Football: Legendary NFL Coach Sam Wyche to Speak at Freedom High School

South Riding (July 21, 2010) - Sam Wyche, architect of one the most dramatic turnarounds in NFL history, will speak August 14 at 6 p.m. in the Freedom High School auditorium. The event is open to the public, $10 at the door.

For advanced group seating contact Mick Mullins or Matt Oblas (703-957-4308).

Wyche is a former pro football quarterback for the Washington Redskins and the Cincinnati Bengals. He went on to be the head coach of the Bengals where he took the team from a 4-11 record to the Super Bowl in one season and became one of the few men to ever play in a Super Bowl and lead a team to the Super Bowl as a head coach. Wyche later became the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

After retiring from coaching Wyche became a television commentator analyst for several weekly NFL shows.

Freedom High School Head Football Coach Mickl Mullins said: "We are pleased to have a man of Coach Wyche's stature speak during our Eagle Pride pre-season football activities. We are looking forward to this setting the tone for this season."