Montana State’s all-time linebacker with a rep for relentless downhill defense
Roger Cooper is a Montana State linebacker legend whose calling card was toughness, playmaking, and consistency: in the 2004 season, he earned Big Sky Defensive MVP honors, and he was a three-time first-team All-Big Sky selection from 2002-2004. His game stood out for chase speed, instincts, and a nasty finish to tackles — the kind of linebacker who can change a defense’s tone, not just fill a stat sheet. If you want a defense built on physicality and leadership, Cooper was absolutely the real deal.
