Glen Coffee Explained

Number:29
Position:Running back
Birth Date:1 May 1987
Birth Place:Fort Walton Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:209
High School:Fort Walton Beach
College:Alabama (2005–2008)
Draftyear:2009
Draftround:3
Draftpick:74
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Rushing attempts
Statvalue1:83
Statlabel2:Rushing yards
Statvalue2:226
Statlabel3:Rushing touchdowns
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Receptions
Statvalue4:11
Statlabel5:Receiving yards
Statvalue5:76
Pfr:CoffGl00
Branch: United States Army
Serviceyears:2013–2017
Rank:Specialist

Glenwood Razeem Coffee Jr. (born May 1, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft and played one season before retiring from football in 2010 and serving in the U.S. Army from 2013 to 2017. Coffee came out of retirement and was reinstated by the NFL on April 21, 2017. He played college football at the University of Alabama.

College career

2005 season

In Coffee's freshman season at Alabama, he appeared in all twelve games.[1] On September 17, he rushed for a season-high 75 yards on 15 attempts in a 37–14 win over South Carolina.[2] He did not see significant action throughout the remainder of the season, as he was a backup to starter Kenneth Darby while sharing time with Jimmy Johns. In Alabama's homecoming game versus Utah State, he scored his first collegiate touchdown on a 9–yard reception from quarterback John Parker Wilson.[3]

In his freshman season, Coffee rushed for 179 yards on 48 attempts. He also caught eight passes for 91 yards, including one touchdown.

2007 season

After redshirting his sophomore season on campus,[4] Coffee returned in the 2007 season under new head coach Nick Saban. In that season, he split time as the starting running back with freshman Terry Grant. In the season opener versus Western Carolina, Coffee rushed nine times for 76 yards and one touchdown in a 52–6 victory.[5] [6] In the season's homecoming game, he had his first 100-yard rushing game in a 30–24 win over Houston. In total, he rushed for 121 yards on 30 attempts and one touchdown, as well as catching one pass for six yards.[7] However, he did not accumulate any statistics in four of Alabama's final five games. Alabama earned an appearance in the 2007 Independence Bowl versus Colorado. Coffee carried the ball 19 times for 72 yards in a 30–24 win.[8]

Coffee finished his redshirt sophomore season with 545 yards on 129 carries, scoring four touchdowns. He also caught 18 passes for 142 yards.

2008 season

In the 2008 season, Coffee was the starter in all 14 games, though he shared time with two other running backs, Roy Upchurch and Mark Ingram II.[9] Coffee's first 100-yard rushing performance came in the fourth game of the season in a 49–14 rout of Arkansas. He carried the ball ten times for 162 yards and two touchdowns, including his career-long run of 87 yards.[10] In the following game, Coffee again scored twice in a 41–30 upset over #3 Georgia, finishing the game with 23 carries for 86 yards.[11] Coffee's career best game came in the following week in a 17–14 win over Kentucky, as he ran for 218 yards on 25 attempts, including a 78-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.[12] His 218 yards was the most by an Alabama running back since Shaun Alexander in 1996.[13] Alabama clinched a berth in the 2008 SEC Championship Game with a 27–21 overtime victory over LSU, in which Coffee rushed for 126 yards and one touchdown.[14] In the annual Iron Bowl, he ran for his fourth 100+ yard game in a 36–0 rout of rival Auburn with 144 yards and one touchdown.[15] After rushing for 112 yards in the SEC Championship game loss to Florida,[16] Coffee was held to his season low in the 2009 Sugar Bowl against Utah. The Utes defense held Coffee to 36 yards on 13 attempts in a 31–17 Utah victory.[17]

In his best statistical season at Alabama, Coffee ran for 1,383 yards and ten touchdowns, while averaging 5.9 yards per carry.[18] With his season's performance, Coffee was named to the Associated Press All-SEC first-team.[19] On January 9, 2009, Coffee announced he would forgo his Senior year and declare for the 2009 NFL draft. He was represented by sports agent Todd Crannell of Q2 Sports & Entertainment.

College statistics

Team Season Rushing Receiving
Att Yards Avg Long TD Rec Yards Avg Long TD
48 179 3.7 37 0 8 91 11.4 40 1
Redshirt season
129 545 4.2 20 4 18 142 7.9 32 0
233 1,383 5.9 87 10 16 118 7.4 15 1
Total 410 2,107 5.1 87 14 ! 42 351 8.4 40 2

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Coffee was selected in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft with the 74th overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers.[20] He was used primarily as a backup to Pro Bowl running back Frank Gore.[21] Coffee finished with 83 carries for 226 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in 14 games, of which he started two.[22]

Retirement

After attending OTAs minicamp, and two weeks of training camp, Coffee abruptly announced on August 13 that he would retire just before the start of the 2010 NFL preseason.[23] [24] Head coach Mike Singletary stated that sixth round draft pick Anthony Dixon and veteran Michael Robinson would compete for the second running back spot and that Coffee's departure would not be a distraction to the team. However, on August 16, the 49ers signed free agent veteran Brian Westbrook as the backup running back to a one-year deal. The 49ers considered trying to recoup $621,000 of Coffee's $828,000 signing bonus.[25]

Coffee planned to return to the University of Alabama to finish his degree in consumer affairs, with an eye towards graduate school. Coffee confirmed that the reason he retired was that his heart was never in football and that he believed God wanted him to take another path.[26]

Comeback

On April 21, 2017, Coffee was officially reinstated by the NFL and was subsequently released by the San Francisco 49ers who still owned his player rights.[27] Coffee announced his intentions to play in The Spring League Showcase on July 15, 2017.[28]

Coffee returned to the University of Alabama to finish his college degree and is now an assistant coach with the running backs for Nick Saban's coaching staff.[29]

Military service

Coffee subsequently enlisted in the U.S. Army in February 2013 to become a paratrooper.[30] [31]

In June 2013, Coffee graduated from United States Army Airborne School.[32] He trained as a paratrooper, and was assigned to the 6th Ranger Training Battalion.[33] He reached the rank of Specialist (E-4) and served as an airborne infantryman.

Personal life

Coffee's brother, Matt, played fullback for the University of South Carolina.[34] Coffee co-authored a book with his father Glen Coffee Sr. There’s More to Life than the Pursuit of Money[35] [36]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Glen Coffee 2005 Game Log . June 11, 2022 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . June 11, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220611173628/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/glen-coffee-1/gamelog/2005 . live .
  2. Web site: September 17, 2005 . Shula wins just third road game with 'Bama . January 3, 2009 . ESPN.com . Associated Press . November 3, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121103041741/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252602579 . dead .
  3. Web site: October 29, 2005 . Aggies lose ninth straight road contest . January 3, 2009 . ESPN.com . Associated Press . November 3, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121103041750/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=253020333 . dead .
  4. Web site: 38 Glen Coffee . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081219054350/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/coffee_glen00.html . December 19, 2008 . January 3, 2009 . University of Alabama Athletics.
  5. Web site: Glen Coffee 2006 Game Log . June 11, 2022 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . June 11, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220611173738/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/glen-coffee-1/gamelog/2006 . live .
  6. Web site: September 1, 2007 . Bama faithful bask in Saban's winning debut as coach . January 3, 2009 . ESPN.com . Associated Press . October 5, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131005014927/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=272440333 . dead .
  7. Web site: October 6, 2007 . Alabama 30, Houston 24 . January 3, 2009 . ESPN.com . Associated Press . October 12, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071012080351/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=272790333 . dead .
  8. Web site: December 30, 2007 . Wilson's 3 TDs carry Alabama to bowl win over Colorado . January 3, 2009 . ESPN.com . Associated Press . January 22, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160122070507/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=273640038 . dead .
  9. Web site: January 2, 2009 . Alabama Combined Team Statistics . January 3, 2009 . University of Alabama Athletics . November 12, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121112082730/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2008-stats-combined.pdf . dead .
  10. Web site: September 20, 2008 . Interception returns for TDs spark No. 9 Tide's blowout of Arkansas . January 3, 2009 . ESPN.com . Associated Press . February 19, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090219223301/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282640008 . dead .
  11. Web site: September 27, 2008 . No. 8 Alabama turns up heat in first half on way to win over No. 3 Georgia . January 3, 2009 . ESPN.com . Associated Press . December 7, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081207201754/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282710061 . dead .
  12. Web site: October 4, 2008 . Coffee runs for 218 yards as Alabama stops Kentucky . January 3, 2009 . ESPN.com . Associated Press . December 10, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081210175752/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282780333 . dead .
  13. Web site: Latta . Scott . October 4, 2008 . Coffee's Career Day Sends No. 2 Alabama Past Kentucky, 17-14 . January 3, 2009 . RollTide.com . October 8, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081008014055/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100408aaa.html . live .
  14. Web site: November 8, 2008 . Saban makes victorious return to Tiger Stadium as Bama stays unbeaten . January 3, 2009 . ESPN.com . Associated Press . December 2, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081202132511/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=283130099 . dead .
  15. Web site: November 29, 2008 . Alabama shuts out Auburn for biggest Iron Bowl win in 46 years . January 3, 2009 . ESPN.com . Associated Press . December 3, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081203151715/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=283340333 . dead .
  16. Web site: December 6, 2008 . Tebow's 3 TD strikes lead Gators' waltz past Tide . January 3, 2009 . ESPN.com . Associated Press . December 19, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081219095240/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=283410057 . dead .
  17. Web site: January 2, 2009 . Utah secures perfect season with Sugar Bowl win over Alabama . January 3, 2009 . ESPN.com . Associated Press . January 20, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090120113837/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=290020333 . dead .
  18. Web site: Glen Coffee 2008 Game Log . February 19, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . June 11, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220611173648/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/glen-coffee-1/gamelog/2008 . live .
  19. Web site: December 8, 2008 . 2008 AP All-SEC Football Team Announced . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081216011016/http://www.secsports.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=2&url_article_id=11923&change_well_id=2 . December 16, 2008 . January 3, 2009 . SECSports.com.
  20. Web site: 2009 NFL Draft Listing . December 1, 2019 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . November 3, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181103044935/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm . live .
  21. Web site: 2009 San Francisco 49ers Statistics & Players . December 1, 2019 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . July 8, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170708023339/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sfo/2009.htm . live .
  22. Web site: Glen Coffee 2009 Game Log . February 19, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . July 9, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170709080244/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CoffGl00/gamelog/2009/ . live .
  23. Web site: Maiocco . Matt . August 13, 2010 . 49ers RB Coffee Retires Suddenly . dead . https://archive.today/20120724175844/http://www.csnbayarea.com/08/13/10/49ers-RB-Coffee-Retires-Suddenly/landing.html?blockID=289844&feedID=2497 . July 24, 2012 . August 13, 2010 . CSNBayArea.com.
  24. Web site: Farrar . Doug . August 13, 2010 . It's a jolt: 23-year-old Glen Coffee retires from NFL . August 13, 2010 . Yahoo! Sports . August 16, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100816052720/http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/It-s-a-jolt-23-year-old-Glen-Coffee-retires-fro?urn=nfl-262329 . live .
  25. Web site: Price . Taylor . August 13, 2010 . Coffee Tells 49ers He Intends to Retire . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100816122157/http://blog.49ers.com/2010/08/13/coffee-tells-49ers-he-intends-to-retire/ . August 16, 2010 . August 14, 2010 . San Francisco 49ers.
  26. Web site: Price . Taylor . August 15, 2010 . Coffee: I've already told Christ it's time to go . August 16, 2010 . Sacramento Bee . August 18, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100818095247/http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2010/08/coffee-ive-alre.html . live .
  27. Web site: Bergman . Jeremy . April 22, 2017 . Glen Coffee attempting comeback after Army service . April 22, 2017 . NFL.com . April 23, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170423071443/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000801893/article/glen-coffee-attempting-comeback-after-army-service . live .
  28. News: Florio . Mike . July 11, 2017 . Glen Coffee will participate in Spring League Showcase . ProFootballTalk . NBC Sports . August 29, 2017 . August 30, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170830101839/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/07/11/glen-coffee-will-participate-in-spring-league-showcase/ . live .
  29. News: Spencer . Adam . July 11, 2017 . Former Alabama RB Glen Coffee returns to Tuscaloosa as a student assistant . SaturdayDownSouth . SaturdayDownSouth . March 2, 2019 . March 6, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190306043623/https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/alabama-football/former-alabama-rb-glen-coffee-returns-tuscaloosa-student-assistant/ . live .
  30. Web site: Gribble . Andrew . June 21, 2013 . With brief NFL career behind him, former Alabama RB Glen Coffee to graduate from Airborne School . June 13, 2013 . AL.com . June 21, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130621170222/http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/06/former_alabama_rb_glen_coffee.html . live .
  31. Web site: Petschky . Barry . June 21, 2013 . Remember Former 49ers RB Glen Coffee? He's An Army Paratrooper Now. . June 21, 2013 . Deadspin . June 25, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130625013246/http://deadspin.com/remember-former-49ers-rb-glen-coffee-hes-an-army-para-530696145 . live .
  32. Web site: June 21, 2013 . Glen Coffee slated to graduate from U.S. Army Airborne School . February 19, 2023 . ProFootballTalk . en-US . November 11, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201111223926/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/20/glen-coffee-slated-to-graduate-from-u-s-army-airborne-school/ . live .
  33. News: Lamothe . Dan . August 7, 2015 . Once an NFL running back, now he's on the Army Ranger School staff . . August 8, 2015 . August 8, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150808130403/http://www.stripes.com/news/us/once-an-nfl-running-back-now-he-s-on-the-army-ranger-school-staff-1.362031 . live .
  34. Web site: Gattis . Paul . July 2, 2008 . Coffee's little brother going to S. Carolina . February 19, 2023 . AL.com . en . February 19, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230219042654/https://www.al.com/chatter/2008/07/coffees_little_brother_going_t.html . live .
  35. Web site: November 26, 2018 . Glen Coffee Sr. & Glen Coffee Jr.'s Newly Released "There's More to Life Than the Pursuit of Money" Is an Inspiring True Story of a Former NFL Player Called to Ministry . February 18, 2023 . CisionPRWeb . April 22, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220422210718/https://www.prweb.com/releases/glen_coffee_sr_glen_coffee_jr_s_newly_released_theres_more_to_life_than_the_pursuit_of_money_is_an_inspiring_true_story_of_a_former_nfl_player_called_to_ministry/prweb15936757.htm . live .
  36. Book: Coffee, Glen Sr . There's More to Life Than the Pursuit of Money . Coffee . Glen Jr . July 27, 2018 . 978-1641913584.

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