Miami Northwestern Bulls is one of the nationally known high school powerhouse coming out of South Florida. Many high school legends were made on 71st. Greats such as Teddy Bridgewater, Antonio Bryant and Lavonte David have all went to college and onto the NFL. In recent years, The West has had 3 players in the race for the Heisman in their college career. Jacory Harris and Teddy Bridgewater both were in the conversation, but with mid-season collapses they weren’t invited to New York once the season ended. The player who has be consistently great for the Alabama Tide and has a great chance to win this trophy is Amari Cooper.
As a high school stud, Cooper was a three-sport athlete that shined in every sport that he played in. In his junior he was one of Teddy Bridgewater’s primary targets. As a senior, he had 33 receptions for 722 yards and was considered the 6th best wide receiver recruit by Rivals.com. This landed him a scholarship to the great University of Alabama.
Fast forward to the 2014-2015 season, the Heisman race this year is clearly a three headed race in my opinion. Marcus Mariota, Melvin Gordon and Amari Cooper. These three candidates have all had their Heisman moment this year that all winners have to defy their greatness. Cooper just has more then one this season. He killed my Florida Gators with 201 receiving yards and three touchdowns and thats not the stat that catches my eye. Against a tough LSU and at the time #1 Mississippi State he has caught eight passes for 80-plus yards and a touchdown. He finished the Iron Bowl with 13 catches for 224 yards and three touchdowns to help the Tide comeback against a well coached Auburn team.
Miami Northwestern and youth throughout the inner-city of Miami should look at the success Cooper is having and to the best of their power emulate. Its not many athletes who have national success like this and have no off the field issues. Even though I believe Marcus Mariota will win the Heisman, Cooper should have the support of his hometown and help campaign for him to at least get invited to the ceremony. Big time players make big time plays in all situations. 
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