Coker on the front page . . .



It lists him as one of the breakout stars in 2011. Here's what it says about him:
RB Marcus Coker, Iowa
As a true freshman, Coker quietly rushed for 100 yards in the Hawkeyes’ first eight games. Over the final five games of his rookie season, he rumbled for 522 yards, including more than 200 in a breakout Insight Bowl effort. The 230-pound downhill navigator tends to pick up speed as he gains a head of steam. If the Maryland product didn’t turn heads with his record-breaking postseason effort, he’ll have at least a dozen weekends and 250 carries to raise awareness in 2011.

-When I first read it, I got really confused, but then I realized they meant that in the first 8 games, he ran for 100 yards total, not 100 yards per game.
 


It lists him as one of the breakout stars in 2011. Here's what it says about him:
RB Marcus Coker, Iowa
As a true freshman, Coker quietly rushed for 100 yards in the Hawkeyes’ first eight games. Over the final five games of his rookie season, he rumbled for 522 yards, including more than 200 in a breakout Insight Bowl effort. The 230-pound downhill navigator tends to pick up speed as he gains a head of steam. If the Maryland product didn’t turn heads with his record-breaking postseason effort, he’ll have at least a dozen weekends and 250 carries to raise awareness in 2011.

-When I first read it, I got really confused, but then I realized they meant that in the first 8 games, he ran for 100 yards total, not 100 yards per game.

Initially confused me, too. Nice he's getting some pre-season accolades. But that also makes it more likely he'll be a marked man all season.
 




After his insight appearance he wasnt going to fly under anyone's radar. Love to see him get some press. Great motivator for him and the program. If am a highschool kid reading this Im thinking - dang the hawks turn out solid backs.
 
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