Quotes from Coach Larry Coker and Incoming Freshmen
Aug. 4, 2003
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Coral Gables, Fla. (www.hurricanesports.com) — – Quotes From Newcomer Reporting Day – Sunday, August 3, 2003
Head football coach Larry Coker
“It is time to go to work now. This is a really exciting time for us. It’s funny because you don’t really see long faces on the kids so much, it seems like it’s more of the mothers with sad faces.”
On the changed preseason practice schedule:”This year is going to be different in terms of the practice schedule. Now everybody reports today and that’s the first time for us. Normally just the incoming freshman would practice a couple of days, but now everyone will be together. With just the freshmen reporting it helped us because we have a lot of issues to discuss. Everything you could think of in terms of the program.”Quotes from incoming freshmen
John Rochford
“UM was the best choice for me. They have an excellent coaching staff here. This is a great atmosphere surrounding the university and this program and I’m real excited about being here.”
Devin Hester
“It’s going to be exciting playing the first game. The fans, the noise, running through the tunnel… It’s all going to be exciting. I want the players to trust me on the field. I know I will do the best I can.”
On the long road to UM
“I was coming here even if I would have had to wait five years. I’ve always been a Hurricane. I’ve loved the Canes since my cousin Marcus Smith played here.”
Tavares Gooden“When I was younger I didn’t have enough money so I used to work the concession stands so I could get into the (Orange Bowl) stadium. Watching those games I would say to myself, ‘I’m going to play here one day’. I’m just really excited and now I have to live up to everyone’s expectations.”
Jon Beason
“I’m anxious to get started with practice. I just want to come in and compete and do my best here while getting an education. I’m just glad I’m finally here.”
Tyrone Moss
“I’m ready for the season to start. Being here over the summer has been great. Working out, practicing, and getting in shape has really helped us out. It’s finally here. It’s time to get started and get something going.”
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