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UAB beat writer for @aldotcom . Bama Grad and @UACCIS Alum. 🐘 Bigger and Better Vulcan Statue Enthusiast. 🖖

Birmingham, AL
Joined May 2012
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3 years
Pleasant Grove 3-star OT Anez Cooper ( @MOSTHATED_ANC ) signs with #Miami over Oregon and Syracuse. #alpreps #NSD22 #GroveStreet4Life @BenThomasPreps
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Evan Dudley
7 years
Final CFP Playoff rankings: 1. Clemson 2. Oklahoma 3. Georgia 4. Guy fixing the turf in B10 title
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2 years
Coffee. Black.
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Name a great fictional athlete: Henry Steele. Point Guard. Western University…
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6 years
UAB head coach Bill Clark confirmed in postgame that D.A. Williams is out of the hospital and back with the team. He'll be returning to Birmingham tonight with the team.
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3 years
UAB head coach Andy Kennedy finishing the job.
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6 years
I can confirm that #UAB defensive back D.A. Williams is at the hospital and is moving his extremities.
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4 years
@AlexMcDaniel I guess Taco Bell can wait is the official unofficial slogan of 2020.
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4 years
Hearing from a couple of sources that UAB HC Bill Clark is no longer in the running for the Auburn coaching job. Obviously, this isn't concrete, but am waiting for additional confirmation from other sources.
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3 years
A source has confirmed to me that UAB receiver Trea Shropshire has removed his name from the transfer portal. Shrope returns to the Blazers after leading the team in receiving yards this season. He also scored the game-winning touchdown against No. 13 BYU.
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3 years
FINAL | UAB 31, No. 13 BYU 28 Blazers close out the 2021 season at 9-4 overall and with its first win over a ranked opponent in a decade.
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3 years
Tavin Lovan cutting down the nets.
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3 years
Some photos from our brief media tour of Protective Stadium.
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Evan Dudley
5 years
Seven Power 5 schools (five SEC programs)...and UAB. Clark is building a national brand that could surpass 2000s Boise State.
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Rodney Groce Jr
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My Official Top 8 (No Order) #TrustTheProcess
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3 years
UAB football players that graduated today: Tyler Johnston III (MBA) Kris Moll Tyler Taylor Shaun'tavis Vardaman Will Boler RaJae' Johnson-Sanders Grayson Cash Larry Wooden
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4 years
Per the @UAB_FB Instagram account: Every starter on the Blazers' offensive line will return for next season. This includes seniors Colby Ragland, Andrew Smith Jr. and Sidney Wells. Colby already announced his return after he was unable to play in last two games.
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2 years
UAB center Trey "The Mayor" Jemison announces he'll be remaining with the Blazers, according to his Instagram account.
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Parker's Jeremiah Beaman officially signs with #Alabama .
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2 years
Official ribbon cutting for the new UAB basketball practice facility.
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1 year
I made the short trip to Tupelo to witness the handoff of the Battle for the Bones trophy between @UAB_FB 's Ted Feeley and @MemphisFB 's Scott Barnes. The trophy will have a new patina (Google it) and returned back to Memphis in time for the renewal of the rivalry.
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3 years
New banner hanging above UAB practice field. It has more than 500 names of the children represented in the Children's Harbor game. This is the fifth year of the partnership between UAB and Children's Harbor.
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Just happened to check my facebook and, apparently, it was 5 years ago when I asked a dumb question and got UAB free publicity for a week.
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6 years
My long-form story on #UAB running back Kingston Davis and his two-year journey from his prep days at #Prattville to landing in Birmingham with the Blazers.
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Evan Dudley
5 years
Marino was one of the first players to arrive at UAB once it was reinstated. The skateboarding surfer bro from Cali is the UAB defense personified. Marino may be a monster on the field but he's a pretty nice dude off it. One of my favorite guys to cover from this program.
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Garrett Marino
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3 years straight undefeated at Home, The support from the city and the brotherhood we have made together is unbreakable. Thankyou for a great last game in the Grey lady. Love Marino!
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4 years
He's been on the job for two weeks but UAB's Andy Kennedy ( @CoachAK13 ) has his second commitment within five days in Georgia native and @PSAhoops standout Terrell Ard, Jr. ( @Its_REL ). @aldotcomSports @UAB_MBB
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Evan Dudley
2 years
Almost 20 years ago, James Howell was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 4 and went into remission two years later. A former patient at @ChildrensHarbor and @vhcschools grad, Howell is currently in his third year as a @UAB_FB equipment manager.
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2 years
Mornin', y'all. Spring football practice starts today for @UAB_FB and Trent Dilfer's first offical look at his team. New TE coach @ReillyJeffers working with his postion group:
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1 year
The correct answer is grits, eggs and bacon. Cheese if'n you're feeling fancy.
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Dan Orlovsky
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The best breakfast is Scrambled eggs with ham and American cheese mixed into them
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6 years
A time honored tradition.
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3 years
UAB offensive lineman Colby Ragland, a redshirt senior, makes it official and declares for the NFL Draft, according to his Instagram page. Ragland started 33 games for UAB, playing both tackle positions and left guard during his tenure. Also a quality dude.
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6 years
Good news everyone!! I'll be bringing you more coverage of @UAB_FB as I'll be traveling to all away games in addition to my duties at the Old Gray Lady. It's going to be a good year so get ready for our expanded coverage of the Blazers. I'll see y'all in Conway on Saturday!
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1 year
#UAB basketball coach Andy Kennedy will be getting a new contract during a UA System Compensation Committee Meeting on Monday.
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5 years
Y'all, the @UAB_FB team has started fall camp.
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3 years
A source has confirmed to me that @UAB_FB will not play in an additional bowl game. Players have been sent home and the Blazers put a bow on their 2021 season with a 31-28 win over No. 13 BYU in the Independence Bowl.
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5 years
This has gotten totally out of hand and I love it.
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3 years
The boys from the Southside are going dancing!!
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3 years
FINAL | UAB 82, LA Tech 73 The Blazers are the 2022 C-USA tournament champions and are heading back to the Big Dance.
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4 years
UPDATE: All-CUSA linebacker Kris Moll will utilize the extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA nad return for one more season with UAB.
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4 years
UAB to NFL scoreboard: Coming back: Colby Ragland, Andrew Smith, Sidney Wells, Jakoby Jones and TD Marshall Leaving: Jordan Smith, Brontae Harris, Spencer Brown, Austin Watkins, Myron Mitchell, Jacob Fuqua
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3 years
FINAL | UAB 83, LA Tech 76 Blazers improve to 16-4 overall and lead C-USA with a 6-1 league record. Jelly Walker with a career-high 36 points on 9-of-15 shooting from range.
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3 years
Former UAB cornerback Darious Williams advances to Super Bowl LVI with Rams, had four tackles and a pass deflection in win over Niners.
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3 years
Quan Jackson's turn on the ladder.
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Bartow gets rowdy as the buzzer sounds following UAB's 97-88 win over No. 19 Memphis.
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3 years
Y'all, Andy Kennedy is killing it again on the transfer portal as UAB gets a commitment from Birmingham native and USF grad transfer Justin Brown ( @ctgjb ). @CoachAK13 @UAB_MBB @aldotcomSports
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4 years
Good morning!! It's the first day of spring practice for @UAB_FB as they begin their conference title defense.
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3 years
UAB edge rusher Alex Wright has declared for the 2022 NFL Draft, per his Instagram page. Wright finishes his Blazer career with 90 tackles (19 for loss), 11.5 sacks, 5 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles and 2 recoveries.
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Sources confirm to @aldotcomSports that the deal is in place for Andy Kennedy to become UAB's seventh head coach in program history.
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3 years
He's baaaaack.....
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Huge pickup for UAB as former Hewitt-Trussville standout and LSU running back Armoni Goodwin announces his intention to return to Birmingham. Goodwin appeared in 13 games and rushed for 332 yards and 5 touchdowns.
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3 years
I've learned that Dr. Jim Hilyer, the first head coach of UAB football, has passed away at 86. He led the Blazers from a club-level team to DIII and FCS and had a record of 28-12-1. He was also a presence during the Return.
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6 years
FINAL | #UAB 19, #UTEP 0 Blazers get their third shutout of the season and improve to 5-0 in CUSA play.
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5 years
Boca travel booked. I'll see y'all for the CUSA title game as @UAB_FB takes on FAU for a second straight conference championship. Plenty of coverage this week as the Blazers try to make it two in a row.
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5 years
You want summer enrollees? I got you enrollees. The UAB Blazers added 29 players this summer including the rest of the 2018 signing class (minus two members), two former SEC defensive linemen and the top-ranked JUCO receiver.
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3 years
FINAL | UAB 69, UNT 63 Blazers improve to 13-3 overall and 3-0 in league following early contender for C-USA game of the year.
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Breaking News: #UAB head coach Trent Dilfer ( @DilfersDimes ) has Rocky IV currently playing on a continuous loop throughout the football operations complex.
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Bryant Vincent continues his blazing path on the recruiting trail as @UAB_FB grabs a commitment from California 3-star QB @jaxon2potter . I spoke with Potter about his commitment and what he likes about the Blazers.
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5 years
I just spoke with a couple of sources and I can confirm it's a done deal. No word on official announcement but I'd imagine tomorrow (Friday) or early next week.
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UAB on verge of hiring alum Andy Kennedy, source told @Stadium .
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4 years
UAB had 0 positives on its latest round of COVID testing.
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3 years
FINAL | UAB 77, SLU 72 Blazers improve to 7-2 with a HUGE road win. Story to follow.
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4 years
The @UAB_FB program is making its fourth straight bowl appearance after only one invite in the previous 20 years. Blazers will face @GamecockFB in the @GasparillaBowl , Saturday, Dec. 26, at 11 a.m. CT on ABC. #UABlegit
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Good afternoon, friends. I'll have a couple of UAB football stories out this week to wrap up the season, as well as conference basketball preview and feature. Stay tuned.
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5 years
UAB guard Jalen Benjamin ( @Jbenjamin_5 ) earns his second C-USA Freshman of the Week honor after leading @UAB_MBB to a pair of wins last week.
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2 years
SOURCES: I can confirm that #UAB is expected to hire former NFL quarterback and Libscomb Academy (TN) coach Trent Dilfer as the Blazers new head coach. @SteveIrvine04 first reported the news.
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3 years
BREAKING: @UAB_Athletics has applied for membership to the American Athletic Conference, sources confirm to @aldotcomSports via @JTalty . The Blazers, along with Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, North Texas, Rice and UTSA are expected to accept invitation.
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3 years
UAB signed 18 players to its 2022 recruiting class on early signing day, balancing the score with quality prep and JUCO transfers. @UAB_FB @UAB_Athletics @aldotcomSports
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3 years
The 2022 C-USA tournament champion UAB will arrive back in Birmingham tomorrow around noon. Remember, set your clocks ahead for that dumb rule.
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4 years
Former Clemson big man Trey Jemison ( @TallT_23 ) annouced his decision to transfer to UAB today and has been offcially added to the Blazers' roster. @aldotcomSports @UAB_MBB @CoachAK13
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FINAL | UAB 21, Marshall 14 Blazers improve to 7-3 overall, 5-1 in C-USA play, and heads to UTSA next week for a massive divisional showdown.
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It's a banner year for @UAB_MBB 's Mike 'Scoops' Ertel ( @ertelmh ), helping lead the Blazers to a C-USA title and NCAA tourney appearance. Ertel graduates this week, ending his time on the Southside and bringing his SID internship to a close.
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TD is a guy that best represents college football. A great leader and humble player. I'll miss talking to him for stories but he'll accomplish many things in his future.
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TD
3 years
Thank you UAB it was an honor…🖤
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A tenacious defense and a strong running game led @UAB_FB to a 26-21 win over North Texas at Apgoee Stadium in Denton, Texas. The Blazers also earn consecutive division titles after Southern Miss lost to FAU.
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6 years
Spencer Brown trucks it 17 yards on third-down to give the Blazers the 26-23 win over Southern Miss. The Blazers are CUSA West division champions and will play for the CUSA title.
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3 years
It's official, y'all. UAB has accepted its invitation to the American Athletic Conference.
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2 years
Pinson Valley 3-star receiver Amare Thomas chooses #UAB over Virginia, Liberty and Jacksonville State.
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5 years
The @UAB_FB program now has 13 commitments for the 2020 recruiting class after a seven-man haul over the weekend. Four announced on social media but I got you the other three because I like you guys.
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#UAB 's Trey Jemison (Suns) through three games in NBA summer league: 9.6 pts, 7.0 reb, 1.0 blk, 1.0 stl Vs. Bucks - 10 pts, 7 reb, 2 blk, 1 stl Vs. Heat - 10 pts, 3 reb, 2 stl Vs. Pelicans - 9 pts, 11 reb, 1 blk
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5 years
UPDATE on Spencer Brown: I spoke with Coach Clark and he said the initial prognosis was positive. Brown will be out for a couple of games but is expected to return this season.
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5 years
You're not even trying anymore. I'm publishing 10-12 stories a week and I'm a one-man show. Get out of here with that aldotcom doesn't cover UAB mess.
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Kevin Henry
5 years
@jimdunaway @UAB_FB I am glad that JOX gives UAB some recognition because Al dot com doesn't do it!! Thanks Jimmy D!! Looking forward to the show today, Kevin from Wilsonville
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UAB linebacker Fitzgerald Mofor discusses the CUSA title game against FAU tomorrow.
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3 years
Here is your first official UAB depth chart for the 2021 season:
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3 years
Look who it is, y'all!! Grayson Cash with a late interception of UTEP.
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UAB tight end Gerrit Prince has accepted an invitation to the Shrine Bowl.
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UAB HC Bill Clark discusses the Blazers' second straight trip to the CUSA title game. As well as the matchup nightmare that is FAU TE Harrison Bryant.
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1 year
#UAB 's Jacob Zeno and Jackson Bratton striking a pose at #AAC media days.
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2 years
Lipscomb Academy (Tenn.) 3-star QB with a UAB offer.
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Hank Brown
2 years
Honored and humbled to have received a scholarship offer from the University of Alabama Birmingham! Without faith, family, and teammates this isn’t possible! #God1st @DilfersDimes
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UAB erased a 10-point deficit and held off a late push in its 77-72 win over Saint Louis. The victory is the first non-conference road win over a @kenpomeroy Top-100 team since 2008. @UAB_MBB @UAB_Athletics @aldotcomSports
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2 years
"Jelly's Back" is the new "UAB Legit." Reigning C-USA Player of the Year and C-USA Tournament MVP Jordan "Jelly" Walker ( @jellyfam_j ) has annouced his return to @UAB_MBB after testing the NBA Draft waters this offseason.
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Evan Dudley
3 years
UAB football will hold its Pro Day tomorrow. Players set to participate: EDGE – Alex Wright DL – Mi’Cario Stanley DL – Justin Thomas DL – Tyree Turner S – Dy’jonn Turner S – Troy Young OL – Colby Ragland OL – Jakoby Jones TE – Gerrit Prince TE – Hayden Pittman
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5 years
Y'all, Noah Wilder is an absolute beast and may be the breakout player for the Blazers this year.
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He's a 'surfer bro' from Cali who skateboards to practice and has a light-hearted approach to life, despite his violent play on the football field. Meet @UAB_FB senior defensive lineman Garrett Marino ( @GarrettMarino_1 ):
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4 years
UAB has a chance to take the next step in the program's future as the Blazers take on Miami tomorrow at Hard Rock Stadium. @aldotcomSports @UAB_FB
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Y'all, it's gameweek for UAB. Senior cornerback Brontae Harris returns to lead a ferocious defense after missing last season with a foot injury. @aldotcomSports @UAB_FB
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2020 3-star WR and former teammate of Dylan Hopkins commits to UAB.
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Evan Dudley
4 years
If this holds true, the South Carolina athletic department should be absolutely embarrassed by its actions this week. Accept a bowl and cancel two days later leaving a conference champion without a bowl game...for shame.
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Brett McMurphy
4 years
Gasparilla Bowl is canceled leaving C-USA champion UAB with out a bowl to play in, sources told @Stadium
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