Tomlin Commencement Speaker

Pittsburgh Steelers first-year head coach Mike Tomlin will be the keynote speaker at the 162nd annual commencement of Saint Vincent College at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10 in the Robert S. Carey Student Center, it was announced today by Saint Vincent College President Jim Towey.

“We are delighted that Coach Tomlin will be addressing our graduates,” President Towey said. “We try to get the best person for commencement and we are lucky to have him. Coach Tomlin brims with charisma and confidence and our graduates will welcome the insights and wisdom of a man of his character and rock-solid values. Being commencement speaker after the President of the United States is a tough act to follow but after watching Coach Tomlin on the sidelines this year, we think he is up to the challenge.”

Mike Tomlin was named the 16th head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history on January 22, 2007, succeeding 15-year coach Bill Cowher.

Tomlin’s appearance follows U.S. President George Bush who spoke at Saint Vincent College on May 11, 2007.