I agree.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

I bet Marshall is giving him NIL money.

To be honest, "Cooper" as a first name doesn't fit for a Bobcat. I was thinking Fiami.

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