Cooper Acuff

Centre College Lacrosse

[Deemer Class @22classy]

Interesting Recruiting Advice: “Enjoy the process”

Quite honestly for most the process can really suck.

“Have fun” - yes thank you I’ll have fun in 6 games of 100 degree heat (times 6-10 events).

I’m guilty of saying these things. But I think we need to keep it real now too with the state of lacrosse.

It’s stressful, it’s pressure, and it’s competitive in a very negative way.

When you get through it, hopefully you can find the joy. Hopefully you can find the gratitude. Hopefully you can find the perspective of the lessons learned and are better for it.

The process can really suck - and it’s ok to day it.

[Kevin Boilard @KevinBoilard]

this is the wildest mic’d up hit and reaction I’ve ever seen

[John Varlas @johnvarlas]

ECS currently has an NFL player, an NBA player and an MLB player. Can any other school make that claim locally? Or how about state-wide?

[ECS Eagles Athletics @ECSAthletics]

Congratulations to Cooper Acuff who signed to continue his academic and lacrosse career at Centre College. #GoEagles

[William Cheairs @CheairsWilliam]

Thank you to God, my parents, and my coaches. It’s always been a dream to play football at the next level and thanks to all of them I have the opportunity to. I am excited for my next at Arkansas Tech!
#AGTG
@BlakeButler63 @BNewman60 @WillGilchrist5 @CoachTrey_Adams @CSmithScout

[William Cheairs @CheairsWilliam]

After a great phone call I am blessed to receive a scholarship offer from Arkansas Tech University! #AGTG
@BlakeButler63
@johnvarlas
@CSmithScout

[Cooper Acuff @cooperacuff]

Happy Thanksgiving!!

[Cooper Acuff @cooperacuff]

I am beyond grateful to God, my family, my coaches, and teammates who have helped me get here. Thank you!

[William Cheairs @CheairsWilliam]

Love these guys and all the times we spent together. Couldn’t be happier with the way we came together this year and played for each guy next to us. ❤️
@cooperacuff
@henry4crosby
@KadeButler2025
@grahamsorg25
@FisherTrip901
@KyleMabie4

[William Cheairs @CheairsWilliam]

Honored to be on the @memphisnews top offensive players list midway through the season! @KadeButler2025 with the dimes

[John Varlas @johnvarlas]

If I were doing an all-Varlas football team, I’d save a spot for William Cheairs of ECS. Excellent two-way player.

[Cooper Acuff @cooperacuff]

Top 3 Sphere show yet! This music continues to bless our ears 59 years later. A Mayer clinic was put on last night! #DeadForever

[Anthony Sain @SainAsylum]

A few things that came to me today in deep thought lol

We as Grizz fans are dealing with a wild roller coaster of emotions since the deflating end to the “team photo” 2021-22 “gold accessories” season - which was by far one of the most fun seasons ever

The next season had so much promise

Top in the West and still winning after moving off of two role players in Melt & SloMo

Got our first Christmas Day Game & our superstar got his first signature shoe

And then the season derailed

•Fine in the west comments received backlash
•Crushed in first ever Christmas Day Game
•Lakers loss and Shannon Sharpe incident
•Adams injury
•Clarke injury
•Ja suspension & other off court incidents
•Ja injury
•Dillon Brooks nonsense
•Smacked in the first round by the Lakers

Then comes the next season

•Ja suspended again
•Adams out for season with mishandled surgery
•No real feel of what Smart can be for us due to injuries pre and in-season
•Ja injury
•Ja civil suit
•Historically Injured Season From Hell

That’s a lot for a fanbase to endure although we had some very bright moments along the way in being blessed with two vital rotation pieces in Vince Williams and GG Jackson - with GG having star potential

It makes you anxious, it makes you beg for transparency and transactions

It makes you want to see a team that can compete at the highest level after a two year roller coaster ride of emotions

It makes you question your own logic

It makes you feed into national and even local narratives of doubt

But it’s ok to believe

It’s ok to have faith that our young squad lead by stars entering their prime surrounded by many that are poised for a breakout can compete on the highest level

The lack of trust and fear is understandable but it’s also ok to believe again

[Mark Derner @DarkMerner]

John Mayer’s reaction to playing Althea one song early was hilarious

[Cooper Acuff @cooperacuff]

The beginning for William!

[William Cheairs @CheairsWilliam]

After a great camp today at UT Chattanooga I’m and blessed and honored to have received an offer from @SewaneeFootball! #AGTG
@mikemcghee16 @BlakeButler63

[Cooper Acuff @cooperacuff]

Great drill, Great song

[Thomas Mariano 🧢 @TomMariano81]

Great box drill we borrowed and love #mapleleaf

[E5Mayor🇹🇹™ @e5_mayor]

I meannn when we look at the stats

[ᴄᴏʟᴇ @CREAMYCOLE]

The Grizzlies are missing 70 points & 4 of their top 6 players so I don’t want to hear that excuse😂

[Cooper Acuff @cooperacuff]

Happy Thanksgiving

[The Band @TheBandOfficial]

Who says rock concerts can’t have a Thanksgiving feast? 🦃🎸 At #TheLastWaltz, The Band dished out a massive dinner for over 5,000 fans before they hit the stage. A blend of heartwarming hospitality and legendary music created an unforgettable Thanksgiving celebration!