&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:John_Cooper_at_The_Game_in_2014.jpg) Cooper at the 2014 Michigan–Ohio State rivalry game | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 2, 1937 Powell, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1959–1961 | Iowa State |
| Position(s) | Running back, defensive back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1962 | Iowa State (freshmen) |
| 1963–1964 | Oregon State (assistant) |
| 1965–1966 | UCLA (assistant) |
| 1967–1971 | Kansas (DC) |
| 1972–1976 | Kentucky (assistant) |
| 1977–1984 | Tulsa |
| 1985–1987 | Arizona State |
| 1988–2000 | Ohio State |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1981–1985 | Tulsa |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 192–84–6 |
| Bowls | 5–9 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 5 MVC (1980–1984) 1 Pac-10 (1986) 3 Big Ten (1993, 1996, 1998) | |
| Awards | |
| Sporting News College Football COY (1986) Pac-10 Coach of the Year (1986) Rose Bowl Hall of Fame (2012) | |
| College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 2008 (profile) | |
John Harold Cooper (born July 2, 1937) is an American former college football coach and player. Cooper was an assistant coach at Iowa State, Oregon State, UCLA, Kansas, and Kentucky. Then, he embarked on a head coaching career, as he served as the head coach at the University of Tulsa (1977–1984), Arizona State University (1985–1987), and Ohio State University (1988–2000), compiling a career record of 192–84–6.