&sq=&lang=&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 a former American football player and coach. 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.