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
anybody believe far heard knocked players
We heard two players were knocked unconscious. I was told it was with a helmet. As far as anybody being detained, I don't believe so.
alaska balance gone quite recruiting varied
We have balance in the recruiting class, and we have quality. We've gone from Alaska to the Bahamas. It's been quite a varied class.
along best
We have said all along we wanted to play the best opponent, and we got that.
bowl course excited orange thrill tremendous
We'll be excited about going up to Gainesville, and of course it'll be a tremendous thrill to have the Gators in the Orange Bowl again.
awful biggest concern depends depth good guys key offensive
We'll be awful good on defense. We'll have a good offensive team. How good? It depends on how some guys come through for us in some key areas. Our biggest concern is our depth on offense.
good nearly protect special teams
Our special teams really let us down, and we didn't protect our quarterback nearly as well as we need to. Offensively, we did some good things.
fans
Our fans want to see him every down on everything. As a fan, I do, too. As a coach, I know he can't do all that, and where is he the most valuable?
filled needs
Other than receiver, I think we filled our needs pretty well.
campus players totally
Players get to come on your campus for what is essentially an unofficial visit. There's no pressure. They get to look around, totally relaxed.
checked excited players practice start time
Our players have checked in, and we start practice tomorrow. We're very excited about it, but more important, the players are excited. ... Now it's time for practice. It's time for football.
chance graduate great kid national nfl
I think we are unique, ... If I'm a kid I'd say 'Let's see, I've got great weather, great facilities, I've got a chance to play in the NFL and I am going to graduate and I've got a chance to play for the national championship.'
answered defense pressure questions
I think we answered a lot of questions about our quarterback. Their defense put a lot of pressure on him, but he never rattled.
andrew both definitely expect experience guard help rotation
I think (Tella) can help us, just from his experience. He definitely can help us out. I expect Andrew to be in the rotation also. Andrew is smart, he can play both guard positions.
sure
I think he's ready. Will he make some mistakes? I'm sure he will. He is also a big playmaker. He'll make you make some mistakes, also.