After two years as a backup offensive tackle, Boulware was slated to start in 1993 before his career ended after being diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia.
Boulware was also put in charge of special teams for the first time in his career and the following season his Wildcats kick returns unit finished ranked 4th in the nation.
[4] He left the Utes to join Gene Chizik's staff at Iowa State in 2007, serving as running backs coach and special teams coordinator.
The performances marked the first time two different Cyclone running backs topped the century barrier twice in a single season since 2002.
On January 4, 2009, it was announced Boulware would serve as special teams coordinator as well as fill the vacant spot coaching tight ends.
At NIU, Ryan Diem, a three-year starter for Boulware, was a two-time all-MAC selection and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2001.
Boulware was also responsible for recruiting current Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner to Northern Illinois.
While at Arizona, Boulware coached second-team all-PAC10 running back Mike Bell who is now playing for the New Orleans Saints.
While at Iowa State, he coached another standout freshman kickoff returner, Leonard Johnson, to a top-20 national performance.