UAB BLAZERS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Giants Select UAB OT Matt McCants (Rd.6, No. 201)
With the 201st overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Giants select Matt McCants, OT (UAB). Terrific pass blocking left tackle with a solid game. Works to bend his knees, stays square and has the ability to adjust to defenders. Blocks with leverage, keeps the opponent in front of him and a terrific pass protector who makes good use of angles. Gets his hands into defenders and fights...
Report: Garrick McGee is Arkansas’ Primary Target To Replace Bobby Petrino
According to reports, former University of Arkansas offensive coordinator Garrick McGee is the primary target to replace the recently fired Bobby Petrino as the new head coach of the Razorbacks.
McGee was named head coach of the University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazers in December 2011, and has been acting in that capacity but has yet to coach the Blazers with his first coaching...
Football. Matt McCants Selected To Play In 2012 Senior Bowl
UAB's Matt McCants, a two-time first-team All-Conference USA performer and one of the top offensive linemen in school history, has been invited to play in the Senior Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 in Mobile, Ala. The Senior Bowl showcases the top NFL Draft prospects of those collegiate players who have completed their college eligibility.
Via Official Site of the UAB Blazers
December 30, 2011
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Football. Matt McCants Leads Three UAB All-Conference Picks
Senior offensive lineman Matt McCants' first-team recognition highlighted the selection of three UAB players to All-Conference USA football teams on Tuesday.
Via Official Site of the UAB Blazers
December 06, 2011
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UAB upsets No. 22 Southern Miss 34-31 (AP)
Ty Long kicked a 38-yard field goal with 3:04 left to lift UAB to a 34-31 upset of No. 22 Southern Mississippi on Thursday night. The Blazers (3-8, 3-5 Conference USA) earned their second victory ever against a ranked team, having beaten No. 17 East Carolina 36-17 in 1999. UAB was more than a three-touchdown underdog in this game.
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November 17, 2011
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Danny Volk Named UAB Student-Athlete of the Week
Danny Volk, a senior tight end on the Blazer football team, has been named the UAB Student-Athlete of the Week.
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November 16, 2011
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Football. Danny Volk Named UAB Student-Athlete of the Week
Danny Volk, a senior tight end on the Blazer football team, has been named the UAB Student-Athlete of the Week.
Via Official Site of the UAB Blazers
November 16, 2011
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Long's FG gives UAB first win, 26-24 over UCF
Ty Long kicked a 40-yard field goal with 21 seconds left to give UAB its first victory of the season Thursday night, 26-24 over Central Florida.
Via Sign on San Diego
October 20, 2011
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(Photo) A UAB Football Game Was Scheduled And A Florida Marlins Game Broke Out
Ouch. Instead of University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB should stand for Unable to Attend in Body. I’m not kidding, that turnout is truly Marlins-like. [H/T 30fps.mocksession.com (via SB Nation)]
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