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Jim Bob Cooter surprised by his name being dropped on 'Ballers'

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ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Jim Bob Cooter’s name is already considered one of the best in sports. On Sunday, on the latest episode of the HBO show, “Ballers,” on Sunday, he received a little bit more cultural recognition.

In the show, Cooter was referenced by Miami Dolphins general manager Larry Siefert (played by Dule Hill) and Charles Greane (played by Omar Benson Miller) as a candidate for the team’s open head coaching job. His picture was there and everything.

And as soon as this happened, Cooter said he heard about it.

“Sure, it’s surprising.