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UAB may be done in football...may have an OL or QB immediately eligible
Posted on 11/30/14 at 2:47 pm
Posted on 11/30/14 at 2:47 pm
UAB coach Bill Clark said Sunday he believes the school's football program is about to be shut down.
"I think it's going to happen," said Clark, who led UAB to a 6-6 record in his first season at the school. "Unless something changes before the weekend ends, I think it's over. I think the odds are very high it ends this week. To shut the doors? That's sad."
Clark has been in contact with school and Conference USA officials as recently as Sunday. UAB commissioned a university-wide strategic planning initiative to evaluate things like fiscal feasibility.
Discussions have also taken place between athletic director Brian Mackin and the school on a separation agreement, sources told ESPN.
UAB exceeded expectations and improved dramatically on the field and in the NCAA's academic ratings. Clark had also succeeded in getting financial pledges from independent resources to help with much-needed improvements in areas like facilities.
But UAB wanted to move slow on any future commitments, including any contract extension for Clark.
"I feel for these players," Clark said "They committed to this school. And the fans. We've had some great support."
While UAB is hopeful to play at least one more time, a bowl game is not guaranteed.
"I think it's going to happen," said Clark, who led UAB to a 6-6 record in his first season at the school. "Unless something changes before the weekend ends, I think it's over. I think the odds are very high it ends this week. To shut the doors? That's sad."
Clark has been in contact with school and Conference USA officials as recently as Sunday. UAB commissioned a university-wide strategic planning initiative to evaluate things like fiscal feasibility.
Discussions have also taken place between athletic director Brian Mackin and the school on a separation agreement, sources told ESPN.
UAB exceeded expectations and improved dramatically on the field and in the NCAA's academic ratings. Clark had also succeeded in getting financial pledges from independent resources to help with much-needed improvements in areas like facilities.
But UAB wanted to move slow on any future commitments, including any contract extension for Clark.
"I feel for these players," Clark said "They committed to this school. And the fans. We've had some great support."
While UAB is hopeful to play at least one more time, a bowl game is not guaranteed.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 2:50 pm to doya2
Sounds like desperate talk homey.......
But I'll take game ready OL
But I'll take game ready OL
Posted on 11/30/14 at 2:51 pm to pellietigersaint
Their hate for the program that caused this would fit in well here
Posted on 11/30/14 at 2:56 pm to harry coleman beast
The sad current state of football at LSU under Miles.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 2:58 pm to harry coleman beast
UAB's fan support gives Tulane a run for their money.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 2:58 pm to 12Pence
Looks like TS in the 4th qtr of a non-conference game
Posted on 11/30/14 at 2:59 pm to 12Pence
Catholic-Rummel and Catholic-Jesuit outdrew em.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 3:01 pm to doya2
Saban and his crew killed UAB for beating him.
At least it is written that Alabama and its cronies were at the head of this take down.
At least it is written that Alabama and its cronies were at the head of this take down.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 3:04 pm to doya2
Did you mean to post this on Ye Old Green Wave Forum?
Posted on 11/30/14 at 3:05 pm to doya2
Sucks to kill off a program that had been competitive in its short history.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 3:07 pm to doya2
quote:
may have an OL or QB immediately eligible
For Tulsa and USF.
Go away.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 3:08 pm to themunch
Finebaum has bashed the UAB football team and their stadium. I have no idea if that is connected to his love of Coach Saban.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 9:36 am to themunch
If Saban/Alabama are successful in getting UAB shut down because of recruiting concerns the question is whether LSU will follow suit and push to have ULL, La Tech, & ULM shut down?
Alabama supposedly examined the impact on LSU's recruiting ability when we essentially took out UNO by crippling their baseball/basketball programs. Our non-revenue (male & female) sports actually received a bump in the talent we were getting. Alabama is looking at the same thing with respect to football.
Alabama supposedly examined the impact on LSU's recruiting ability when we essentially took out UNO by crippling their baseball/basketball programs. Our non-revenue (male & female) sports actually received a bump in the talent we were getting. Alabama is looking at the same thing with respect to football.
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