North Carolina State University Athletics
Pack OC Heads Back to NFL
2/7/2003 12:00:00 AM | Football
Feb. 7, 2003
By Tony Haynes
Raleigh, N.C.-Marty Galbraith is no stranger to pro football. During his long and distinguished coaching career, Galbraith had stints with both the Kansas City Chiefs (1985), along with the Tampa Bay Bandits (1983-84) and Arizona Outlaws (1986) of the now defunct United States Football League. Now, NC State's successful offensive coordinator and offensive line coach has decided to head back to the pros, accepting an offer to become the Arizona Cardinals' tight ends coach.
"Marty Galbraith is one of the most respected offensive coaches in college football," said Cardinals head coach Dave McGinnis. "He brings a wealth of knowledge to the NFL and his creative ideas will be a great addition."
Creative is a word that is often used next to Galbraith's name. Known for its multiple formations, varying personnel groupings and unpredictable trick plays, the offense he orchestrated last season was the most productive and balanced unit NC State has fielded since Chuck Amato's arrival as head coach three years ago. The Wolfpack, which finished 11-3, averaged more yards (397) and points per game (32.9) than either the 2000 or 2001 squads. NC State's 3rd down conversion rate of 48 percent was among the nation's best.
During NBC's telecast of the Gator Bowl on New Years Day, analyst Pat Haden, a former college and pro quarterback, called NC State's offensive schemes the most diverse he had ever seen.
Originally hired by Amato to be the Wolfpack's offensive line coach in 2000, Galbraith inherited the offensive coordinator's post the next year after Norm Chow left to take a similar position with USC.
"We wish Marty the very best," said Amato. "We've had three very fruitful years at NC State and he was a big part of that. We'll miss him."
