Robert Morris University Athletics

Paul Mulbah is entering his fourth season as an assistant coach at Robert Morris University. Mulbah is the assistant defensive backs coach.
 
Mulbah has helped Colonials claim three All-NEC selections in his first three years.
 
Mulbah kept RMU performing at an admirable level in 2014 despite starting two true freshmen and a redshirt freshman in the secondary as the Colonials still ranked among the top 30 nationally in passing defense. Antwan Eddie led this veteran group in earning his second straight all-league accolade.
 
In the 2013 season, with Mulbah’s assistance, Robert Morris led the league in passing defense efficiency within league play as the secondary held opponents to a meager 87.3 passing rating—the second lowest mark by any NEC team since 2006. The Colonials led the league in interceptions within NEC play (14) and finished the season second in passing defense in conference contests (149.0).
 
Mulbah’s efforts also helped RMU finish the regular season among the top 25 nationally in passing defense, passing efficiency defense, turnovers gained, interceptions and total defense, all while having seven different players start a game in the secondary.
 
Eddie was the latest in a line of RMU defensive backs to be honored with an All-NEC award in 2013. Eddie’s work was best on display in November when he was matched up against the NEC’s all-time leading receiver Jordan Harris. Harris the league in nearly every receiving category in 2013, but Eddie held him to a mere two catches for 22 yards, Harris' second-lowest yardage output in his final 30 games, while also adding two interceptions and a pass breakup on the day.
 
In 2012, Mulbah helped true freshman Marcelis Branch burst onto the scene and claim the NEC Defensive Rookie of the Award along with All-NEC honors at defensive back. Branch was the only freshman to earn All-NEC honors in 2012 and was, in fact, the first true freshman to claim an All-NEC award at any position since 2009.
 
In his 10 contests, Branch was a turnover machine as he led the NEC by forcing five turnovers, combining interceptions and forced fumbles, in regular-season play. He posted 58 tackles on the season, including a team-high 35 solo stops, and tallied six pass breakups and a fumble recovery.
 
A 2008 graduate of Duquesne University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance, Mulbah appeared in 40 games as a defensive back for the Dukes from 2004 to 2007 and was tutored at the position by current RMU assistant coach Bill Hurley.
 
Mulbah finished his career with 129 career tackles, including a career-high 49 as a senior in 2007. A native of Greenbelt, Md., he also compiled a pair of interceptions and nine pass breakups in earning four varsity letters at Duquesne.