Football 4/11/2014 9:10:00 AM

Get to Know Elon Football's Damian Wroblewski

ELON, N.C. – Elon University head football coach Rich Skrosky named Damian Wroblewski the Phoenix's offensive coordinator in January of 2014. Wroblewski also tutors the Elon offensive line.

Skrosky on Wroblewski: "I first met Damian Wroblewski at a coaches' convention the winter after he finished his playing career at Lafayette College where he played for former Elon assistant John Strollo. I have maintained a relationship with him as well as competed against him. At every stop Coach Robo has made, the technique of the offensive line has always stood out. His search for the latest and most up-to-date technical aspects of the game make him a great mentor for our offensive line. He has had a great deal of success coaching in the CAA having reached the pinnacle of FCS football. He has worked in very similar offensive systems over the years so that transition will be smooth. Coach Robo is highly intelligent and will be a great addition to our staff."

Wroblewski stated, "The people of Elon and their passion for the Phoenix to succeed makes for an exciting future."

Wroblewski came to Elon following a two-year stint as the offensive line coach at Rutgers. In his first season with the Scarlet Knights, Wroblewski's unit helped the team rush for 100 or more yards in eight outings and allowed just eight sacks all season, the eighth-best mark in the nation. That same year, Rutgers claimed a share of the Big East Conference title and appeared in the Russell Sports Bowl. In 2013, the offense ran for 100 or more yards seven times and twice eclipsed the 200-yard mark on the ground. In two seasons, Wroblewski's line saw two players earn all-conference accolades. The Rutgers offense saw two of its players selected in the 2013 NFL Draft - running back Juwan Jamison and tight end D.C. Jefferson.

Before heading to Rutgers, Wroblewski spent five seasons as the offensive line coach at the University of Delaware where he also was the assistant head coach for four years. While at Delaware, he also served as the recruiting coordinator and the run game coordinator. In 2011, Wroblewski's line helped the Blue Hens run for 165.5 yards per game. His work with the offense in 2010 helped UD to a 12-3 record, a share of the CAA Football title and a trip to the national title game. The Blue Hens also reached the national title game in 2007. At Delaware, Wroblewski mentored three All-Americans. He also worked with future NFL linemen Gino Gradkowski, Rich Beverly and Shea Allard.

Wroblewski began his coaching career at Bryant College (1999-2001), serving as the offensive coordinator, offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator. He has also spent time as the offensive line coach at the University of Pennsylvania (2002-03), Hofstra University (2004-05) and Stony Brook (2006). In his time at Hofstra, Wroblewski mentored current New York Jets offensive lineman Willie Colon won a Super Bowl title with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A four-year member of the Lafayette College football team as a center, Wroblewski was a two-time All-Patriot League selection and earned the team's Stony Jones Award as the team MVP as a senior. He earned his degree in history in 1999.

Wroblewski and his wife, Kara, have one son, Damian, Jr.

A Word on Wroblewski:

"Coach Robo is one of the reasons I was able to make the leap into the NFL. His knowledge of the game as well as his hard work and dedication were instilled in me. I know he will do a great job at Elon and I'm excited for all his future endeavors."

- Willie Colon, New York Jets offensive lineman

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