Niners Nation Looks at Glenn Coffee

by kleph on Jun 27, 2009 7:09 PM CDT in News Comment 5 comments

Fellow SB Nation blog, Niners Nation, has a very in-depth look at former Crimson Tide running back Glenn Coffee posted today that is very much worth checking out. You got the obligatory breakdown on his formidable career with Alabama football but Niners Nation's Professor Bigelow takes care to cover all the bases; Coffee's growing up in Saudi Arabia, the importance of his religion in his life and involvement in the textbook case (which, for many of the team's fans, might be all they know about him). All told, assessment is overwhelmingly positive for this relatively surprising pick by the 49ers franchise:

"He looks to me like a solid back-up, with potential to carry a major amount of the load somewhere down the line. We'll see if he gets favored early over Robinson and/or Clayton, but as of right now, I'm liking this guy, if for his dedication alone."

And the tone of the comments seem to echo that sentiment. The Green Mile references aside, this is a nice snapshot of Coffee's career to date and the promise his skills hold for him at the professional level. And the YouTube vids are awesome.

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Go Glen Go!

I’m really proud of the guy. From seeming like a troublemaker by being in Coach Saban’s doghouse and the textbook deal, to nearly breaking the single season yardage in only one year is amazing. He is nothing but class, has really busted his tail to be given a chance in the NFL, and deserves nothing but praise from me. I wish Glen Coffee well, and I’ll be watching…

by BamaDixi on Jun 27, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Saudi Arabia

Hey guys, this is Fooch from Niners Nation. I’ve been trying to find more details about Coffee’s time in Saudi Arabia. I lived over there from 1990-1994 and it sounds like our times over there might have overlapped. Anybody know more about that?

by Fooch on Jun 28, 2009 2:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey, thanks for the love guys

I had a lot of fun researching and learning about this guy, and I’m very excited to get to see him in action wearing the red and gold.

Sorry for the Green Mile references… I just couldn’t get it out of my head as I wrote the article…

Blind devotion.

by ProfessorBigelow on Jun 28, 2009 6:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

My favorite part of their post...

….is the picture:

Coffee is a four armed beast and the hapless Auburn player on the ground in the background is clearly in pain.

Roll Bama Roll

by Todd on Jun 28, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That is a truly awesome picture

I always enjoyed watching Coffee on about the two yard line. It’s amazing how he could keep his knees off the ground when it mattered. Nothing but love for the punisher.

by CousinEddie on Jun 29, 2009 10:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs