Story byChase Souder, Cincinnati EnquirerThu, December 4, 2025 at 11:43 PM UTC·1 min readIn a Dec. 4 release, Conner athletic director Jim Hicks announced the resignation of head football coach Noel Rash."The school community extends its deepest gratitude to Coach Rash for his service, dedication, and unwavering leadership during an especially challenging period," Hicks said in the release. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRash stepped into the head coaching role at Conner following the sudden passing of Dave Trosper in June at the age of 55. Trosper had coached the Cougars since 2007 and was inducted into the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame in 2018. Hicks thanked Rash for his steady leadership during the emotional turmoil that followed Trosper's passing.