Ken Cooper (American football coach)

Elmer C. "Ken" Cooper Jr.[1] (October 12, 1936 – May 30, 2017) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Mississippi from 1974 to 1977, compiling a record of 21–23. Cooper was named the SEC Coach of the Year in 1975.

Ken Cooper
Biographical details
Born(1936-10-12)October 12, 1936
Enigma, Georgia
DiedMay 30, 2017(2017-05-30) (aged 80)
Skidaway Island, Georgia
Alma materGeorgia
Playing career
1955–1957Georgia
Position(s)End
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1963–1970Georgia (assistant)
1971–1973Ole Miss (assistant)
1974–1977Ole Miss
Head coaching record
Overall21–23
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
SEC Coach of the Year (1975)

Cooper died on May 30, 2017 at his home in Skidaway Island, Georgia.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Ole Miss Rebels (Southeastern Conference) (1974–1977)
1974 Ole Miss 3–80–610th
1975 Ole Miss 6–55–1T–2nd
1976 Ole Miss 6–54–36th
1977 Ole Miss 6–53–46th
Ole Miss: 21–2312–14
Total:21–23

References

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.