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.
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.
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.
UAB cornerback Starling Thomas V lost his mother to cancer last year and now plays in her memory. He'll also be playing for another Saturday as
@UAB_FB
honors
@ChildrensHarbor
during homecoming.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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:
It wasn't looking too swell after Tyler Johnston went down at Tennessee, but Dylan Hopkins (
@Dylan_hopkins7
) has led
@UAB_FB
to a 3-1 record as a starter and the 2019 CUSA title game.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Breaking News:
#UAB
head coach Trent Dilfer (
@DilfersDimes
) has Rocky IV currently playing on a continuous loop throughout the football operations complex.
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.
Its next man up for
@UAB_FB
with the loss of Brontae Harris, but cornerbacks C.D. Daniels (
@CD_Daniels2
) and Starling Thomas V (
@starling__4
) are more than ready to step for their fallen comrade.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Former
@BessemerAcademy
LB Noah Wilder (
@noahwild4
) spent a year at Gardner-Webb before transferring to
@UAB_FB
this past spring and is making headway in the Blazers depth chart during fall camp.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@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
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
"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.
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
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
):
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
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.