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Coker won't give in to added pressure in debut

By Wayne Drehs
ESPN.com

Wednesday, August 15, 2001

When Miami and Penn State meet in the season opener Sept. 1, Joe Paterno will be looking for a record 323rd career victory. Hurricanes coach Larry Coker will be looking for his first. "That's a little mind-boggling for that to be the opening game against Joe Paterno," Coker said of Paterno, who will tie Bear Bryant's Division I-A record. "I just want him to get (the record) next week and let us get our first." As if that isn't daunting enough, the game will be played in renovated Beaver Stadiu ...

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