Instead of waiting for his announced commitment date of July 4, Roger Bacon running back Corey Kiner lit an early fuse on the local football fireworks scene by announcing his intentions to play for defending national champion LSU.
Just after noon Monday, Kiner announced he would play for coach Ed Oregeron.
Kiner is the No. 7 Ohio recruit in the state, according to 247sports.com, and the top senior-to-be in Greater Cincinnati. Among running backs nationally, he is No. 10.
As a Roger Bacon freshman, Kiner ran for 1,226 yards and 15 touchdowns in nine games.