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

Ken Cooper

Biographical details
Born	(1936-10-12)October 12, 1936 Enigma, Georgia, U.S.
Died	May 30, 2017(2017-05-30) (aged 80) Skidaway Island, Georgia, U.S.
Alma mater	Georgia
Playing career
1955–1957	Georgia
Position(s)	End
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1963–1970	Georgia (assistant)
1971–1973	Ole Miss (assistant)
1974–1977	Ole Miss
Head coaching record
Overall	20-24
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	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