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TUSCALOOSA ā For new Alabama quarterback Jacob Coker, competition is second nature.
Coker is one of four children and comes from a family of athletes, so he has competed since an early age.
His mother, Michelle Spires, played volleyball at South Alabama. His older brother played college football. His younger sister has scholarship offers to play volleyball and run track, while his 15-year-old brother is 6-foot-7 with colleges already knocking on his door.
So competing for the starting job at Alabama shouldnāt be too much for Coker to handle.
āHe comes from a large family of accomplished athletes,ā Spires said by telephone. āHeās never buckled or folded under pressure. I think there will be a lot of pressure, but Jake has demonstrated a competitive spirit all of his life. Youād have to know him. Heās tough. If thereās a way to win, heāll find it. Heāll never give up, heāll never quit. Heās a fighter.ā
For Spires, timing was everything. When Coker chose to transfer from Florida State after graduation in May, Alabama was one of many options, but having a familiar face on Tide staff helped make the decision a little easier. Tyler Siskey, Alabamaās associate director of player personnel, is a family friend and has been a mentor to Cokerās older brother since his days coaching at St. Paulās in Mobile.
Read more: Anniston Star - New Alabama QB Jacob Coker ready to work
Coker is one of four children and comes from a family of athletes, so he has competed since an early age.
His mother, Michelle Spires, played volleyball at South Alabama. His older brother played college football. His younger sister has scholarship offers to play volleyball and run track, while his 15-year-old brother is 6-foot-7 with colleges already knocking on his door.
So competing for the starting job at Alabama shouldnāt be too much for Coker to handle.
āHe comes from a large family of accomplished athletes,ā Spires said by telephone. āHeās never buckled or folded under pressure. I think there will be a lot of pressure, but Jake has demonstrated a competitive spirit all of his life. Youād have to know him. Heās tough. If thereās a way to win, heāll find it. Heāll never give up, heāll never quit. Heās a fighter.ā
For Spires, timing was everything. When Coker chose to transfer from Florida State after graduation in May, Alabama was one of many options, but having a familiar face on Tide staff helped make the decision a little easier. Tyler Siskey, Alabamaās associate director of player personnel, is a family friend and has been a mentor to Cokerās older brother since his days coaching at St. Paulās in Mobile.
Read more: Anniston Star - New Alabama QB Jacob Coker ready to work
