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Michael Lynn "Mike" Cofer (born April 7, 1960 in Knoxville, Tennessee) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 1983 NFL Draft. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 1988. Cofer played college football at Tennessee, where he was a captain of the 1982 squad.〔 ==Early life and college career== Cofer was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and grew up in the city's Mechanicsville neighborhood. He played high school football at Rule High School.〔''(1982 Tennessee Volunteers Football Program )'' (University of Tennessee, 1982), p. 42.〕 Following his senior season, he was named to the ''Parade'' All-American team, and was the number one recruit in the state, with offers from 50 schools.〔''(1979 Tennessee Volunteers Football Program )'' (University of Tennessee, 1979), p. 56.〕 Cofer played college football at Tennessee from 1979 through the 1982 season. In 1979, he played in all eleven games, registering 27 tackles (11 solo) and a fumble recovery.〔(Tennessee Career Football Statistics ), UTSports.com. Retrieved: 5 May 2013.〕 In 1980, he played in five games, picking up 32 tackles (22 solo), including a sack and two tackles for a loss, as well as two fumble recoveries, before suffering a season-ending knee injury.〔''(1981 Tennessee Volunteers Football Program )'' (University of Tennessee, 1981), pp. 40-41.〕 Cofer played in 10 games in 1981, registering 94 tackles (53 solo) and a blocked punt.〔 He played in 11 games in 1982, tallying 84 tackles (58 solo), including 4 sacks and 5 tackles for a loss, as well as two fumble recoveries.〔 He was named All-SEC following the 1982 season.〔''(1983 Tennessee Volunteers Football Program )'' (University of Tennessee, 1983), p. 92.〕 At Tennessee, Cofer was known as Mike "Stop" Cofer to distinguish him from his teammate, Mike "Go" Cofer, who played tight end.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mike Cofer (linebacker)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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