletes, and the coaching staff, Cooper is graduating and stepping away from football.  We are so proud that he has made this difficult decision and has a plan for his future.  He should be sitting for the bar exam at 23 years old and we couldn't be prouder.   

So I'll not be attending practices.  No more inside info.  Just a fan and the father of a former
player.  I have to be honest, it will be hard for our entire family when the season rolls around.  But this is the right decision for his future.  I do want everyone to know that the current staff has been awesome in this process.  They have told Cooper that he is not quitting the team, he is graduating and turning the next page.  They want him around.  They want him in the building.  They want him showing recruit parents that you can play football, have a 3.92 GPA and have a degree in three years.  He's s recruiter now.  Coach Morris, Coach Fry, and Coach Carroll have been awesome and our family is so excited about the future of this program. 

I have had many people over the last couple years PM me asking on behalf of their own family, what is it really like in the program.  I have never told anyone that there is a single second or regret from Cooper and our family for him to be a Razorback.  That hasn't changed and never will.  Thanks to all of you for the kind words over the last few years.  I likely won't post as much since I won't have credible info, but I'll still be around to spar with anyone who takes a shot at one of these young men who wear the uniform and represent our school and state. 

Cooper is an exceptional young man and his mother and I are very proud of his past and excited for his future.  He believes that politics could be in his future.  So if you could do me one favor.  If you happen to see COOPER SONE on a ballot some time in the future, consider putting a check mark down beside his name.  He's never let us down, and I don't think he'll let you down either.

God Bless and Go Hogs
Jeff Sone

Great stuff.  Congrats on raising a great young man and I hope I'm able to see him on a ballot some time in the future.  Lord knows we need as many good, honest, respectful people in government as possible.  Good luck to him and the whole family!

hoglady

Quote from: bphi11ips on February 07, 2018, 07:56:08 am
Wow.  I know you and your family are very proud of Cooper.  He exemplifies what family and football are all about.  I hope he has a license plate soon that says UA Law.  It's a great law school. 

I'm disappointed because I was looking forward to spending some time with you this Fall.  My son, Matthew, will sign his "Commitment Letter" today at a ceremony with other players at Brentwood High School.  It isn't an LOI, but it does acknowledge the commitment he and the Razorback family have made to each other.  Matthew turned down some good full offers, but Arkansas is where his heart is.  He will do his best to earn a scholarship, but the experience and education he will get at UA will be second to none.  If his mom and I didn't believe that, we would have done our best to have him go somewhere else.  Cooper's experience as a walk-on confirms he made the right choice. 

I'll probably be taking a long vacation from Hogville myself pretty soon.  I have devoted far too much of my time here over the years anyway, but my "tldr" posts have always been from the heart.  Most of all, I have tried to keep some from rewriting Arkansas's history as a football team.  I saw yesterday that PWO commit Peyton Ausley referred to Arkansas as a "sleeping giant".  My guess is I know where he got that from.  I firmly believe we have the right coach at the right time.

Best of luck to Cooper in his law school and professional career.  I hope to meet you both soon.

And another proud Papa!!
Congratulations again to your son.
Don't stay away too much - you are one of my favorite posters and you know those crazy GSD threads most certainly need your rational posts.
Inside every "older" person is a younger person wondering what the hell happened?

"Compassion for animals is intimately associated with goodness of character, and it may be confidently asserted that he who is cruel to animals cannot be a good man."
― Arthur Schopenhauer, The Basis of Morality

Mo_Better_Hogs

Best of luck to the Sone family. Thank you for all your contributions to the cardinal and white.

oldhawg

Congratulations to Cooper, you, and the rest of the family.  Am sure you are deservedly proud of Cooper, and will always be there to support him in all of his endeavors.  That's what families are all about.  Don't stop posting, you still have a better perspective than most of the HV posters will ever have.

Bacons Rebellion

Congrats! It's surely a good decision. Football is just for the moment unless you're going pro. Cooper has already learned most of the valuable lessons sports teaches.

I had that conversation with my daughter 6 years ago when she was being recruiting by small schools for softball, but she wanted to go to William & Mary (no scholarship softball). No comparison in academics. We have no doubt it was the right decision. She went to W&M, played club ball (against teams like Navy, Kentucky, UVA, etc.) graduated with a  STEM degree, and just accepted an after-work job coaching high school softball -- first practice in 12 days, but Dad isn't counting.

 

SoonerBaHog

Congrats to you and your son.  I too am a proud father of a U of A graduate.  The best of luck to both of you.

oldhawg

Fan On The Hill
bphi11ips
Bacons Rebellion
Oklahawg
Inhogswetrust
Others


Love these personnel insight messages.  They add a little humanity and familiarity to HV.  Family.

hogoffate

Congratulations to you both.  A lot of hard work through the years has paid off.

Sed76

Best of luck to your son and thank you for all the insight you have provided.

liljo

Congratulations for raising such a fine young man.

That's "the good stuff." May Cooper live a long and blessed life.
Hogville: A place where Hog fans gather to discuss all things Razorbacks in peace.

jimmiewkersh

Congratulations and know you are a blessed family.  Cannot be more proud for you and your family.  Way to go and law school is a wonderful decision.

Hoggish1


Vantage 8 dude

Quote from: FANONTHEHILL on February 07, 2018, 07:29:09 am
Signing day is always an exciting time for Razorback Football.  These last couple of weeks have been exciting to watch as we see the team add pieces to the puzzle.  On a personal note, it has also been an interesting couple of weeks for our family.  We have been excited by the offseason program of Coach Carroll and the potential for Cooper to possibly contribute in his redshirt junior year.  Last week, he was thrown a curveball.  His long term goal has always been a political science degree, and history degree, and then law school.  Last week Cooper was made aware that he could add a course and complete his political science degree, a history minor this spring and begin law school this fall before his 21st birthday.  After a long family conversation and speaking with faculty, local attorneys, former athletes, and the coaching staff, Cooper is graduating and stepping away from football.  We are so proud that he has made this difficult decision and has a plan for his future.  He should be sitting for the bar exam at 23 years old and we couldn't be prouder.   

So I'll not be attending practices.  No more inside info.  Just a fan and the father of a former
player.  I have to be honest, it will be hard for our entire family when the season rolls around.  But this is the right decision for his future.  I do want everyone to know that the current staff has been awesome in this process.  They have told Cooper that he is not quitting the team, he is graduating and turning the next page.  They want him around.  They want him in the building.  They want him showing recruit parents that you can play football, have a 3.92 GPA and have a degree in three years.  He's s recruiter now.  Coach Morris, Coach Fry, and Coach Carroll have been awesome and our family is so excited about the future of this program. 

I have had many people over the last couple years PM me asking on behalf of their own family, what is it really like in the program.  I have never told anyone that there is a single second or regret from Cooper and our family for him to be a Razorback.  That hasn't changed and never will.  Thanks to all of you for the kind words over the last few years.  I likely won't post as much since I won't have credible info, but I'll still be around to spar with anyone who takes a shot at one of these young men who wear the uniform and represent our school and state. 

Cooper is an exceptional young man and his mother and I are very proud of his past and excited for his future.  He believes that politics could be in his future.  So if you could do me one favor.  If you happen to see COOPER SONE on a ballot some time in the future, consider putting a check mark down beside his name.  He's never let us down, and I don't think he'll let you down either.

God Bless and Go Hogs
Jeff Sone
Congrats to your both your family and most certainly your son. This is a tremendous opportunity and blessing to all involved. Want to wish him all the very best throughout the future. I also want to thank you so much for all your dedication and sharing information concerning the program. It's be much appreciated by this fan.

bphi11ips

Quote from: hoglady on February 07, 2018, 09:35:21 am
And another proud Papa!!
Congratulations again to your son.
Don't stay away too much - you are one of my favorite posters and you know those crazy GSD threads most certainly need your rational posts.

Thank you.  I thought of you when I said "sisters"!  You have always been one of my favorites and know more about football and basketball than most men I know.

The GSD is one reason I probably need to retire for the time being.  You and most know that I love the Razorbacks and will always swear to anyone I meet that the entire state of Arkansas is God's Country.  Please help these guys and gals keep it between the lines. 
Life is too short for grudges and feuds.

FutureMan

Such an awesome post.  Thanks for everything you have done on this board, Fan.  And more importantly, good luck to Cooper!  I know he will be successful in wherever life takes him.
"Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit."
- E.E. Cummings

MuskogeeHogFan

Quote from: FANONTHEHILL on February 07, 2018, 07:29:09 am
Signing day is always an exciting time for Razorback Football.  These last couple of weeks have been exciting to watch as we see the team add pieces to the puzzle.  On a personal note, it has also been an interesting couple of weeks for our family.  We have been excited by the offseason program of Coach Carroll and the potential for Cooper to possibly contribute in his redshirt junior year.  Last week, he was thrown a curveball.  His long term goal has always been a political science degree, and history degree, and then law school.  Last week Cooper was made aware that he could add a course and complete his political science degree, a history minor this spring and begin law school this fall before his 21st birthday.  After a long family conversation and speaking with faculty, local attorneys, former athletes, and the coaching staff, Cooper is graduating and stepping away from football.  We are so proud that he has made this difficult decision and has a plan for his future.  He should be sitting for the bar exam at 23 years old and we couldn't be prouder.   

So I'll not be attending practices.  No more inside info.  Just a fan and the father of a former
player.  I have to be honest, it will be hard for our entire family when the season rolls around.  But this is the right decision for his future.  I do want everyone to know that the current staff has been awesome in this process.  They have told Cooper that he is not quitting the team, he is graduating and turning the next page.  They want him around.  They want him in the building.  They want him showing recruit parents that you can play football, have a 3.92 GPA and have a degree in three years.  He's s recruiter now.  Coach Morris, Coach Fry, and Coach Carroll have been awesome and our family is so excited about the future of this program. 

I have had many people over the last couple years PM me asking on behalf of their own family, what is it really like in the program.  I have never told anyone that there is a single second or regret from Cooper and our family for him to be a Razorback.  That hasn't changed and never will.  Thanks to all of you for the kind words over the last few years.  I likely won't post as much since I won't have credible info, but I'll still be around to spar with anyone who takes a shot at one of these young men who wear the uniform and represent our school and state. 

Cooper is an exceptional young man and his mother and I are very proud of his past and excited for his future.  He believes that politics could be in his future.  So if you could do me one favor.  If you happen to see COOPER SONE on a ballot some time in the future, consider putting a check mark down beside his name.  He's never let us down, and I don't think he'll let you down either.

God Bless and Go Hogs
Jeff Sone

Very, very happy for you, your family and of course, for Cooper. That is an incredibly mature decision on his part. I wish him the very best and certainly appreciate the effort and sacrifices that he made the last few years on behalf of the Hogs.
Go Hogs Go!

Kevin

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.<br />James 4:7
Reject Every Kind Of Evil 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Dark Helmet Hog

Quote from: FANONTHEHILL on February 07, 2018, 07:29:09 am
Signing day is always an exciting time for Razorback Football.  These last couple of weeks have been exciting to watch as we see the team add pieces to the puzzle.  On a personal note, it has also been an interesting couple of weeks for our family.  We have been excited by the offseason program of Coach Carroll and the potential for Cooper to possibly contribute in his redshirt junior year.  Last week, he was thrown a curveball.  His long term goal has always been a political science degree, and history degree, and then law school.  Last week Cooper was made aware that he could add a course and complete his political science degree, a history minor this spring and begin law school this fall before his 21st birthday.  After a long family conversation and speaking with faculty, local attorneys, former athletes, and the coaching staff, Cooper is graduating and stepping away from football.  We are so proud that he has made this difficult decision and has a plan for his future.  He should be sitting for the bar exam at 23 years old and we couldn’t be prouder.   

So I’ll not be attending practices.  No more inside info.  Just a fan and the father of a former
player.  I have to be honest, it will be hard for our entire family when the season rolls around.  But this is the right decision for his future.  I do want everyone to know that the current staff has been awesome in this process.  They have told Cooper that he is not quitting the team, he is graduating and turning the next page.  They want him around.  They want him in the building.  They want him showing recruit parents that you can play football, have a 3.92 GPA and have a degree in three years.  He’s s recruiter now.  Coach Morris, Coach Fry, and Coach Carroll have been awesome and our family is so excited about the future of this program. 

I have had many people over the last couple years PM me asking on behalf of their own family, what is it really like in the program.  I have never told anyone that there is a single second or regret from Cooper and our family for him to be a Razorback.  That hasn’t changed and never will.  Thanks to all of you for the kind words over the last few years.  I likely won’t post as much since I won’t have credible info, but I’ll still be around to spar with anyone who takes a shot at one of these young men who wear the uniform and represent our school and state. 

Cooper is an exceptional young man and his mother and I are very proud of his past and excited for his future.  He believes that politics could be in his future.  So if you could do me one favor.  If you happen to see COOPER SONE on a ballot some time in the future, consider putting a check mark down beside his name.  He’s never let us down, and I don’t think he’ll let you down either.

God Bless and Go Hogs
Jeff Sone

This is truly an outstanding story and is what being a Razorback student athlete is all about. Congrats and be proud. WPS!

snoblind


Hawgey-Davidson

Life is about believing in and living your dreams. This is living life. Congrats Fan and family and especially to Cooper. Live life well!

Cotton

Once a Hog, Always a Hog.

Best wishes Cooper and family.

Don't be a stranger FOTH.
"Who got a Scantron for Ryan Mallet?"  - Ryan Mallet, 2009

Razorbacks in Mexico

Ponderin' SUX

JS22

Quote from: FANONTHEHILL on February 07, 2018, 07:29:09 am
Signing day is always an exciting time for Razorback Football.  These last couple of weeks have been exciting to watch as we see the team add pieces to the puzzle.  On a personal note, it has also been an interesting couple of weeks for our family.  We have been excited by the offseason program of Coach Carroll and the potential for Cooper to possibly contribute in his redshirt junior year.  But sometimes, you get thrown a curveball.  His long term goal has always been a political science degree, a history degree, and then law school.  Last week Cooper came to the conclusion that he could add a course and complete his political science degree with a history minor this spring and begin law school this fall before his 21st birthday.  After a long family conversation and speaking with faculty, local attorneys, former athletes, and the coaching staff, Cooper is graduating and stepping away from football.  We are so proud that he has made this difficult decision and has a plan for his future.  He should be sitting for the bar exam at 23 years old and we couldn't be prouder.   

So I'll not be attending practices.  No more inside info.  Just a fan and the father of a former
player.  I have to be honest, it will be hard for our entire family when the season rolls around.  But this is the right decision for his future.  I do want everyone to know that the current staff has been awesome in this process.  They have told Cooper that he is not quitting the team, he is graduating and turning the next page.  They want him around.  They want him in the building.  They want him showing recruit parents that you can play football, have a 3.92 GPA and have a degree in three years.  He's s recruiter now.  Coach Morris, Coach Fry, and Coach Carroll have been awesome and our family is so excited about the future of this program. 

I have had many people over the last couple years PM me asking on behalf of their own family, what is it really like in the program.  I have never told anyone that there is a single second of regret from Cooper and our family for him to be a Razorback.  That hasn't changed and never will.  Thanks to all of you for the kind words over the last few years.  I likely won't post as much since I won't have credible info, but I'll still be around to spar with anyone who takes a shot at one of these young men who wear the uniform and represent our school and state. 

Cooper is an exceptional young man and his mother and I are very proud of his past and excited for his future.  He believes that politics could be in his future.  So if you could do me one favor.  If you happen to see COOPER SONE on a ballot some time in the future, consider putting a check mark down beside his name.  He's never let us down, and I don't think he'll let you down either.

God Bless and Go Hogs
Jeff Sone

Congrats to Cooper! God bless him in the next phase of his life!

sickboy

Quote from: Cotton on February 07, 2018, 11:16:13 am
Once a Hog, Always a Hog.

Best wishes Cooper and family.

Don't be a stranger FOTH.

Unless he's a democrat. Then the fans'll turn on him like a blind pitbull in a hen house.

zane

Good for him. Bittersweet for all involved I'm sure but this will probably be the best decision. Congrats to him.
RIP LSUfan

phadedhawg


SweetSassyMolassy

Congratulations, that is fantastic!  I hope he at least gets a summer to have a well-earned vacation. ;D

sowmonella

Your pride in Cooper is well deserved. You should keep posting and encourage Cooper to join the fun. I don't believe EXHOGONTHEHILL is taken. 8)
Not trying to brag or make anyone jealous but I can still fit into the same pair of socks I wore in high school.
Proud member since August 2003

OneTuskOverTheLine™

 Proud with you for your son's accomplishments, and I'm proud of you for doing what God called you to do that night that you and your wife were just having a little fun. I'm jealous of the legacy you have, but so glad to celebrate it vicariously through your posts past as well as above. Your logical and rational insight along with actual knowledge have added more to Hogville than anything I can imagine any pay-site has had to offer for the past two years. We have all been truly blessed with your presence... Thank You and +1 again.
Quote from: capehog on March 12, 2010...
My ex wife had a pet monkey I used to play with. That was one of the few things I liked about her

quote from: golf2day on June 19, 2014....
I'm disgusted, but kinda excited. Now I'm disgusted that I'm excited.

OneTuskOverTheLine™

Quote from: sickboy on February 07, 2018, 11:19:03 am
Unless he's a democrat. Then the fans'll turn on him like a blind pitbull in a hen house.
Drop him like a deuce... ;)
Quote from: capehog on March 12, 2010...
My ex wife had a pet monkey I used to play with. That was one of the few things I liked about her

quote from: golf2day on June 19, 2014....
I'm disgusted, but kinda excited. Now I'm disgusted that I'm excited.

Steef

Quote from: FANONTHEHILL on February 07, 2018, 07:29:09 am
Signing day is always an exciting time for Razorback Football.  These last couple of weeks have been exciting to watch as we see the team add pieces to the puzzle.  On a personal note, it has also been an interesting couple of weeks for our family.  We have been excited by the offseason program of Coach Carroll and the potential for Cooper to possibly contribute in his redshirt junior year.  But sometimes, you get thrown a curveball.  His long term goal has always been a political science degree, a history degree, and then law school.  Last week Cooper came to the conclusion that he could add a course and complete his political science degree with a history minor this spring and begin law school this fall before his 21st birthday.  After a long family conversation and speaking with faculty, local attorneys, former athletes, and the coaching staff, Cooper is graduating and stepping away from football.  We are so proud that he has made this difficult decision and has a plan for his future.  He should be sitting for the bar exam at 23 years old and we couldn't be prouder.   

So I'll not be attending practices.  No more inside info.  Just a fan and the father of a former
player.  I have to be honest, it will be hard for our entire family when the season rolls around.  But this is the right decision for his future.  I do want everyone to know that the current staff has been awesome in this process.  They have told Cooper that he is not quitting the team, he is graduating and turning the next page.  They want him around.  They want him in the building.  They want him showing players and recruit parents that you can play football, have a 3.92 GPA and have a degree in three years.  He's s recruiter now.  Coach Morris, Coach Fry, and Coach Carroll have been awesome and our family is so excited about the future of this program. 

I have had many people over the last couple years PM me asking on behalf of their own family, what is it really like in the program.  I have never told anyone that there is a single second of regret from Cooper and about him choosing to be a Razorback.  That hasn't changed and never will.  Thanks to all of you for the kind words over the last few years.  I likely won't post as much since I won't have credible info, but I'll still be around to spar with anyone who takes a shot at one of these young men who wear the uniform and represent our school and state. 

Cooper is an exceptional young man and his mother and I are very proud of his past and excited for his future.  He believes that politics could be in his future.  So if you could do me one favor.  If you happen to see COOPER SONE on a ballot some time in the future, consider putting a check mark down beside his name.  He's never let us down, and I don't think he'll let you down either.

God Bless and Go Hogs
Jeff Sone

An ATTORNEY!!!    YUCK!!!

j/k (well, kinda) The world does need a few decent human beings to be attorneys.

Congrats on raising such a splendid son. And thanks.

AFWarrior83

Quote from: FANONTHEHILL on February 07, 2018, 07:29:09 am
Signing day is always an exciting time for Razorback Football.  These last couple of weeks have been exciting to watch as we see the team add pieces to the puzzle.  On a personal note, it has also been an interesting couple of weeks for our family.  We have been excited by the offseason program of Coach Carroll and the potential for Cooper to possibly contribute in his redshirt junior year.  But sometimes, you get thrown a curveball.  His long term goal has always been a political science degree, a history degree, and then law school.  Last week Cooper came to the conclusion that he could add a course and complete his political science degree with a history minor this spring and begin law school this fall before his 21st birthday.  After a long family conversation and speaking with faculty, local attorneys, former athletes, and the coaching staff, Cooper is graduating and stepping away from football.  We are so proud that he has made this difficult decision and has a plan for his future.  He should be sitting for the bar exam at 23 years old and we couldn't be prouder.   

So I'll not be attending practices.  No more inside info.  Just a fan and the father of a former
player.  I have to be honest, it will be hard for our entire family when the season rolls around.  But this is the right decision for his future.  I do want everyone to know that the current staff has been awesome in this process.  They have told Cooper that he is not quitting the team, he is graduating and turning the next page.  They want him around.  They want him in the building.  They want him showing players and recruit parents that you can play football, have a 3.92 GPA and have a degree in three years.  He's s recruiter now.  Coach Morris, Coach Fry, and Coach Carroll have been awesome and our family is so excited about the future of this program. 

I have had many people over the last couple years PM me asking on behalf of their own family, what is it really like in the program.  I have never told anyone that there is a single second of regret from Cooper and about him choosing to be a Razorback.  That hasn't changed and never will.  Thanks to all of you for the kind words over the last few years.  I likely won't post as much since I won't have credible info, but I'll still be around to spar with anyone who takes a shot at one of these young men who wear the uniform and represent our school and state. 

Cooper is an exceptional young man and his mother and I are very proud of his past and excited for his future.  He believes that politics could be in his future.  So if you could do me one favor.  If you happen to see COOPER SONE on a ballot some time in the future, consider putting a check mark down beside his name.  He's never let us down, and I don't think he'll let you down either.

God Bless and Go Hogs
Jeff Sone


What a great post! It sounds like your son has a very bright future. Thank you for the "insider" information you brought to the site. Y'all will always be Arkansas Razorbacks.
Hogville member since 2005.