Career Overview/Notes

Moved to safety after serving as a backup running back for three seasons ... Tough, hard-nosed player who possesses the tools to develop into a major contributor ... Three-year letterman who figures to be a part of the mix on defense and contribute heavily on several special teams ... Possesses a strong work ethic ... His brother, Gladstone Coke, plays linebacker at Marshall ... Born on May 8, 1981 ... Major: History.

Coke relishing chance to make late impact (11-22-03)

as a junior (2002)

Played in seven contests ... Scored his first career touchdown against Bowling Green on Sept. 21 ... Carried the ball one time for two yards ... Attempted his first career pass, a 16-yard completion to quarterback Bill Whittemore, against Texas A&M on Oct. 19.

as a sophomore (2001)

Appeared in 10 games, including a starting assignment against Southwest Missouri State in the season opener Š Credited with 74 yards on 31 carries on the season Š Rushed for a team-best 44 yards on 21 carries versus SMS Š Also had a career-long 16-yard rush in the season opener Š Rushed for 16 yards on five carries against Nebraska in a reserve role.

as a redshirt freshman (2000)

Operated in a reserve role and on special teams Š Saw action in seven games with 10 rushing attempts for 54 yards Š Also had two kickoff returns, averaging 18.0 yards per return Š Recorded a career-long 31-yard return versus Colorado Š Rushed for 15 yards on five carries against Southern Illinois Š Had 39 yards on four carries against Texas Š Recorded a career-best 20-yard run against the Longhorns.

as a freshman (1999)

Redshirted.

high school

Earned second-team all-state honors his senior season as a defensive back ... Also started at quarterback ... Selected Class 2A defensive player of the year by the Fort Myers News Press ... A three-time all-area selection by the Palm Beach Post ... Credited with 90 tackles and three interceptions as a senior ... Registered seven career pass interceptions ... As a quarterback, rushed for 560 yards and passed for 580 yards ... A three-year letterman in football ... Also a standout guard in basketball and a starter in baseball ... Coached in high school by Steve Petty.
 
Dan Coke's Career Stats

Rushing

Year	G-GS	Att.	Gain	Loss	Net	Avg.	TD	Long
2002	7-0	1	2	0	2	2.0	1	2 (BGSU)
2001	10-1	31	91	17	74	2.4	0	16 (SMS)
2000	7-0	10	54	0	54	5.4	0	20 (UT)
1999	(Redshirted)
Total	24-1	42	147	17	130	3.1	1	20 (UT)

Receiving

Year	G-GS	No	Yards	Avg.	TD	Long	Avg./G
2002	7-0	0	0	0.0	0<	0	0.0
2001	10-1	1	11	11.0	0	11 (SMS)	1.4
2000	7-0	0	0	0.0	0<	0	0.0
1999	(Redshirted)
Total	24-1	1	11	11.0	0<	11 (SMS)	0.8

Kickoff Returns

Year	G-GS	No	Yards	Avg.	TD	Long
2002	7-0	0	0	0.0	0<	0
2001	10-1	0	0	0.0	0	0
2000	7-0	2	36	18.0	0<	31 (CU)
1999	(Redshirted)
Total	24-1	2	36	18.0	0<	31 (CU)

— Courtesy of kuathletics.com.