Larry Coker
Larry Coker
Larry Edward Cokeris an American football coach and former player. From 2001 to 2006, Coker served as the head coach at the University of Miami. His 2001 Miami team was named the consensus national champion after an undefeated season that culminated with a victory in the Rose Bowl over Nebraska. In the process of winning the championship, Coker became the 2nd head coach since 1948 to win the national championship in his first season.Coker was fired by Miami on November...
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth23 June 1948
critical veteran
I think it's critical for us because he's a veteran player.
advantage great painful players tremendous university win
Having these players come back is a tremendous advantage because they know what it's all about. They know how painful it is to lose. They know how great it is to win at the University of Miami.
decision performance personally tough university
For me, personally and professionally, it was a very tough decision. But it's a decision that had to be made. Our performance has not been up to expectations at the University of Miami.
change cover direction far game great natural
He's got great hips, ... What does that mean? He's got great hips. He can change direction and has a natural feel for the game as far as his cover skills.
coach college football record speaks track tremendous
His track record as a college football coach speaks for itself. He will do a tremendous job.
asset best football freeman team tremendous
He's a winner. He's a competitor. And again, it's just a tremendous asset we have on our football team. ... What's best for this football team is for Kirby Freeman to be a part of it.
concerned good learning type
He's going to be as good as advertised. He's still young. He's still learning, but he's really going to be a good player, a difference-maker type player. I'm not concerned about him.
reason
He's been more productive. No other reason than that.
knocked understanding
From my understanding, they were knocked unconscious with a helmet.
bit easy edge good hard last players relax success
From last night, I know I've got a little bit of edge and I think our players will have a little bit of an edge, and I think that can be a good thing. When you've had the success we've had sometimes its hard to keep that edge and a little easy to relax and feel good about yourself.
doubt might nfl people player potential reach tend wants
If a player wants to be the man, this might not be the place for him. It's very competitive here; that's one thing the NFL people like so much, ... You tend to reach your potential here more often than in other places, no doubt about it.
finger guess guys last point talented
I don't think we have slipped talent-wise. I think we're talented enough to play with anybody. But I do sense our guys are not happy, not satisfied, and they shouldn't be, with last season. There really was some embarrassment there for all of us. No doubt, there is a sense of urgency. We need to go out with excitement, with hunger, every week. We had that at times last season, but not all the time. I guess you could point the finger at me, but we did not play with consistency.
entire played stopped
I don't think we stopped playing. I don't think we played the entire day.
days game missed ready
I don't think it's a big deal. It's not like he missed two days and we're getting ready to play a game tomorrow.