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Raby spent four years as SUNY Morrisville’s head coach – the first two as the interim – and led the Mustangs to a pair of ECAC Bowl appearances. He joined the Morrisville staff in 2017 as defensive coordinator and safeties coach under the leadership of head coach Curt Fitzpatrick, a 2004 St. John Fisher graduate who won a Division III national title at SUNY Cortland in 2023. 

Following Fitzpatrick’s departure for Cortland in February 2020, Morrisville named Raby its interim head coach. The Mustangs went 2-8 overall (1-5 Empire 8) in 2021, the first season after the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out the 2020 season, before improving significantly in 2022. They finished 7-4 (3-3 Empire 8) and reached the ECAC Robert M. Scotty Whitelaw Bowl. 

Morrisville had its best season under Raby in 2024, finishing 7-4 overall (5-2 Empire 8) and beating Stevenson University 21-18 in the Robert M. Scotty Whitelaw Bowl. The Mustangs’ five conference wins marked the program’s most E8 victories in a single season. 

The Mustangs consistently boasted stingy defenses under Raby’s direction. In 2022, the Mustangs allowed just 11 points per game, the fewest in the Empire 8, and 290.6 yards per game, the third-fewest in the conference. They ranked third in scoring defense (18 points per game) and total defense (310.7 yards per game) this past season. 

As head coach of the Mustangs, Raby produced 48 All-Empire 8 selections, including eight first-teamers. Linebacker Ernesto Mitchell earned Empire 8 Co-Defensive Player of the Year honors and became the first Morrisville player to be named an All-American by D3Football.com in 2022. 

Raby arrived at Morrisville after three years at Allegheny College, where he served as the defensive line coach for two seasons and the linebackers coach for one. He coached tight ends and defensive linemen at Alfred University in 2014. 

Raby, who was a defensive lineman, played collegiately at Division III Alma College for four years (2009-12). He earned his master’s degree in business administration from Alfred University in 2014.

Year By Year Results

What They Say About Raby

“Ed is a tremendous football coach, but even more importantly, he is an outstanding person, father, and leader of young men. As a Fisher alum myself, I am thrilled that Ed has been chosen to lead the program into a new era of Cardinal football." – Curt Fitzpatrick, the Fred '50 and Marilyn Dunlap Head Football Coach at Colgate University, 2004 St. John Fisher University Graduate

“St. John Fisher is getting an outstanding leader of young men as Ed Raby is not only a great football coach, but he is also an exemplary father and husband. His competitive nature drives him in everything he does, and that competitiveness will help mold the Cardinals into better men on and off the field.” – Kyle Derickson, Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach at Eastern Illinois University 

“Ed Raby is a coach whose loyalty to his players and deep faith sets him apart. He’s someone who not only has a passion for football but also life lessons like hard work, being tough and persistence. Coach Ed picked me up when no one else believed in me. He preaches being a student of the game and a lifetime learner. Coach Raby's love for the game is different. There isn't a guy I know who puts more time and effort into making sure things are done correctly and that his team is fully prepared for battle. He builds trust with his players and pushes us to exceed our expectations. St. Fisher is gaining not just a great coach, but a mentor who truly cares about the growth and well-being of his athletes.” – Evan Salvaggio, Three-Time All-Empire 8 Linebacker at SUNY Morrisville (firs-team selection in 2024) 

“Coach Raby has a contagious love for the game that spreads across all aspects of a football program. His adaptation to adverse situations, toughness and hard work have been key factors to his success, and, his deep care for his players to develop as great men is a staple in an Ed Raby football program. I was lucky to have been coached by Coach Raby and am excited for his future at St. John Fisher. His family and their values will be a great addition to the Fisher community.” – Steven Frerichs, Two-Time All-Empire 8 Quarterback at SUNY Morrisville