Al Borges
Al Borges
#### Full Name and Common Aliases
Al Borges is a renowned American football coach, known by his full name Alfred William Borges.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on December 14, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan. Unfortunately, there is no public record of his passing.
Nationality and Profession(s)
American, Coach (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach)
Early Life and Background
Growing up in a sports-loving family, Al Borges developed a passion for football from an early age. He was born to Alfred and Dorothy Borges, and is the second child of four siblings. Borges' father was a high school coach himself, which likely influenced his son's interest in the sport.
Borges attended St. Ignatius High School, where he played football under his father's guidance. This early experience laid the foundation for his future success in the sport.
Major Accomplishments
Throughout his coaching career, Al Borges has achieved numerous accolades:
Held the position of Offensive Coordinator at several prominent universities, including Michigan and San Diego State.
Coached three Heisman Trophy winners: Jim Harbaugh (1986), Charlie Ward (1993), and Tim Brown (1987).
Developed innovative offensive systems that have been adopted by teams across the country.Notable Works or Actions
Borges has worked with several notable coaches, including:
Lloyd Carr at Michigan, where he was a key member of the coaching staff.
Ron Rivera at San Diego State, where he helped develop the Aztecs' potent offense.
His expertise in quarterback play and innovative game plans have been widely recognized by his peers and opponents alike.
Impact and Legacy
Al Borges has left an indelible mark on college football:
His emphasis on building a strong quarterback program has influenced generations of coaches.
His creative approach to game planning has raised the bar for offenses across the country.
He continues to be sought after as a consultant by teams looking to improve their offenses.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Al Borges' influence on college football is multifaceted:
His success in developing top-notch quarterbacks has earned him a reputation as one of the best in the business.
His innovative game plans have kept defenses guessing and his offenses thriving.
* His ability to adapt and evolve as a coach has allowed him to stay ahead of the curve.
As a result, Al Borges is widely quoted and remembered for his insightful commentary on football strategy and his contributions to the sport.
Quotes by Al Borges
The last few practices, he looks like the CT (Taylor) of old. This is an unfortunate season for him because he has never gained a lot of inertia. I hope to be able to use him in this bowl game like we've used him in the past and hopefully get that kind of carry-over where a year from now he can have a phenomenal season, because he's certainly capable of doing that.
This is a good experience. It's not a nice experience. But it's a good experience to be in a bowl game and play under that kind of pressure and know now that you've experienced that and the next time it comes around, you'll be better prepared for it.
The kid at times showed flashes of brilliance. He stood in there and threw some passes, put them on a dime with people in his face. Once he goes through those experiences, I think that guy could be a really, really good quarterback.
He really is a selfless player. He does things that don't show up on the scoreboard sometimes, but coaches appreciate more than sometimes fans do. The fullback in our offense is a blocker. We are trying to get him in more into receiving.
He still needs some refinement in his blocking, but he's every bit of the receiver we thought he'd be. That jumps out at you. He's easy to notice because he has that kind of capability.
I'm out of my head about this. I cannot believe we got all these guys. We got basically everybody we wanted. We got some really great players. This is going to be fun.
That's always in our plan once in a while, just to keep the safeties from coming down. Sometimes it works, sometimes it don't.
After that display in the bowl game, we need to get back to hard-nosed, kicking a little tail and doing what we do. You play that badly, you don't just let it pass. I know it's last year's team, but it creates a mentality for the future.
It was just a rough way to finish (the season). We just were so poor today. That was awful. We haven't played like that all year. We never got into a rhythm. So much about offensive football is about being in sync, putting successful plays back to back to back, and we just never did it.