Bob Cope (November 6, 1936 – August 3, 1997) was an American football coach.

In a 32-year career, he served as assistant coach at Vanderbilt, SMU, Arkansas, Ole Miss, Purdue, Pacific, USC, Baylor, and Kansas State.

During his career, he coached 23 nationally ranked defenses and participated in eight bowl games.

[1] Cope was an assistant coach at University of the Pacific for Chester Caddas in the early 1970s.

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