Rumors have been swirling for weeks that Casey Cochran, who will be a sophomore in the fall, had transferred to Masuk. Cochran is the son of former New London coach Jack Cochran.

Casey Cochran indeed enrolled in classes at Masuk two weeks ago, and is expected to play this season. Masuk won the Class L title in 2008, but suffered heavy graduation losses, including quarterback Bobby Baker.

Casey, 15, helped lead New London to the Class SS state title last fall. He took over as the Whalers' starting quarterback during mid-season.

Jack Cochran will not coach at Masuk this fall. He was fired as New London's football coach in April.

Controversial New London football coach Jack Cochran has been fired. Superintendent of Schools Christopher Clouet cited “questionable judgments” by Cochran during his time as a coach at the high school, according to the New London Day. Cochran was hired at his alma mater in 2005.

Cochran was let go from his position as head baseball coach on March 5 after holding an illegal practice, which was a factor in Clouet's decision to fire Cochran from coaching football.

Cochran led the Whalers to the Class SS football title this past December. Cochran has won eight state titles in his career. He will remain as a health teacher at the school.

According to The Day, Cochran will fight the decision, and a hearing in front of the Board of Education is likely to discuss the matter.