Roy Istvan Position: Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Experience: Second Year Education: Southern Connecticut '90

The 2009 campaign marks Roy Istvan's second year as the offensive line coach at Rhode Island. The upcoming season also marks his first as the Assistant Head Coach after he was promoted in the offseason.

During his first year in Kingston, Istvan's blocking schemes 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, while he was there 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). Additionally, he coached current college starters Graig Cooper (Miami), LeShean McCoy (Pittsburgh), and Jake Vermiglio (North Carolina State).

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: 4/20/09

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• Head Coach: Joe Trainer

• Offensive Coordinator: Chris Pincince

• Secondary Coach: Ryan Crawford

• Asst. Head Coach/Offensive Line: Roy Istvan

• Defens. Coord./Def. Line Coach: Rob Neviaser

• Special Teams Coord.: Eddie Allen

• Linebackers Coach: Tem Lukabu

• Tight Ends/Special Consultant: Bob Griffin

• Wide Receivers Coach: Ryan Roeder

• Assistant Secondary Coach: Ari Confesor

• Dir. Football Operations: Dan Silva

• Offensive Assistant: Derick Stansbery

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