Let’s talk about the man who has continued to prove his worth in Bills. No, we’re not going to talk about those in the limelight, but the one working hard in the shadows. Bobby Babich, the defensive coordinator, is one of them. He wasn’t handed the position out of the blue. He has hustled his way through the coaching hierarchy in Buffalo since 2017. Come on, did you see the recent win over the Ravens? The Bills’ defense was a big problem for Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. All thanks to Bobby’s defensive brain.
He’s the man who walked down the path his father, Bob Babich, paved for him. Bobby’s dad was a coach his whole life. Both the son and father duo even worked side by side with the Buffalo Bills. They are the reason behind the success of players like Terrel Bernard, Matt Milano, Jordan Poyer and Micah Hydes. He’s been taking care of the ship ever since his father left the Bills. We can go on talking about his capabilities as a coach, but today we’re here for another reason. When you see a man like him, you can’t help but wonder about the person filling his life with love.
Who is Bobby Babich’s wife?
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Well, well, well, who would’ve guessed that Bobby Babich had a college sweetheart? Lacey Babich is the one for Bobby, who he eventually made his life partner as well. Now that’s the kind of love that is enough for a man to be his best. The daughter of Lee and Jackie Johnson, Lacey, comes from a sports background too.
Who knows, maybe that’s why Bobby and Lacey connected in the first place, right? Lacey used to be a Wessington Springs Basketball Star, and that’s something, isn’t it? Lacey was not just good, she was excellent at it. She left the school as the girls’ basketball leader in points, steals, assists and blocks. Impressive, right?
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But life took her to NDSU, where she did her bachelor’s in business administration. The contacts Lacey made over the years helped her to find work with Microsoft partners. She hopes to return to sports again, when her children are older and her family is more settled. “We know what’s best for our family and we are just enjoying the ride,” said Lacey about her decision to take a break for now.
When did Bobby get married?
In the spring of 2007, on May 27, Bobby Babich and his college sweetheart, Lacey, said their vows in Grayslake, Illinois. marking the start of a life built on love and shared dreams. The Babichs’ bond, rooted in sports and a deep connection, has since blossomed into a family legacy.
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Together, they’ve nurtured two children, Lainey and Bray, under a roof where football and family come first. Their $749,900 Orchard Park home is more than just walls, it’s a haven for the Babich fam’s shared passion.
Lacey, living the sports lifestyle daily, cherishes their intertwined world, “We are intertwined in athletics.” It’s no wonder Lainey carries the family torch, playing safety and receiver for Orchard Park High School, proving the Babich legacy is alive and thriving.
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