Former Florida State quarterback

is excited about coming back to his home state.

The long-anticipated transfer was finalized Sunday when

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On Monday, the Mobile native touched on a number of topics - including his injury, Florida State, the reason he chose Alabama and his thoughts on new Alabama offensive coordinator

- during a

.

"I grew up a huge Alabama fan," Coker said. "It felt like I was coming home. On my visit, I was really impressed by coaches and players. It has me really excited about coming back and playing for my home state and my hometown team."

Coker, who is rehabbing a meniscus injury, said Tuesday marks 12 weeks since the injury and it is now a question of strengthening his leg.

He was asked about Kiffin, the new offensive coordinator, and how similar the systems are.

"We went over how the games would be managed," Coker said of his meeting with Kiffin. "We'll get information about the terminology and language later. I'm real excited about how he presented the offense.

"The foundations of the offenses are very similar, so it's going to be good to have that basic foundation down."

Coker doesn't regret his time in Tallahassee. In fact, he cherishes them.

"I did talk to coach (

about it," Coker explained. "He was real positive about the whole situation. It was really good for me the way he handled it. He offered any help he could possibly give me. He was just real encouraging of the situation. He handled it great, and I appreciate that."

He added his competition with Heisman Trophy winner

was healthy.

"We got along real well," Coker said. "If he made a play or I made a play, we were both patting each other on the back. It was just a good situation and made ourselves better. It was a fun season this season."

Coker said some of his best friends are at Florida State, but he is excited about his future.

"I had a good idea of where I wanted to be," Coker said. "I wanted to visit Alabama first and check it out. It was what I thought it was. I'm comfortable with the decision."

For the complete interview,

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