At Mississippi Valley State University, he unleashed a high-powered, pass-heavy offense that featured the future Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.

Archie Cooley, the innovative Black college football coach whose offense helped Jerry Rice become a star at Mississippi Valley State, has died, his family announced through the school Thursday. He was 84. "The MVSU Family sends our condolences to the ...

Archie "Gunslinger" Cooley, the HBCU legend and Jerry Rice's college football coach at Mississippi Valley State University, has died at the age of 84

Former football coach Archie Cooley, who died April 18 at age 85, is known for the offense that spawned Jerry Rice. Family, players recall much more.

Archie Cooley Jr., the former Mississippi Valley State University head football coach who masterminded the high-octane  “Satellite Express” offense while coaching Valley in the 1980s and led the Delta Devils to  an NCAA Division I-AA playoff appearance,

Archie Cooley, the renowned coach of the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils who coached Jerry Rice, has passed away. The news was first reported by The Times-Picayune sports columnist Rod Walker and later confirmed by various sources,

Former Jackson State football player and Mississippi Valley State coach Archie "Gunslinger" Cooley has died. He was 83.

Archie Cooley, HBCU coaching legend and mentor to NFL star Jerry Rice, has passed away. His innovative approach transformed football.