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Published: July 5, 2012

  • Polian keynote speaker at luncheon

    Former NFL executive and current ESPN analyst Bill Polian will serve as the keynote speaker for UB’s Football Kickoff Luncheon on Aug. 1 in the Millennium Airport Hotel in Cheektowaga.

    The luncheon, sponsored by Tim Hortons and Millennium Airport Hotel, will begin at 11:30 a.m.

    One of the most accomplished front office executives in NFL history, Polian helped build many successful franchises during his 24 years as a general manager. In all, his teams made 17 playoff, eight conference championship game and five Super Bowl appearances, including the Super Bowl XLI champion Indianapolis Colts.

    He also has the distinction of having drafted four-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning, arguably one of the top players ever to play the position.

    Polian rose to prominence as general manager of the Buffalo Bills for seven years (1986-93). He constructed a team that made the playoffs six consecutive seasons (1988-93) and won four straight AFC Championships, reaching an unprecedented four consecutive Super Bowls (1990-93).

    Polian will be joined at the dais by UB head coach Jeff Quinn and a few of the key Bulls of 2012. Entering his third season at the helm of the UB football program, Quinn will offer fans an inside look on what the Bulls have in store when they open the season on Sept. 1 at Georgia.

    Call 645-7796 or click here for tickets.