The Rio Casino Resort in Las Vegas was the site of the meeting held Feb. 28 to March 3. In addition to the surprise launch of Bryantman, football legends Archie and Peyton Manning inspired the audience and musical group Huey Lewis & The News raised the roof on opening night.
Before playing in the NFL, Archie set collegiate records while attending the University of Mississippi. He later set New Orleans Saints passing records, played in two Pro Bowls and was named the NFL Most Valuable Player in 1978. His son, Peyton, now a star quarterback with the Indianapolis Colts, never lost the connection with his New Orleans birthplace.