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Ken Cooper (American football coach)

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Ken Cooper
Biographical details
Born(1936-10-12)October 12, 1936
Enigma, Georgia, U.S.
DiedMay 30, 2017(2017-05-30) (aged 80)
Skidaway Island, Georgia, U.S.
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
Overall20-24
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
SEC Coach of the Year (1975)

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 20-24. Cooper was named the SEC Coach of the Year in 1975.

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

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Ole Miss Rebels (Southeastern Conference) (1974–1977)
1974 Ole Miss 3–8 0–6 10th
1975 Ole Miss 6–5 5–1 T–2nd
1976 Ole Miss 5-6 3-4 6th
1977 Ole Miss 6-5 3-4 6th
Ole Miss: 20-24 11-15
Total: 20-24

References

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  1. ^ Obituary
  2. ^ "Ken Cooper, Benedictine assistant and former Mississippi football coach, dies at the age of 80". savannahnow.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.