Football
Borbely, Dave
Dave Borbely
- Title:
- Offensive Line
- Season at Pitt:
- Sixth
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Dave Borbely enters his sixth year as Pitt’s offensive line coach. Owning a long and productive history of developing outstanding offensive linemen, Borbely's influence has been evident during his tenure with the Panthers.
The 2022 season may have been Borbely’s finest work at Pitt. An array of injuries forced him to shuffle seven different starting lineups. By season’s end, the Panthers’ offensive front had paved the way for the ACC rushing champion, Israel Abanikanda, who netted 1,431 yards, the highest total by a Pitt back since 2014.
Three of his players were named 2022 All-ACC: guard Marcus Minor, tackle Matt Goncalves and Jake Kradel, who earned all-conference recognition at both guard and center. In total, Pitt offensive linemen have earned 17 All-ACC citations under Borbely’s watch.
Two other past All-ACC honorees, tackles Carter Warren and Gabe Houy, moved on to the NFL this spring. Warren was drafted by the New York Jets, while Houy signed with the Chicago Bears.
One of Borbely’s most accomplished Pitt pupils, center Jimmy Morrissey was a three-time All-ACC performer and the 2020 recipient of the Burlsworth Trophy, annually presented to the most outstanding player in college football who began his career as a walk-on. Morrissey is now a member of the Houston Texans.
Borbely's 2018 offensive front paved the way for two 1,000-yard rushers (Qadree Ollison and Darrin Hall)—the first time in Pitt history that feat was achieved in the same season. The Panthers' 3,191 total rushing yards in 2018 rank fourth all-time in school annals. Pitt was selected a semifinalist for the 2018 Joe Moore Award given to the nation's top offensive line.
Prior to Pitt, Borbely spent two seasons at Maryland. In 2016, his offensive front helped the Terps produce 2,594 rushing yards, only the seventh time in program history—and first since 2003—the Terps surpassed 2,500 yards on the ground. Maryland also rushed for 26 touchdowns in 2016, its most since the 2007 campaign.
Borbely served two coaching tours at Virginia (2006-09 and 2015). While with the Cavs he oversaw the development of All-America tackle Eugene Monroe, who won the 2008 Jacobs Blocking Trophy, annually presented to the ACC’s top blocker. Monroe was the eighth overall selection in the 2009 NFL Draft, taken by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
From 2010-13, Borbely coached the offensive line at Louisville. The Cardinals' 2012 team went 11-2, won the Big East championship and rolled past No. 3 Florida, 33-23, in the Sugar Bowl to finish 13th in the final polls. In 2013, Louisville’s potent offense averaged 460.8 yards per contest en route to a 12-1 mark. The Cardinals capped that season with a 36-9 drubbing of Miami in the Russell Athletic Bowl and earned a No. 15 final ranking.
Borbely had a four-year tenure at Colorado (2002-05), during which the Buffs won three Big 12 North titles. Among the players he developed was All-Big 12 center Mark Fenton, a finalist for the Rimington Award.
Prior to Colorado, Borbely spent four seasons coaching the offensive line at Notre Dame (1998-2001). The Irish annually fielded a potent rushing game behind Borbely’s front and advanced to two New Year’s Day bowl games (1999 Gator Bowl and 2001 Fiesta Bowl).
From 1995-97, Borbely coached the offensive line at Stanford, molding a pair of NFL Draft picks in guard Brad Badger and tackle Nathan Parks.
Borbely’s additional offensive line appointments include Colorado State-Pueblo (during the ThunderWolves’ 2014 NCAA Division II national title season), Tulane (1992-94), Temple (1989-91) and Rice (1986-88).
He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Evansville (1981-82) before serving as a freshman defensive line coach in the Ivy League at Penn (1983). Borbely’s first major-college appointment came as a graduate assistant at Tennessee (1984-85) under Johnny Majors, the legendary former Pitt head coach.
A native of Hammond, Ind., Borbely is a 1981 graduate of DePauw University with a bachelor’s degree in history. He earned his master’s degree in secondary education from the University of Evansville in 1983.
Borbely and his wife, Bev, have three children: daughter Laura and sons Joseph and Brian. They have three granddaughters, Avery, Addilyn and Vera, and one grandson, Luke.
PERSONAL INFORMATION Dave Borbely enters his sixth year as Pitt’s offensive line coach. Owning a long and productive history of developing outstanding offensive linemen, Borbely's influence has been evident during his tenure with the Panthers.
The 2022 season may have been Borbely’s finest work at Pitt. An array of injuries forced him to shuffle seven different starting lineups. By season’s end, the Panthers’ offensive front had paved the way for the ACC rushing champion, Israel Abanikanda, who netted 1,431 yards, the highest total by a Pitt back since 2014.
Three of his players were named 2022 All-ACC: guard Marcus Minor, tackle Matt Goncalves and Jake Kradel, who earned all-conference recognition at both guard and center. In total, Pitt offensive linemen have earned 17 All-ACC citations under Borbely’s watch.
Two other past All-ACC honorees, tackles Carter Warren and Gabe Houy, moved on to the NFL this spring. Warren was drafted by the New York Jets, while Houy signed with the Chicago Bears.
One of Borbely’s most accomplished Pitt pupils, center Jimmy Morrissey was a three-time All-ACC performer and the 2020 recipient of the Burlsworth Trophy, annually presented to the most outstanding player in college football who began his career as a walk-on. Morrissey is now a member of the Houston Texans.
Borbely's 2018 offensive front paved the way for two 1,000-yard rushers (Qadree Ollison and Darrin Hall)—the first time in Pitt history that feat was achieved in the same season. The Panthers' 3,191 total rushing yards in 2018 rank fourth all-time in school annals. Pitt was selected a semifinalist for the 2018 Joe Moore Award given to the nation's top offensive line.
Prior to Pitt, Borbely spent two seasons at Maryland. In 2016, his offensive front helped the Terps produce 2,594 rushing yards, only the seventh time in program history—and first since 2003—the Terps surpassed 2,500 yards on the ground. Maryland also rushed for 26 touchdowns in 2016, its most since the 2007 campaign.
Borbely served two coaching tours at Virginia (2006-09 and 2015). While with the Cavs he oversaw the development of All-America tackle Eugene Monroe, who won the 2008 Jacobs Blocking Trophy, annually presented to the ACC’s top blocker. Monroe was the eighth overall selection in the 2009 NFL Draft, taken by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
From 2010-13, Borbely coached the offensive line at Louisville. The Cardinals' 2012 team went 11-2, won the Big East championship and rolled past No. 3 Florida, 33-23, in the Sugar Bowl to finish 13th in the final polls. In 2013, Louisville’s potent offense averaged 460.8 yards per contest en route to a 12-1 mark. The Cardinals capped that season with a 36-9 drubbing of Miami in the Russell Athletic Bowl and earned a No. 15 final ranking.
Borbely had a four-year tenure at Colorado (2002-05), during which the Buffs won three Big 12 North titles. Among the players he developed was All-Big 12 center Mark Fenton, a finalist for the Rimington Award.
Prior to Colorado, Borbely spent four seasons coaching the offensive line at Notre Dame (1998-2001). The Irish annually fielded a potent rushing game behind Borbely’s front and advanced to two New Year’s Day bowl games (1999 Gator Bowl and 2001 Fiesta Bowl).
From 1995-97, Borbely coached the offensive line at Stanford, molding a pair of NFL Draft picks in guard Brad Badger and tackle Nathan Parks.
Borbely’s additional offensive line appointments include Colorado State-Pueblo (during the ThunderWolves’ 2014 NCAA Division II national title season), Tulane (1992-94), Temple (1989-91) and Rice (1986-88).
He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Evansville (1981-82) before serving as a freshman defensive line coach in the Ivy League at Penn (1983). Borbely’s first major-college appointment came as a graduate assistant at Tennessee (1984-85) under Johnny Majors, the legendary former Pitt head coach.
A native of Hammond, Ind., Borbely is a 1981 graduate of DePauw University with a bachelor’s degree in history. He earned his master’s degree in secondary education from the University of Evansville in 1983.
Borbely and his wife, Bev, have three children: daughter Laura and sons Joseph and Brian. They have three granddaughters, Avery, Addilyn and Vera, and one grandson, Luke.
Born: April 5, 1959
Hometown: Hammond, Ind.
Alma Mater: DePauw, 1981
Family: Borbely and his wife, Bev, have three children: daughter Laura and sons Joseph and Brian. They have three granddaughters, Avery, Addilyn and Vera, and one grandson, Luke.
COLLEGE COACHING EXPERIENCE
Pitt, 2018-present, offensive line.
Maryland, 2016, offensive line; 2017, special assistant to the head coach.
Virginia, 2015, offensive line.
Colorado State-Pueblo, 2014, offensive line and run game coordinator.
Louisville, 2010-13, offensive line and run game coordinator.
Virginia, 2006-09, offensive line and run game coordinator.
Colorado, 2002-05, offensive line.
Notre Dame, 1998-2001, offensive line.
Stanford, 1995-97, offensive line.
Tulane, 1992-94, offensive line.
Temple, 1989-91, offensive line.
Rice, 1986-88, offensive line.
Tennessee, 1984-85, graduate assistant.
Penn, 1983, freshman defensive line coach.
Evansville, 1981-82, graduate assistant.
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