Fall 2008 Football Roster
Matt Cohen
- Position:
- LB
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 225
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Allentown, Pa.
- High School:
- Allentown Central Catholic
- Major:
- Accounting
Why Lehigh? “I chose Lehigh ultimately because it has an excellent business school and because the football program has a history of excellence; one which I wanted to be a part of.”
On Coach Coen: “Coach Coen expects a lot from his players but also gives a lot to his players in terms of coaching and respect.”
On being a part of the Lehigh football experience: “To be a part of the Lehigh experience means to be a part of one of the most successful college football programs and to be able to compete in the most-played rivalry in college football.
Player profile: expected to compete for starting spot at linebacker … has very good speed and a high football IQ … as a sophomore … All-Patriot League Second Team selection … finished fourth on team with 55 total tackles and a team-leading 13 tackles for loss … also had three sacks, three fumble recoveries and one interception … first career INT came at Princeton … came on strong in final four games, with 22 tackles, eight TFL, and three sacks … season high eight tackles in win over VMI … had seven tackles and one sack at Colgate … posted seven six tackles, including three for loss vs. Lafayette … as a freshman… played in six games … recorded six solo tackles, one for a loss.
Personal: Son of Carol Riley and Robert Cohen, has three siblings: Chris Cohen, Matt Riley and Lee Riley … is involved in Debate team and theater … member of Delta Upsilon fraternity.
