Larry Coker Quotes on Education (10 Quotes)

We believe Devin would be better served by staying in school and finishing his degree and becoming more proficient as a football player. But we respect his decision.

I felt that it was the right decision to allow Willie into the University of Miami. I feel even more strongly about that now.

But I think he knows now that he still has things to learn.

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.

can be very, very brutal in the afternoons . . . . We always have to be cognizant of it. I think the thing now is, you're much more aware of it. Literally, the old school, you didn't give water breaks.

I'm the head football coach of the University of Miami and I want to certainly take responsibility for the poor play this evening. LSU did an outstanding job and met their part of the bargain. They showed up. We didn't respond.

His track record as a college football coach speaks for itself. He will do a tremendous job.

First day, a lot of enthusiasm, guys running around and having a lot of fun. And enthusiasm with the coaches. There's a lot of teaching going on. A great start today.

I don't know all the details of what happened after the game, but certainly we don't condone activities such as that. That certainly detracts from a great bowl game and what the spirit of college football is all about.

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.