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UB Athletics Mourns The Passing Of Buddy Ryan
6/28/2016 12:00:00 AM | Football
BUFFALO, NY - The University at Buffalo mourns the passing of legendary football coach Buddy Ryan. Coach Ryan got his start as a defensive line coach at UB in 1961. From 1962-65, his defense would go on to rank among the national leaders, posting 12 shutouts in that span as well as producing the distinguished football career of NY Jets and AFL legend Gerry Philbin.
Below is a statement from Athletic Director Allen Greene on Buddy Ryan's passing:
"Today we lost an icon, a legend and an innovator. Buddy Ryan was an outstanding ambassador for the University at Buffalo during his time as an assistant coach under Dick Offenhamer from 1961-65. We want to express our deepest condolences to the Ryan family and everyone affected by his passing."
