Yardbarker: UAB Blazers

Can UAB Have Another Cinderella Run?

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:05:12 -0500

The Blazers are 9-5 overall and they start their conference play January 10th against Houston. UAB started their season off with four straight wins, beating Troy, Santa Clara, Arizona, and Old Dominion. After this win streak, UAB traveled to New York City to play Oklahoma who was ranked 13th at the time. Oklahoma is now ranked number 6 in the nation with only one loss. Read more by following the link! Get all the iPhone Sports Apps by InGameNow - InGameNow iPhone App- NFL InGameNow ...

Eric Gordon Says Drugs Caused Problems at IU Under Kelvin Sampson

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:11:45 -0500

According to an article in the IndyStar, former Hoosier Eric Gordon made comments that drugs caused problems on the IU team in 2007 under former coach Kelvin Sampson. Former IU player Armon Bassett transferred to UAB, and is now ineligible. Thank goodness we have Tom Crean now to help us move away from the Kelvin Sampson debacle.

31 College Basketball Games to Watch Before UK-UNC

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:48:11 -0500

Believe it or not college basketball season starts today. Most people think it starts eight days from now when the first big game of the year between North Carolina and Kentucky is played. Those people are very wrong. In fact there are quite a few good games before North Carolina and Kentucky battle in Chapel Hill. Here's my top 31 games to watch before that mammoth battle:

GAME - UAB Blazers @ Florida Atlantic Owls 09-06-2008

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:48:02 -0500

GAME - East Carolina Pirates @ UAB Blazers 11-22-2008

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:47:57 -0500

GAME - UAB Blazers @ Tennessee Volunteers 09-13-2008

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:47:17 -0500

Revisions Needed for Signing National Letters of Intent

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:45:23 -0500

MoonDogSports.com contributing writer Ken discusses the need for revising the process of how high school players sign National Letters of Intent.

4 Tough Years X 2 Seniors = 8 Days of Glory

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:05:22 -0500

Georgia's valiant effort against Xavier was the culmination of the season and a span of 8 days that saw UGA go from basketball obscurity and a losing season to miracle run. It was also the culmination of four years of struggles for Dave Bliss and Sundiata Gaines.

Bubbles Bursting

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:18:18 -0500

As the conference tournaments are in full swing, the losses by bubble teams are clearing things up quickly. G'Town weathered a strong early second half run to beat Villanova (soundly by the end), and Xavier held off Dayton. Villanova appears NIT-bound, while Dayton might be able to hang around a little because of strong computer numbers. Is C-USA now a one-bid league after early losses by Houston and UAB? Updates at East Coast Bias as the action continues.

C-USA Tournament Preview

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:12:22 -0500

A look at the one game worth watching in the conference tournament. The C-USA has been dominated by Memphis this year.

UAB's Robert Vaden: Under the Radar

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 04:22:45 -0500

UAB's Robert Vaden has quietly become a player to watch out for...