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Roy Istvan

Player Profile

Position:
Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
Experience:
4th Year
Education:
Southern Connecticut '90

The 2011 campaign marks Roy Istvan's fourth year at the University of Rhode Island. The upcoming season also marks his first as the offensive coordinator and his fourth as offensive line coach.

This past season, Istvan's blocking schemes helped Rhody average 146.4 rushing yards per game, which ranked fifth in CAA Football. In addition, the line helped pave the way for quarterback Steve Probst to average 225.1 total yards per game.

In the Rams Governor's Cup victory over Brown, URI rushed for 200 yards on the ground. The week before against nationally-ranked New Hampshire Rhody tallied a season-best 216 yards rushing.

Following the year, a pair of URI lineman where placed on the CAA Football All-League squad as Kyle Bogumil and Jason Foster were both named Third Team.

In 2009, the offensive line protected quarterback Chris Paul-Etienne, allowing him to pass for 14 touchdowns. The Rams offensive line also limited opponents to just 26 sacks in 2009, which was 13 fewer from 2008.

During his first year in Kingston, URI lineman protected former quarterback Derek Cassidy and allowed him the time to throw for 2,759 yards through the air. Cassidy's total passing yards ranks as the third-highest single season mark in school history.

Prior to arriving at URI, Istvan spent the 2006 and 2007 seasons as offensive coordinator at Milford Academy, where he coached several division I football players. He also spent the 2007 season as an offensive line consultant to Sportstars INC. where he trained current NFL player Tony Ugoh (Indianapolis Colts) and LeSean McCoy (Philadelphia Eagles).

Before heading to Milford, he spent five seasons at the University of Buffalo (2001-2005). In his first three years, Istvan served as the run game coordinator/offensive line coach.

In 2003 the Bulls rushed for over 2,000 yards, which ranked third in the Mid-American Conference. The following season, Istvan was rewarded for his efforts and was promoted to offensive coordinator.

In 2005, Buffalo recorded the most rushing touchdowns since it joined the MAC in 1999 and allowed the fewest amount of sacks since it joined the league.

Istvan began his coaching career in 1990 as a graduate assistant at Southern Connecticut State University where he also played.

During his 11 seasons at SCSU, the Owls set 53 school offensive records and posted a 67-45 record. He also coached former New England Patriots offensive lineman and Super Bowl champion Joe Andruzzi.

A 1990 graduate of SCSU, Istvan and his wife, Kristin, have three children - Jaylin and twins Kambria and Zachariah.

Updated Sept. 22, 2011