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{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1968)}}
<big>'''Dave "Guge" DeGuglielmo'''</big>
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{{Infobox NFL biography
San Diego Chargers
| name = Dave DeGuglielmo
Assistant offensive line coach
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{{Birth date and age|1968|7|15|mf=y}}
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[[Cambridge, Massachusetts]]
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| caption = DeGuglielmo with the [[Birmingham Stallions (2022)|Birmingham Stallions]] in 2024
| current_team =Birmingham Stallions
| position = Offensive line coach <!-- Guard (American football)|Guard & center (American football)|center -->
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1968|7|15|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Cambridge, Massachusetts]], U.S.
| death_date =
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| high_school = Lexington H.S. (MA)
| high_school = Lexington (MA)
| college = [[Boston University Terriers football|Boston University]]
| college = [[Boston University Terriers football|Boston University]]
| pastcoaching =
* B.S. Human Movement
* [[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College]] (1991–1992)<br>Graduate assistant
* M.Ed. Athletic Admin.
* [[Boston University Terriers|Boston University]] (1993–1996)<br>Assistant head coach & offensive line coach

* [[Connecticut Huskies football|Connecticut]] (1997–1998)<br>Offensive line coach
'''Coaching History'''
* [[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College]] (1991–1992)<br>Graduate assistant (OL)
* [[South Carolina Gamecocks football|South Carolina]] (1999–2003)<br>Offensive line coach
* [[New York Giants]] ({{nfly|2004}}–{{nfly|2008}})<br>Assistant offensive line & quality control coach
* [[Boston University Terriers|Boston University]] (1993–1995)<br>Offensive line coach
* [[Boston University Terriers|Boston University]] (1996)<br>Offensive line coach & assistant head coach
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{nfly|2009}}–{{nfly|2011}})<br>Offensive line coach
* [[Connecticut Huskies football|University of Connecticut]] (1997–1998)<br>Offensive line coach
* [[New York Jets]] ({{nfly|2012}})<br>Offensive line coach
* [[South Carolina Gamecocks football|University of South Carolina]] (1999–2003)<br>Offensive line coach
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{nfly|2014}}–{{nfly|2015}})<br>Offensive line coach
* [[New York Giants]] (2004)<br>Assistant offensive line & quality control coach
* [[San Diego Chargers]] ({{nfly|2016}})<br>Assistant offensive line coach
* [[New York Giants]] (2005-2008)<br>Assistant Offensive line coach
* Miami Dolphins ({{nfly|2017}})<br>Offensive line coach
* [[Miami Dolphins]] (2009–2011)<br>Offensive line coach
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{nfly|2018}})<br>Offensive line coach
* [[New York Jets]] (2012)<br>Offensive line coach
* Miami Dolphins ({{nfly|2019}})<br>Offensive line coach
* [[New England Patriots]] (2014–2015)<br>Offensive line coach
* New York Giants ({{nfly|2020}})<br> Offensive line coach
* [[San Diego Chargers]] (2016–present)<br>Assistant offensive line coach
* [[Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football|Louisiana Tech]] (2021)<br>Offensive line coach
* Boston College (2022)<br>Offensive line coach
'''Career Highlights'''
* [[Birmingham Stallions (2022)|Birmingham Stallions]] ({{UFL Year|2024}}–present)<br>Offensive line coach
* [[Super Bowl|Super Bowl Champion]] 2x ([[Super Bowl XLII|XLII]] (2007), [[Super Bowl XLIX|XLIX]]) (2014)
| highlights =
* NFC Champion (2007)
* 2× [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XLII|XLII]], [[Super Bowl XLIX|XLIX]])
* NFL Playoffs (2005-2008, 2014-2015)
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* AFC Champion (2014)
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* Outback Bowl Champions 2x (2000 & 2001)
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* Hall of Fame Bowl (1992)
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* Division I-AA Playoffs (1993-1994, 1998)
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'''Dave DeGuglielmo''' ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|d|eɪ|ɡ|uː|l|ˈ|j|ɛ|l|m|oʊ}} {{Respell|DAY|gool|YEL|moh}};<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://mmqb.si.com/2015/02/13/new-england-patriots-offensive-line-dave-deguglielmo/|title = Learning the Belichick Way|date = February 13, 2015|access-date = February 13, 2015|website = The MMQB|last = Bedard|first = Greg}}</ref> born July 15, 1968) is an [[American football]] coach for the [[Birmingham Stallions (2022)|Birmingham Stallions]] of the [[United Football League (2024)|United Football League]] (UFL). He was most recently the offensive line coach for the [[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College Eagles]]. He has previously been offensive line coach for the NFL's [[New York Jets]], [[Miami Dolphins]], [[New England Patriots]], [[Indianapolis Colts]], and [[New York Giants]]. DeGuglielmo was part of two Super Bowl-winning teams in his coaching career; the [[2007 New York Giants season|2007 New York Giants]] and [[2014 New England Patriots season|2014 New England Patriots]].

'''Dave "Guge" DeGuglielmo''' ({{Respell|day-ghoul|YELL|moh}};<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://mmqb.si.com/2015/02/13/new-england-patriots-offensive-line-dave-deguglielmo/|title = Learning the Belichick Way|date = 2015-02-13|accessdate = 2015-02-13|website = The MMQB|publisher = |last = Bedard|first = Greg}}</ref>) born July 15, 1968) is an [[American football]] coach who is currently the assistant [[offensive line]] coach for the [[San Diego Chargers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He held previous positions as the offensive line coach for the NFL's [[Miami Dolphins]], [[New York Jets]], [[New England Patriots]], and as an assistant offensive line coach for the [[New York Giants]].<ref name="GiantsBio">{{cite web | title = Giants.com - Dave DeGuglielmo | work = Giants.com | url = http://www.giants.com/team/coach.asp?coach_id=3 | accessdate = January 15, 2008 }}</ref>



==Early years==
==Early years==
Born Pacifico David DeGuglielmo in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and raised in [[Lexington, Massachusetts]]. One of three children (an older brother Charlie, and younger a sister Cristina), he is first generation Italian-American, as his father (Carmine Giuseppe DeGuglielmo / legally changed his name to Charles Joseph DeGuglielmo) emigrated to the US in 1954 with his family as a teenager, from a village outside of Avellino, Italy. An avid baseball player, his father coached both Dave and his older brother Charlie in [[Babe Ruth League]] baseball. His mother (June Dorothy Galassi) was born in Boston, and is of Italian and French Canadian heritage. After residing in Somerville, MA, until age four, his family moved to Lexington, MA, where he lived until his college days. He attended the Joseph Bridge Elementary School, the Jonas Clarke Junior High School, and Lexington Senior High School, having graduated as part of the Class of 1986.
DeGuglielmo was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was raised in [[Lexington, Massachusetts]]. One of three children (an older brother Charlie, and younger a Sister Cristina), he is first generation Italian-American, as his father (Carmine Giuseppe DeGuglielmo / legally changed his name to Charles Joseph DeGuglielmo) emigrated to the US in 1954 with his family as a teenager, from a village outside of Avellino, Italy. His mother (June Dorothy Galassi) was born in Boston, and of Italian and French Canadian heritage.<ref name="GiantsBio">{{cite web | title = Giants.com - Dave DeGuglielmo | work = Giants.com | url = http://www.giants.com/team/coach.asp?coach_id=3 | access-date = January 15, 2008 | archive-date = February 27, 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080227031443/http://www.giants.com/team/coach.asp?coach_id=3 | url-status = dead }}</ref>


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
DeGuglielmo played both offensive and defensive tackle at Lexington High School (MA) under legendary Massachusetts high school football coach, Bill Tighe. During that time, Lexington High School won two Middlesex League Championships and played for the Division I Super Bowl title against nationally ranked Brockton High School (MA). Moving on to play collegiately at Boston University, he red-shirted his first year (1986) at BU. Despite being a non-scholarship "walk-on," he ultimately became a four-year letterman at [[Boston University Terriers|Boston University]] from 1987 to 1990. DeGuglielmo trained under world-renowned strength and conditioning guru, Mike Boyle, who was at the time the Terriers' head strength and conditioning coach. Playing for three different head coaches in five years, and three different offensive line coaches in his first three seasons, he persevered and was voted captain of the 1990 Terriers. The second of his head coaches was Chris Palmer, future head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Palmer and DeGuglielmo would reunite in 2007 at the NY Giants. His final offensive line coach was Tony Sparano, who went on to become the head football coach of the Miami Dolphins. Sparano would later hire Deguglielmo as his offensive line coach in Miami.<ref name="HiredByPhins">{{cite web | title = Dolphins Name Dave DeGuglielmo Offensive Line Coach | work = MiamiDolphins.com | url = http://www.miamidolphins.com/newsite/news/top_story.asp?contentID=6323 |accessdate=January 15, 2008 }}</ref> Playing both [[Guard (American football)|guard]] and [[Center (American football)|center]], DeGuglielmo was a first-team All-[[New England]] selection as well as a two-time Academic All-[[Yankee Conference]] selection.<ref name="HiredByPhins"/>
DeGuglielmo played both offensive and defensive tackle at [[Lexington High School (Massachusetts)]] under legendary Massachusetts high school football coach, Bill Tighe. During that time, Lexington High School won two Middlesex League Championships and played for the Division I Super Bowl title against nationally ranked Brockton High School (MA). Moving on to play collegiately at Boston University, he red-shirted his first year (1986) at BU. Despite being a non-scholarship "walk-on," he ultimately became a four-year letterman at [[Boston University Terriers|Boston University]] from 1987 to 1990. DeGuglielmo trained under world-renowned strength and conditioning guru, Mike Boyle, who was at the time the Terriers' head strength and conditioning coach. Playing for three different head coaches in five years, and three different offensive line coaches in his first three seasons, he persevered and was voted captain of the 1990 Terriers. The second of his head coaches was Chris Palmer, future head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Palmer and DeGuglielmo would reunite in 2007 at the NY Giants. His final offensive line coach was Tony Sparano, who went on to become the head football coach of the Miami Dolphins. Sparano would later hire Deguglielmo as his offensive line coach in Miami.<ref name="HiredByPhins">{{cite web |title=Dolphins Name Dave DeGuglielmo Offensive Line Coach |work=MiamiDolphins.com |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/newsite/news/top_story.asp?contentID=6323 |access-date=January 15, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090117151236/http://www.miamidolphins.com/newsite/news/top_story.asp?contentID=6323 |archive-date=January 17, 2009 }}</ref> Playing both [[Guard (American football)|guard]] and [[Center (American football)|center]], DeGuglielmo was a first-team All-[[New England]] selection as well as a two-time Academic All-[[Yankee Conference]] selection.<ref name="HiredByPhins"/>


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
===New York Giants (first stint)===
DeGuglielmo left UCF within a month, joining the [[New York Giants]] staff as an assistant offensive line coach under head coach [[Tom Coughlin]] whom he had served as a [[graduate assistant]] at Boston College 13 years earlier. In his tenure, the Giants made the playoffs four consecutive years, won [[Super Bowl XLII]], and set a franchise record for rushing yards (2,518) and yards per carry (5.0) in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Dante-Scarnecchia-to-retire-Dave-Deguglielmo-named-new-Offensive-Line-Coach/367f62a4-b7e3-40e7-b840-85b92291231a |title=Dante Scarnecchia to retire; Dave DeGuglielmo named new Offensive Line Coach |date=January 22, 2014 |publisher=New England Patriots |access-date=January 22, 2014 |archive-date=January 23, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140123160751/http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Dante-Scarnecchia-to-retire-Dave-Deguglielmo-named-new-Offensive-Line-Coach/367f62a4-b7e3-40e7-b840-85b92291231a |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XLII - New York Giants vs. New England Patriots - February 3rd, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200802030nwe.htm |access-date=February 20, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


=== College coaching ===
===Miami Dolphins (first stint)===
From 2009 to 2011 he was the offensive line coach for the Miami Dolphins. In 2011 the Dolphins rushed for 1,987 yards in what was also [[Reggie Bush]]'s first 1,000-yard season.
After his playing career ended, DeGuglielmo started off his coaching career at Boston College as a graduate assistant for the 1991-1992 seasons. During this time he served on the staff of then head football coach, Tom Coughlin, and studied under legendary offensive line coach, Mike Maser; DeGuglielmo credits this period of his coaching career for learning many of the traits that would make him successful going forward. Boston College was invited to participate in the Hall of Fame Bowl (now called the Outback Bowl) in his second year on staff; this was the first bowl invitation for the Eagles in many years, and proves a significant step towards the resurgence of the Boston College Football program to national respectability.
===New York Jets===
DeGuglielmo was named the [[New York Jets]]' offensive line coach on January 24, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=DeGuglielmo Named Jets' O-Line Coach |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/DeGuglielmo-Named-Jets-O-Line-Coach/70d758d5-616c-48ed-ad67-c34460407373 |publisher=New York Jets |author=Jets Media Relations Department |date=January 24, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120127203249/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/DeGuglielmo-Named-Jets-O-Line-Coach/70d758d5-616c-48ed-ad67-c34460407373 |archive-date=January 27, 2012 |access-date=January 24, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was fired in 2013.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/20632/jets-fire-loose-cannon-line-coach | title=Jets fire loose-cannon line coach | date=February 5, 2013 }}</ref>
===New England Patriots===
On January 22, 2014, the New England Patriots announced they had hired DeGuglielmo as the new offensive line coach to replace [[Dante Scarnecchia]], who retired after 30 years with the team; DeGuglielmo had a preliminary agreement to serve as offensive line coach at [[Maryland Terrapins football|University of Maryland]] six days prior to the Patriots' announcement.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/22/dante-scarnecchia-retires-dave-deguglielmo-hired-as-patriots-offensive-line-coach/ |title=Dante Scarnecchia retires, Dave DeGuglielmo hired as Patriots offensive line coach |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=January 22, 2014 |publisher=NBC Pro Football Talk}}</ref> DeGuglilemo won a second Super Bowl ring in the Patriots' [[Super Bowl XLIX]] win over the [[Seattle Seahawks]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XLIX - Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots - February 1st, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201502010sea.htm |access-date=February 20, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The offensive line fared worse in 2015, and was ravaged with injuries, including a season-ending injury to left tackle [[Nate Solder]]. He was fired by the Patriots on January 25, 2016, one day after the Patriots' offensive line "collapse[d]"<ref>{{Cite web|title = Patriots' Offensive Line Collapses In AFC Championship Loss To Broncos|url = http://nesn.com/2016/01/patriots-offensive-line-collapses-in-afc-championship-loss-to-broncos/|website = NESN.com| date=January 24, 2016 |access-date = February 10, 2016|language = en-US}}</ref> in the AFC Championship game against the [[Denver Broncos]].


===San Diego Chargers===
Upon the conclusion of this apprenticeship, he returned to coach the offensive line at his alma mater, Boston University, from 1993-1996. In his first season, the Terriers compiled a 11-0 record in the regular season, and went on to beat the University of Northern Iowa (quarterbacked by future Super Bowl MVP, [[Kurt Warner]]) in the first round of the post-season. DeGuglielmo again helped Boston University to post-season play, and a regular season victory over the Division I-A opponent (now referred to as FBS), the Cadets of the United States Military Academy at West Point. He held the title of offensive line coach throughout his four year stint, adding the assistant head coach title in his final season.
In 2016 he worked as the assistant offensive line coach for the Chargers.
===Miami Dolphins (second stint)===
In 2017 he worked as the offensive line coach for the Dolphins under [[Adam Gase]].
===Indianapolis Colts===
In 2018, DeGuglielmo was hired to be the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts by [[Josh McDaniels]] and was retained by [[Frank Reich]] when he took the position of head coach. However, he was fired after the 2018 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=January 15, 2019 |title=Colts fire offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-fire-offensive-line-coach-dave-deguglielmo-0ap3000001010858 |access-date=February 20, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


===Miami Dolphins (third stint)===
DeGuglielmo left the Terriers to take the position of offensive line coach at a Yankee Conference rival, the University of Connecticut, working for head football coach, Skip Holtz. At this time, Connecticut was in the process of elevating it's football program to Division I-A (FBS), while Boston University was set to disband it's football program the following season (1997), although DeGuglielmo had no knowledge of BU's plans. DeGuglielmo spent two season with UConn, helping them to the Division I-AA Playoffs (now called FCS) for the first time in school history; in his final season (1998) the Huskies beat the eventual I-AA National Champions, the University of Massachusetts, twice. Following the playoff loss to Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA, the football staff was informed that the head coach, Skip Holtz, was leaving to be the offensive coordinator on his father's staff at the University of South Carolina.
On July 29, 2019, just four days into training camp, the [[Miami Dolphins]] dismissed offensive line coach [[Pat Flaherty (American football)|Pat Flaherty]] and promoted DeGuglielmo to the position. DeGuglielmo had previously been hired as a team analyst.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article233268253.html|title=Flores sends a message with firing of offensive line coach just days into Dolphins camp |last=Jackson|first=Barry|date=July 29, 2019 |publisher=www.miamiherald.com}}</ref>
===New York Giants (second stint)===
DeGuglielmo was hired as the Giants offensive line coach under [[Joe Judge (American football)|Joe Judge]] midway through the season, replacing the terminated [[Marc Colombo]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=November 18, 2020 |title=Giants fire offensive line coach Marc Colombo |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/11/18/giants-fire-offensive-line-coach-marc-colombo/ |access-date=February 20, 2023 |website=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> DeGuglielmo tested positive for [[COVID-19]] and missed the team's week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys on January 3, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=January 3, 2021 |title=OL Coach DeGuglielmo tests positive for COVID-19 |url=https://www.giants.com/news/ol-coach-dave-deguglielmo-tests-positive-for-covid-19 |access-date=March 3, 2021 |website=Giants.com}}</ref>


===Louisiana Tech===
At only thirty years old, he was offered an opportunity to work in the most prestigious football conference in America, the SEC, and for hall of fame/coaching legend, Lou Holtz as part of his inaugural staff. After a winless season in 1999, DeGuglielmo helped USC earn a New Year's Day bowl birth with an invitation to the Outback Bowl, to be played in Tampa, FL, against perennial national powerhouse, [[Ohio State University]]. The Gamecocks' victory was instrumental in the resurgence of South Carolina's football program. The following year, the Gamecocks again earned an invitation to the Outback Bowl to play a familiar foe, the Ohio State University Buckeyes. The results were the same, as USC again defeated the representatives from the prestigious [[Big Ten]] Conference. In all, he coached the Gamecocks for five seasons, in a variety of roles including offensive line coach (1999,2003), and tackles/tight ends coach (2000-2002). His final game with the Gamecocks was a devastating loss to in state rival [[Clemson University]], by a score of 63-17; two days later, bowing to the outrage of a proud fan base, he was one of four of Coach Holtz' original staff to be dismissed.
DeGuglilemo was hired by [[Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football|Louisiana Tech]] as their offensive line coach on February 3, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dave DeGuglielmo Announced as LA Tech Offensive Line Coach |url=https://latechsports.com/news/2021/2/3/football-dave-deguglielmo-announced-as-la-tech-offensive-line-coach.aspx |website=LATechSports.com |date=February 3, 2021 |access-date=March 3, 2021}}</ref>
===Boston College===
In February 2022, DeGuglielmo was hired as the offensive line coach on [[Jeff Hafley]]'s staff at [[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 17, 2022 |title=Mass. Native and NFL Veteran Dave DeGuglielmo Named O-Line Coach |url=https://bceagles.com/news/2022/2/17/football-mass-native-and-nfl-veteran-dave-deguglielmo-named-offensive-line-coach.aspx |access-date=February 17, 2022 |website=Boston College Eagles Athletics |publisher=Boston College Athletic Communications}}</ref> On February 2, 2023, it was reported that Boston College was parting ways with DeGuglielmo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Flannery |first=Curtis |date=February 2, 2023 |title=Boston College Football Reportedly Parting Ways with OL Coach Dave DeGuglielmo |url=https://www.bcinterruption.com/2023/2/2/23583480/boston-college-football-reportedly-parting-ways-ol-coach-dave-deguglielmo-guge-bc-eagles-jeff-hafley |access-date=February 20, 2023 |website=BC Interruption |language=en}}</ref>


=== Birmingham Stallions ===
Within three weeks, DeGuglielmo was offered, and he accepted, a job as George O'Leary's first offensive line coach at the University of Central Florida in the winter of 2004.
On February 17, 2024, it was revealed that DeGuglielmo would serve as the offensive line coach for the [[Birmingham Stallions (2022)|Birmingham Stallions]] of the [[United Football League (2024)|United Football League]] (UFL).<ref>{{cite tweet |number=1758938753807139107 |user=LukeMillerPFN |title=Per @Cleriga's interview with @CoachSHoltz, the Stallions' OL Coach for 2024 will be Dave DeGuglielmo. |first=Luke |last=Miller |date=February 17, 2024 |access-date=February 19, 2024}}</ref>

=== NFL coaching ===
DeGuglielmo left the University of Central Florida twenty three days later, joining the [[New York Giants]] staff under head coach [[Tom Coughlin]] whom he had served as a graduate assistant at Boston College 13 years earlier. He initially joined the Giants as an assistant offensive line coach and quality control coach. After only one season in the NFL, he was elevated to full time assistant offensive line coach, handing off the quality control responsibilities. In his tenure, the Giants made the playoffs four consecutive years (the only time in team history), won [[Super Bowl XLII]] (the team's first in 19 years), and in 2008 set a franchise record for rushing yards (2,518) and yards per carry (5.0). Assisting offensive line coach [[Pat Flaherty]], he coached Pro-Bowl selections, center [[Shawn O'Hara]] and right guard [[Chris Snee]].

In January of 2009, DeGuglielmo bid farewell to the New York Giants, and the cold of the northeast, for a job with the Miami Dolphins, to replace his mentor, Mike Maser, as the head offensive line coach, and reuniting him with his former offensive line coach (Boston University '88-'90), head coach [[Tony Sparano]]; in 2011 the Dolphins rushed for 1,987 yards in what was also Reggie Bush's first and only 1,000+ yard season of his career. During this time he coached Pro-Bowl selections left tackle [[Jake Long]] (3x) and left guard [[Richie Incognito]]; he was also instrumental in developing rookie center, and future Pro-Bowler, [[Mike Pouncey]], who started every game that year despite the NFL's "lockout" and a brief hold out at the beginning of training camp. Unfortunately, Sparano's release as Dolphins' head football coach brought about changes in Miami, these changes included the dismissal of DeGuglielmo.

One day later, DeGuglielmo was hired, and subsequently named the [[New York Jets]]' offensive line coach on January 24, 2012, again reuniting him with now Jets offensive coordinator, Tony Sparano.<ref>{{cite web|title=DeGuglielmo Named Jets' O-Line Coach|url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/DeGuglielmo-Named-Jets-O-Line-Coach/70d758d5-616c-48ed-ad67-c34460407373|publisher=New York Jets|author=Jets Media Relations Department|date=January 24, 2012|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/64wLG0SyE|archivedate=January 24, 2012|accessdate=24 January 2012}}</ref> He was released only one year later on February 5, 2013, after the dismissal of Sparano as offensive coordinator. Still under contract, and with no NFL openings at this late date, he spent the 2013 football season as a football analyst for Clear Channel Radio's Sports Talk First Edition, on 560 AM WVOC in Columbia, SC, while living at his lake house in Prosperity, SC.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jets fire OL coach DeGuglielmo: source|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/jetsblog/jets_fire_ol_coach_deguglielmo_source_OA5d9St1CweVCQoK4vOoKP#axzz2K2xM99cV|work=New York Post|author=Costello, Brian; Howie Kussoy|date=5 February 2013|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6ED4KDxH4|archivedate=February 5, 2013|accessdate=February 5, 2013}}</ref>

On January 22, 2014, the New England Patriots announced they had hired DeGuglielmo as the new offensive line coach to replace [[Dante Scarnecchia]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Dante Scarnecchia to retire; Dave DeGuglielmo named new Offensive Line Coach|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Dante-Scarnecchia-to-retire-Dave-Deguglielmo-named-new-Offensive-Line-Coach/367f62a4-b7e3-40e7-b840-85b92291231a|publisher=New England Patriots|author=New England Patriots Website|date=January 22, 2014}}</ref>
, who retired after 30 years with the team; DeGuglielmo had a preliminary agreement to serve as offensive line coach at [[Maryland Terrapins football|University of Maryland]] six days prior to the Patriots' announcement.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dante Scarnecchia retires, Dave DeGuglielmo hired as Patriots offensive line coach|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/22/dante-scarnecchia-retires-dave-deguglielmo-hired-as-patriots-offensive-line-coach/|publisher=NBC Pro Football Talk|author=Josh Alper|date=January 22, 2014}}</ref> In spite of the Patriots' decision to trade away perennial Pro-Bowl offensive guard [[Logan Mankins]] ten days before the opening game of the season, and a rough start to the season as a result of starting lineup experimentation and premature use of rookie players, DeGuglilemo won his second Super Bowl ring in the Patriots' [[Super Bowl XLIX]] win over the [[Seattle Seahawks]]; after a horrible 2-2 start, and with eight sacks given up, the offensive line finished the year with a 15-4 record, giving up only 26 sacks, an improvement of fourteen sacks over the previous year under Scarnecchia. The 2015 season started much better even as he juggled three rookies in the starting lineup to an initial 10-0 record; these players included two 4th round guard selections and an undrafted free agent center. Losing left tackle [[Nate Solder]] to a season ending injury against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] week five proved to be a hurdle the line could not overcome. Inadequate depth, and a lack of experience showed, as it was ravaged with injuries throughout the season, and DeGuglielmo was forced to play 30+ line combinations, and 13 different starting lineups. Despite the fact that the team's 38 sacks was still two sacks less than they had given up a year prior to DeGuglielmo's arrival, and that they had won 28 games in a two span of two seasons, DeGuglielmo's tenure with the Patriots would be over. It was announced on January 25, 2016, one day after the Patriots' offensive line "collapse[d]"<ref>{{Cite web|title = Patriots' Offensive Line Collapses In AFC Championship Loss To Broncos|url = http://nesn.com/2016/01/patriots-offensive-line-collapses-in-afc-championship-loss-to-broncos/|website = NESN.com|access-date = 2016-02-10|language = en-US}}</ref> in the AFC Championship Game against the Denver Broncos, that the team would not extend his contract beyond it's initial two year agreement.

Two days later, DeGuglielmo agreed to become the assistant offensive line coach of the San Diego Chargers.

==Personal==
DeGuglielmo is married to Kimberly Ann (McNeill) of Port Charlotte, FL, who is a [[Florida State University]] graduate. He is father to daughter, Saige Ashley DeGuglielmo, born August 31, 2008. A dog lover, his family is completed with the addition of their 150 lb., Rottweiler, Caesar. While DeGuglielmo makes his permanent residence in Prosperity, SC, at his home on [[Lake Murray]], he currently lives in the historic Gaslamp District of downtown San Diego, CA.


==References==
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==External links==
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*[https://bceagles.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/dave-deguglielmo/2100 Boston College Eagles bio]
*[http://www.giants.com/team/coach.asp?coach_id=3 New York Giants bio]


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Latest revision as of 16:43, 29 April 2024

Dave DeGuglielmo
refer to caption
DeGuglielmo with the Birmingham Stallions in 2024
Birmingham Stallions
Position:Offensive line coach
Personal information
Born: (1968-07-15) July 15, 1968 (age 55)
Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Career information
High school:Lexington (MA)
College:Boston University
Career history
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards

Dave DeGuglielmo (/ˌdeɪɡuːlˈjɛlmoʊ/ DAY-gool-YEL-moh;[1] born July 15, 1968) is an American football coach for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He was most recently the offensive line coach for the Boston College Eagles. He has previously been offensive line coach for the NFL's New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, and New York Giants. DeGuglielmo was part of two Super Bowl-winning teams in his coaching career; the 2007 New York Giants and 2014 New England Patriots.

Early years[edit]

DeGuglielmo was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was raised in Lexington, Massachusetts. One of three children (an older brother Charlie, and younger a Sister Cristina), he is first generation Italian-American, as his father (Carmine Giuseppe DeGuglielmo / legally changed his name to Charles Joseph DeGuglielmo) emigrated to the US in 1954 with his family as a teenager, from a village outside of Avellino, Italy. His mother (June Dorothy Galassi) was born in Boston, and of Italian and French Canadian heritage.[2]

Playing career[edit]

DeGuglielmo played both offensive and defensive tackle at Lexington High School (Massachusetts) under legendary Massachusetts high school football coach, Bill Tighe. During that time, Lexington High School won two Middlesex League Championships and played for the Division I Super Bowl title against nationally ranked Brockton High School (MA). Moving on to play collegiately at Boston University, he red-shirted his first year (1986) at BU. Despite being a non-scholarship "walk-on," he ultimately became a four-year letterman at Boston University from 1987 to 1990. DeGuglielmo trained under world-renowned strength and conditioning guru, Mike Boyle, who was at the time the Terriers' head strength and conditioning coach. Playing for three different head coaches in five years, and three different offensive line coaches in his first three seasons, he persevered and was voted captain of the 1990 Terriers. The second of his head coaches was Chris Palmer, future head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Palmer and DeGuglielmo would reunite in 2007 at the NY Giants. His final offensive line coach was Tony Sparano, who went on to become the head football coach of the Miami Dolphins. Sparano would later hire Deguglielmo as his offensive line coach in Miami.[3] Playing both guard and center, DeGuglielmo was a first-team All-New England selection as well as a two-time Academic All-Yankee Conference selection.[3]

Coaching career[edit]

New York Giants (first stint)[edit]

DeGuglielmo left UCF within a month, joining the New York Giants staff as an assistant offensive line coach under head coach Tom Coughlin whom he had served as a graduate assistant at Boston College 13 years earlier. In his tenure, the Giants made the playoffs four consecutive years, won Super Bowl XLII, and set a franchise record for rushing yards (2,518) and yards per carry (5.0) in 2008.[4][5]

Miami Dolphins (first stint)[edit]

From 2009 to 2011 he was the offensive line coach for the Miami Dolphins. In 2011 the Dolphins rushed for 1,987 yards in what was also Reggie Bush's first 1,000-yard season.

New York Jets[edit]

DeGuglielmo was named the New York Jets' offensive line coach on January 24, 2012.[6] He was fired in 2013.[7]

New England Patriots[edit]

On January 22, 2014, the New England Patriots announced they had hired DeGuglielmo as the new offensive line coach to replace Dante Scarnecchia, who retired after 30 years with the team; DeGuglielmo had a preliminary agreement to serve as offensive line coach at University of Maryland six days prior to the Patriots' announcement.[8] DeGuglilemo won a second Super Bowl ring in the Patriots' Super Bowl XLIX win over the Seattle Seahawks.[9] The offensive line fared worse in 2015, and was ravaged with injuries, including a season-ending injury to left tackle Nate Solder. He was fired by the Patriots on January 25, 2016, one day after the Patriots' offensive line "collapse[d]"[10] in the AFC Championship game against the Denver Broncos.

San Diego Chargers[edit]

In 2016 he worked as the assistant offensive line coach for the Chargers.

Miami Dolphins (second stint)[edit]

In 2017 he worked as the offensive line coach for the Dolphins under Adam Gase.

Indianapolis Colts[edit]

In 2018, DeGuglielmo was hired to be the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts by Josh McDaniels and was retained by Frank Reich when he took the position of head coach. However, he was fired after the 2018 season.[11]

Miami Dolphins (third stint)[edit]

On July 29, 2019, just four days into training camp, the Miami Dolphins dismissed offensive line coach Pat Flaherty and promoted DeGuglielmo to the position. DeGuglielmo had previously been hired as a team analyst.[12]

New York Giants (second stint)[edit]

DeGuglielmo was hired as the Giants offensive line coach under Joe Judge midway through the season, replacing the terminated Marc Colombo.[13] DeGuglielmo tested positive for COVID-19 and missed the team's week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys on January 3, 2021.[14]

Louisiana Tech[edit]

DeGuglilemo was hired by Louisiana Tech as their offensive line coach on February 3, 2021.[15]

Boston College[edit]

In February 2022, DeGuglielmo was hired as the offensive line coach on Jeff Hafley's staff at Boston College.[16] On February 2, 2023, it was reported that Boston College was parting ways with DeGuglielmo.[17]

Birmingham Stallions[edit]

On February 17, 2024, it was revealed that DeGuglielmo would serve as the offensive line coach for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).[18]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bedard, Greg (February 13, 2015). "Learning the Belichick Way". The MMQB. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  2. ^ "Giants.com - Dave DeGuglielmo". Giants.com. Archived from the original on February 27, 2008. Retrieved January 15, 2008.
  3. ^ a b "Dolphins Name Dave DeGuglielmo Offensive Line Coach". MiamiDolphins.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2009. Retrieved January 15, 2008.
  4. ^ "Dante Scarnecchia to retire; Dave DeGuglielmo named new Offensive Line Coach". New England Patriots. January 22, 2014. Archived from the original on January 23, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  5. ^ "Super Bowl XLII - New York Giants vs. New England Patriots - February 3rd, 2008". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  6. ^ Jets Media Relations Department (January 24, 2012). "DeGuglielmo Named Jets' O-Line Coach". New York Jets. Archived from the original on January 27, 2012. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
  7. ^ "Jets fire loose-cannon line coach". February 5, 2013.
  8. ^ Alper, Josh (January 22, 2014). "Dante Scarnecchia retires, Dave DeGuglielmo hired as Patriots offensive line coach". NBC Pro Football Talk.
  9. ^ "Super Bowl XLIX - Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots - February 1st, 2015". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  10. ^ "Patriots' Offensive Line Collapses In AFC Championship Loss To Broncos". NESN.com. January 24, 2016. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  11. ^ Patra, Kevin (January 15, 2019). "Colts fire offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo". NFL.com. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  12. ^ Jackson, Barry (July 29, 2019). "Flores sends a message with firing of offensive line coach just days into Dolphins camp". www.miamiherald.com.
  13. ^ Smith, Michael David (November 18, 2020). "Giants fire offensive line coach Marc Colombo". ProFootballTalk. NBC Sports. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  14. ^ Eisen, Michael (January 3, 2021). "OL Coach DeGuglielmo tests positive for COVID-19". Giants.com. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  15. ^ "Dave DeGuglielmo Announced as LA Tech Offensive Line Coach". LATechSports.com. February 3, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  16. ^ "Mass. Native and NFL Veteran Dave DeGuglielmo Named O-Line Coach". Boston College Eagles Athletics. Boston College Athletic Communications. February 17, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  17. ^ Flannery, Curtis (February 2, 2023). "Boston College Football Reportedly Parting Ways with OL Coach Dave DeGuglielmo". BC Interruption. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  18. ^ Miller, Luke [@LukeMillerPFN] (February 17, 2024). "Per @Cleriga's interview with @CoachSHoltz, the Stallions' OL Coach for 2024 will be Dave DeGuglielmo" (Tweet). Retrieved February 19, 2024 – via Twitter.

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