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
coaches rookie special
I think he's a special player, ... so I think we'll probably give him more than a lot of coaches will with a rookie quarterback.
program streak
I don't know if any program will ever have a streak like that again. It's a different world.
coach college football record speaks track tremendous
His track record as a college football coach speaks for itself. He will do a tremendous job.
knocked understanding
From my understanding, they were knocked unconscious with a helmet.
answered entire man questions stood
He stood in there and really was a man the entire night, ... I really was impressed. I think we answered all the questions about him.
blow process surprised
Am I surprised that Kirby is staying? No. He's thought this process out. Nothing ever indicated to me that he was going to blow this thing off and leave.
complaints level lose people talent
Talent wise, I don't have any complaints about that. I think our talent level is good. If we lose a game, it won't be because of talent. We're not going away, people know that.
handled himself knew plays
I think Kirby did well. He handled himself well. He knew what to do with the football. He had some opportunities and plays that weren't made for him.
attacking defensive fun team
The thing I see different about this defensive team is they're having more fun doing what they do. They're having a lot of fun attacking and making plays.
annual attitude everybody finish good hopefully ready spring stay tomorrow
It was a good finish for us. This has been an outstanding spring. We'll have a good finish tomorrow in the annual spring game, and hopefully everybody will stay healthy. Everybody has a good attitude and they're ready for Saturday.
forget good next
If he makes a mistake, he can forget it the next play. He's going to be a good player.
knows positive taken
He's taken it in a positive manner. He knows what to expect.
colorado passes throwing
Colorado really got into the dinks, ... They were throwing passes from me to you.
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?