UAB RUMORS & GOSSIP
Soko Headed to Duquesne
Duquesne landed another commit this spring with UAB transfer Ovie Soko.
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14 days ago
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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...
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April 28, 2012
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April 28, 2012
Tide Gets Pitching, But No Runs In Loss
HOOVER – The UAB Blazers got a two-out RBI single by John Frost in the bottom of the 12th inning to post a 1-0 win over the Alabama baseball team on Tuesday night from Regions Park. The loss drops the Crimson Tide to 9-16 overall, while the Blazers improve to 17-9.
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March 28, 2012
UAB 72, Tulane 64
Cameron Moore and Ovie Soko each tallied double-doubles to lead Alabama-Birmingham past Tulane 72-64 on Wednesday night in the opening round of the Conference USA tournament.
The fifth-seeded Blazers (15-15) will take on fourth-seeded UCF in the conference tournament quarterfinal round on Thursday night. The Knights dealt UAB a loss in the regular-season finale on March 3.
Moore...
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March 08, 2012
UAB 71, Southern Miss. 61
Cameron Moore scored 27 points on 12-of-15 shooting as Alabama-Birmingham defeated Southern Mississippi 71-61 Wednesday night, handing the Golden Eagles only their second loss in the past 18 games.
The game was tied 49-49 with 8 minutes to play before the Blazers (10-13, 5-5 Conference USA) scored seven consecutive points to take the lead for good. Southern Miss (20-4, 7-2) never...
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February 08, 2012
UAB Central Florida Betting Preview
Jan 21, 2:00 PM | Bartow Arena
Central Florida Knights vs UAB Blazers Odds
14-4TEAM RECORD6-11
Earning a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for Central Florida when they take on the Blazers on Saturday in college hoops betting action.
Supporters of the Knights have watched them go 14-4 and 8-5 ATS on the year, while the Blazers are at 6-11 and 6-8-1 ATS...
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January 21, 2012
St. Joe's Wins: Todd O'Brien Will Not Play Basketball For UAB This Season
Back in December, we posted a story about Todd O'Brien, the former St. Joe's basketball player who has not been allowed to play at his new school, UAB.
According to ESPN's Andy Katz, O'Brien will not play this season.
O'Brien lost his last waiver appeal to play immediately at UAB after the NCAA sent an email to the Blazers late Wednesday night, when they were...
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January 19, 2012
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January 19, 2012
Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs UAB Blazers Betting Matchup Report
Jan 14, 2:00 PM | Reed Green Coliseum
UAB Blazers vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Odds
5-10TEAM RECORD15-3
The UAB Blazers will look to pick up a win while covering the spread when they take on the Golden Eagles in Southern Miss at Reed Green Coliseum on Saturday in college basketball action.
Southern Miss battles the Blazers, currently sitting with a 5-10 mark (4-8-1 ATS...
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January 14, 2012
Florida Gators Vs. UAB Blazers: Men's Basketball Preview
One final tune-up. One final chance to check the oil, kick the tires, and make sure the tank is full. The Florida Gators host the University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazers on Tuesday night in the last non-conference game before SEC play begins. For Florida, it's one final status check. For UAB, it's a self-evaluation of sorts.The FactsOpponent: UAB BlazersWhen: Tuesday, January...
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January 03, 2012
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January 03, 2012
UAB Blazers vs Alabama A&M Bulldogs Preview
Dec 31, 3:00 PM | Bartow Arena
Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs UAB Blazers Odds
2-6TEAM RECORD4-7
The UAB Blazers will look to boost their win total and cover the spread when they tip off against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Bartow Arena on Saturday in NCAAB play.
The Bulldogs will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 0-1 ATS against the number this season, while...
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December 31, 2011
UAB's Moore has school-record 24 boards (AP)
Cameron Moore scored 19 points, grabbed a school-record 24 rebounds as Alabama-Birmingham took control with a 17-1 first half run and held on for a 56-49 win over George Washington on Wednesday night. Jordan Swing scored 13 points and Preston Purifoy added 11 for the Blazers (4-7). Moore's game-high rebound total was the same as the entire George Washington team, as UAB finished...
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December 28, 2011
UAB 66, Middle Tennessee 56
Jordan Swing scored 15 points and Alabama-Birmingham's defense held Middle Tennessee, the top shooting team in the nation, in check for a 66-56 win Wednesday night.
The Blazers (2-6) snapped the Blue Raiders' four-game winning streak and their own four-game skid.
Middle Tennessee (8-2), which averaged 53.7 percent from the field, managed only 27.3 percent (6 of 22) in the...
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December 07, 2011
UAB seeking coach who can win games, fans
The UAB Blazers are searching for a football coach who can win games and win over the community.
Athletic director Brian Mackin said Monday building enough support for an on-campus stadium will be critical to the long-term success of the program.
Mackin will lead a national search to replace Neil Callaway, who was fired Sunday after posting losing records in each of his five seasons...
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November 28, 2011
UAB Tennessee-Martin Betting Preview
Nov 27, 4:00 PM | Bartow Arena
Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks vs UAB Blazers Odds
1-5TEAM RECORD1-3
Tennessee-Martin pays a visit to UAB on Sunday, hoping to send the Blazers to a loss while covering the college basketball spread at Bartow Arena.
The Blazers are 1-3 so far on the season, and 0-4 ATS vs. the number. The Skyhawks, meanwhile, are 1-5 and 1-3 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors...
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November 27, 2011
Blazers vs Golden Eagles Preview
Nov 17, 8:00 PM | Turf of Legion Field
Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs UAB Blazers Odds
9-1TEAM RECORD2-8
Bettors will be looking to hit pay dirt on Thursday when the Blazers host the Golden Eagles at Legion Field in Week 12 action.
The Blazers sport records of 2-8 and 6-4 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Golden Eagles sit at 9-1 and 7-3 ATS on the season. The over...
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November 15, 2011
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