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Exclusive Thoughts from Coach Coen

While waiting for the announcement of the class of 2010 and the rest of coach Coen's staff, I thought I'd pass on a short email interview I did with coach Coen. A while back I wrote coach Coen asking him what his thoughts were about coming back to Lehigh, and the difference between Penn and Lehigh fans. Here's the questions and answers below.

LFN: So, how are you settling in back at Lehigh? Has much changed?

Coach Coen: I am settling back into Lehigh slowly but surely. Facility upgrades are biggest change. The people are still great people to be around the alumni, staff, and community.

LFN: What's the main difference between Penn fans and Lehigh fans?

Coach Coen: Lehigh fans and Penn fans are both great in that they are passionate about football and their university. What make Lehigh exceptional is that we have such a loyal fan base in the surrounding community. People who have been die hard fans for years -- thats the biggest difference -- and, of course, no toast [thrown on the field at the end of the 3rd quarter].


Not the most hard-hitting interview I've done - but it's a start, and a little peek into the mind of our new head coach. Like you, I'll be anxiously awaiting any news over the next few weeks.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Whassup with the announcement of the Class of 2010? Lafayette posted theirs at least a week ago.
Anonymous said…
When will Lehigh do the toast thing???? Lafayette announced schollies except for football but we will have toast unlike Lehigh. Hahahahahahahaaaaaaaaa

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