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MEET A SOONER Jon Cooper

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By JOEY JOHNSTON | The Tampa Tribune

Published: January 5, 2009

Oklahoma Center

HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-3/290

JERSEY NUMBER: 50

CLASS: Senior

DATE OF BIRTH: Oct. 1, 1986

HOMETOWN: Fort Collins, Colo.

What's playing on your iPod? I'm a country guy. Taylor Swift is big for me right now. She's going to carry me through the week.

What's your favorite movie? No question. "Billy Madison." My favorite of all time. Adam Sandler is hilarious.

What's your favorite TV show? "Entourage." Can't miss it.

What's your favorite food? Just about anything. I'm an offensive lineman. If I have to narrow it down, I'll go with barbecue ribs.

Who's your favorite NFL center? Wow, I have so many. I like Jeff Faine, Kevin Mawae, Matt Birk. All of those guys. I can't pick one.

Do centers watch other centers? I do. All the time. I would think you'd always watch your own position. Other people follow the ball. I watch what the center is doing.

When kids play street football, they want to catch passes. Nobody wants to play center. Did you? Of course I did. Even back then. I've always loved playing the offensive line. You don't get the glory, but you know it's important.

When you weren't playing football, what jobs did you have? I worked security. I also worked in a hat shop.

What's something about yourself that we wouldn't expect? I love snow skiing. I'm from Colorado. My favorite slope is Copper Mountain.

Where do you see yourself in five years? Hopefully, I'll still be in football, whether it's playing or coaching. I love the game. I want to be around it for a long time.

Who's your biggest hero? Without question, my dad Tom Cooper. He played football at Missouri 1972-75. In fact, I wear his number. He has been a great leader in my life, a great influence. He does everything the right way. He inspires me to be the best person I can be.
Joey Johnston
MEET A SOONER

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