FWAA honors UB
The UB sports information staff, led by athletic communications maven Paul Vecchio, was honored by the Football Writers Association of America in its first "Super 11" field of sports information departments which were deemed the best in the Football Bowl Subdivision during the 2009 season.
In alphabetical order those 11 schools are: UB, Clemson, East Carolina, Georgia, Nebraska, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, San Jose State, USC, Texas and Utah. “There are clearly many outstanding sports information departments across the country," said Tim Griffin, 2010 FWAA President and chairman of the Super 11 Committee. "But our group felt there was a smattering of schools that merited commendation because of their exemplary work above and beyond the call of duty. This is our first collection in what will be an ongoing process."
Said UB athletics director Warde Manuel: “I am very proud of the work of our Athletic Communications staff and am thrilled that they have earned this recognition. I think it is a tremendous idea for FWAA to honor those who work tirelessly behind the scenes on behalf of their football programs, and am flattered that they have recognized the efforts of our staff.”
---Rodney McKissic
