Kansas State Wildcats Defense (1996) - Bob Cope and Mike Stoops

The 1996 Kansas State Wildcats football team was a college football team that represented Kansas State University in the 1996 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Wildcats participated as members of the Big 12 Conference in the North Division.

Bob Cope and Mike Stoops were both coaches on the 1996 Kansas State Wildcats football team. Cope was the co-defensive coordinator, and Stoops was the defensive backs coach.

Cope was a veteran coach with over 20 years of experience at the college and professional levels. He had previously served as the defensive coordinator at Texas Tech and at the University of California, Berkeley.

Stoops was a young and up-and-coming coach. He had previously served as the defensive backs coach at Eastern Washington University and at the University of Idaho.

Cope and Stoops were both instrumental in the success of the 1996 Kansas State Wildcats football team. The Wildcats' defense was one of the best in the country in 1996, and it helped the team to finish the season with a record of 9-3 and to win the Cotton Bowl Classic.

Cope was a demanding coach who expected his players to play with discipline and intensity. He was also a good teacher, and he was able to help his players to improve their skills.

Stoops was a high-energy coach who was known for his motivational skills. He was also a good recruiter, and he was able to attract some talented players to Kansas State.

Cope and Stoops were both excellent coaches, and they helped the 1996 Kansas State Wildcats football team to achieve great things.