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Bill Cowher, who coached the Pittsburgh Steelers for 15 years, will present university students with his "Blueprint for a Winning Team" when he speaks at the Bob Carpenter Center April 18.
Cowher, 53, will soon be announced as the university's fifth UD Speaks speaker, Susan Luchey, associate director of student centers, said Tuesday.
The program, which began in 2008, brings a well-known speaker to campus once per semester. Previous events have included speeches by journalist Anderson Cooper, former secretary of state Colin Powell and soccer star Mia Hamm and a debate between political operatives Karl Rove and Howard Dean.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Cowher played linebacker for the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles for five years before becoming an assistant coach for the Browns. He returned to his hometown in 1992 to take over as head coach of the Steelers.
Before stepping down after the 2006 season as the NFL's longest-tenured head coach, he led the Steelers to 10 postseason appearances, eight division titles and one Super Bowl victory. He now serves as an analyst for CBS Sports.
Tickets for the 7:45 p.m. event will go on sale March 7 at 10 a.m. and will cost $5 for students, $7 for faculty and staff and $10 for the general public.
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