Burbage played his college football at the University of Kentucky. He was named the 27th head football coach for the Kentucky State University Thorobreds located in Frankfort, Kentucky and he held that position for the 2004 season. His career coaching record at Kentucky State was 7 wins, 4 losses, and 0 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him 12th at Kentucky State in total wins and second at Kentucky State in winning percentage (.636).