Legendary NFL Offensive Line Coach Jim McNally Returns Home to UB

The recently retired coach will be volunteering with UB’s Athletics Development Office

Jim McNally

BUFFALO, NY - Jim McNally was called the “best offensive line coach in the game,” by USA Today during his 28 years of working in the trenches of the NFL. Now, following his retirement from the Buffalo Bills this winter, McNally will be entrenched in reconnecting with UB alumni as a volunteer in UB’s Athletic Development Office.

McNally will be working on various projects, including fundraising initiatives to assist in the expansion of UB’s athletic facilities. “Being a UB alumnus, I would like to end my career where I started it,” he said.

“We are thrilled that Jim has decided to return to his UB roots and selflessly volunteer his time,” said Director of Athletics Warde Manuel. “His connection with many generations of UB athletes will assuredly help us to continue to raise the financial resources necessary for our program to meet the expectations of President John Simpson’s goals of UB 2020.”

Jim McNally

McNally received his undergraduate and Master’s degrees from UB, and was a starter on the Bulls’ offensive line during his playing days from 1961-64. He began his coaching career at Buffalo by serving as an assistant coach from 1965-70 before eventually making his way to the NFL where he helped tutor offensive lines that reached three Super Bowls. McNally is coming full circle by returning to his UB home.

“My wife and I are both UB graduates and many of my best friends, not just former football players, are UB graduates,” said McNally. “Having grown up here and attended Kenmore West High School, it’s just a natural that I’m back here in my hometown and helping my University.”

03/24/2008