The following is a profile of Coach Rich Robbins of Canisius.
| COACH PROFILE: | |
| Rich Robbins, Canisius | |
| High School: North Allegheny (Pitt, PA) | |
| College: Alfred University | |
| Family: - Wife- Diana, Daughter - Grace (5) | |
| Years Coaching: | |
| 9 years | |
| Likes: | |
| The locker room after a win | |
| Pet Peeves: | |
| Not being accountable | |
| Hobbies: | |
| All sports, movies, skiing, family and friends | |
| Favorite Movie: | |
| Godfather Pt. 1 | |
| Favorite TV Shows: | |
| Sportscenter, Justified, Hard Knocks | |
| Favorite Foods: | |
| Italian, anything off his grill | |
| Future Plans: | |
| Continue to drive excellence at Canisius High School | |
| Football Career Highlights: | |
| "Nah, I'm old now lol!" | |
| Favorite NFL Player: | |
| Ronnie Lott | |
| Favorite College Coach: | |
| Nick Saban - Respect the work ethic | |
| Why did you enter the coaching profession? | |
| I missed the game of football and saw a lot of good young men in need of a better program at Canisius. | |
| What is your philosophy in coaching? | |
| BIG TEAM, little me. | |
| What brings you the most satisfaction in coaching? | |
| Turning boys into men. | |
| What was your greatest win in coaching high school football? | |
| All 11 wins during our undefeated season. | |
| What were your most memorable moments in coaching high school football? | |
| 1. Our teambuilding activities and retreats during the off-season. | |
| 2. Games at the Ralph. | |
| Who are the most talented players you coached? | |
| Travis Eman, TJ Wheatley, Sean Brady, Jimmy Gaires, Qadree Ollison, Ryan Hunter, John Urschel, Bernart Williams, Ryan Richards | |
| What game do you remember most? | |
| Our 35-7 victory over Aquinas in 2012. We had not beaten them since the 1940's. | |
| What do you expect from a player? | |
| Heart and hustle…it takes no skill to give either. Just attitude and desire and hard work | |
| What were the best teams you have coached? | |
| 2008, 2012, 2013 Canisius Crusaders | |
| What was your most proud or memorable moment in playing football? | |
| Winning a championship in Pittsburgh with all of my best friends. | |
| Who were your mentors? | |
| My father | |
Courtesy Dick Gallagher 2014 Coaches and Players
Courtesy Dick Gallagher 2014 Regular Season Week 4
