<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/bart-oates-from-superbowl-to-law.html" dsn="news"><teaser-title>Super Bowl Champion Bart Oates’ Second Act in Law</teaser-title><teaser-description>Three-time Super Bowl champion Bart Oates ‘90 built an unlikely second career while still playing in the NFL — earning his law degree and launching a successful legal practice. </teaser-description><featured-video/><pubDate>03/11/2026</pubDate><title>Super Bowl Champion Bart Oates’ Second Act in Law</title><description>Three-time Super Bowl champion Bart Oates ‘90 built an unlikely second career while still playing in the NFL — earning his law degree and launching a successful legal practice. He reflects on preparation, perseverance and the purpose that shaped his path from the football field to the courtroom. </description><author>By Sabina Lee</author><author-title/><image><img src="/images/Bart%20Oates-320-180.png" alt="caucasian man standing at podium"/></image><category>Alumni Briefings</category><department>Administration</department><relationships>Alumni</relationships><shortnames/><tags><tag>75th Anniversary</tag><tag>Alumni</tag><tag>Bart Oates</tag></tags></item>