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Report: UAB to Shut Down Football Program

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The UAB Blazers will shut down their football program and fire their athletic director, according to a report by Sports Illustrated.

Speculation over the future of the UAB football program has grown over the last couple of months, and it appears it will come to an end in an announcement that is expected later this week.

First-year head coach Bill Clark told ESPN today that he expects the UAB program to be shuttered.

“I think it’s going to happen,” said Clark. “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.”
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UAB president: Blazers will bring back football for 2016 season

UAB president Ray Watts said Monday he is bringing the football program back in 2016, reversing a decision to shut it down because it was too expensive.

Watts cited renewed financial commitment from supporters, students and the city as reasons for the change of heart.

He said donors have pledged to make up the projected $17.2 million deficit over the next five years if football is restored. Watts told The Associated Press he decided on Monday morning to reverse the earlier decision after meetings with UAB supporters continued through the weekend.

"Our students, our alumni, the city of Birmingham and now many community members have stepped up with commitments to cover that $17.2 million operational deficit," Watts said. "That's why we're in a position today to make this decision."
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For crying out loud, that program runs on a shoestring compared to the main Alabama program. I'm glad it will be around, at least for another year.
 
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