Larry Coyer served as the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League from 2009 to 2011.
13 Facts About Larry Coyer
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Larry Coyer began his coaching career at his alma mater in 1965 as secondary coach, a position he maintained through 1967.
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Larry Coyer entered his seventh, and final, season on the Denver Broncos' coaching staff in 2006 and his fourth in the role of defensive coordinator.
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The Broncos placed in the league's top-7 in run defense in every year under Larry Coyer and allowed an average of 93.3 rushing yards per game between 2003 and 2006.
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Larry Coyer began his Broncos coaching career as their linebackers coach from 2000 to 2002.
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Larry Coyer, who instructed the team's linebackers, worked closely with Wilson during his Pro Bowl season that saw him lead the Broncos in tackles for the second consecutive year.
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In 2004, Larry Coyer's defense featured two Pro Bowl selections: Lynch and Bailey, who earned the first All-Pro nomination of his career after joining the Broncos in an offseason trade.
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On January 8,2007, Larry Coyer was released from the Denver Broncos after the 2006 season.
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Larry Coyer's release was the result of a defensive meltdown in the second half of the season.
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Larry Coyer helped Michigan capture the inaugural USFL championship in 1983 with a win against Philadelphia in a game played at Mile High Stadium in Denver.
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Larry Coyer was the defensive coordinator in 1993 at East Carolina, where under his guidance the Pirates improved in virtually every defensive category.
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Larry Coyer was defensive coordinator at Memphis State Iowa State, Oklahoma State and Iowa after serving as defensive backs coach at Bowling Green.
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In February 2014, Larry Coyer was hired as the defensive coordinator for New Mexico State.