Cornelius Cooper

Cornelius Cooper
Biographical details
Born (1947-01-10) January 10, 1947 (age 77)
Playing career
1964–1967Prairie View A&M
Position(s)Tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1980–1981Prairie View A&M
Head coaching record
Overall4–16

Cornelius Cooper (born January 10, 1947) is a former American football player and coach. He was the 13th head football coach at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas and he held that position for two seasons, from 1980 until 1981. His record at Prairie View was 4–16.[1][2]

Cooper played offensive tackle at Prairie View and was selected in the 11th round (280th overall pick) of the in 1968 NFL/AFL draft by the Miami Dolphins.[3]

Cooper later taught in the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Prairie View A&M Panthers (Southwestern Athletic Conference) (1980–1981)
1980 Prairie View A&M 2–8 0–6 7th
1981 Prairie View A&M 2–8 1–5 7th
Prairie View A&M: 4–16 1–11
Total: 4–16

References

  1. ^ Prairie View A&M University coaching records Archived January 7, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical University Directory". The Sports Network. Archived from the original on May 25, 2011.
  3. ^ Database Football 1968 NFL Draft Archived April 9, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, Miami Dolphins


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