UAB Blazers NCAA Football News

Any questions concerning UAB quarterback Joe Webb's elusive nature on the football field end with the videotape of last season's Legion Field visit from Marshall.

UAB will play its first non-conference game of the season on September 19 when the Blazers venture away from Legion Field for the first time and travel to Troy to take on the Trojans, champions of the Sun Belt Conference.

The Knights hit another sour note to cap a bitter season. The UCF football team struggled mightily in all facets, falling 15-0 to UAB at Bright House Networks Stadium on Saturday afternoon before an announced crowd of 23,644. It was the first shutout loss at home since falling 3-0 to Presbyterian in 1981.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired Robert Vaden from the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for cash.

This year's edition of the annual Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine, the 50th anniversary edition, hit stores Monday around the state.

Before he took the reins of Texas prep powerhouse Southlake Carroll, Greg McElroy wasn't just charged with learning a complex, high-intensity offense.

FINAL RECORD: 22-12, 11-5, third place in Conference USA. WHAT WENT RIGHT: The Blazers were able to use their solid senior scoring to outgun most opponents, averaging 72.4 points per game.

Andalusia Municipal Court Judge, Mike Jones, Jr., released his findings and handed down a "not-guilty" verdict in a court case involving Andalusia High School football standout and University of Alabama football signee, Nico Johnson.

Four of the five UAB football games at Legion Field will be played in the afternoon.

UAB added combo guard Heath Gameren on the final day of the spring signing period and UAB head coach Mike Davis said the Blazers might have at least two other players on the way.

UAB coach Neil Callway makes a point during his spring practice session in March.

Former Tide receiver Keith Brown could be catching passes for Birmingham's new pro football team.

The pressure of being a kicker in the National Football League is one of the most intense there is in the world of sports.

University of Arkansas at Monticello football coach Gwaine Mathews has announced the signing of transfer wide receiver Justin Johnson from the University of Alabama-Birmingham to join the team for the 2009 season.

Surprise! After a solid spring, I am projecting UAB to pull a George O'Leary-esque turnaround and finish No.

QB Joe Webb , C Jake Seitz, TE Jeffery Anderson , OL Terence Edge, WR Frantrell Forrest , CB Terrell Springs, DE Bryant Turner Key losses 2008 statistical leaders Rushing : Joe Webb* Passing : Joe Webb* Receiving : Frantrell Forrest* Tackles : Joe Henderson Sacks : Bryant Turner* Interceptions : Kevin Sanders Spring answers 2009 Schedule Sept.

No telling how many more football games Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Southern Miss might have won over the past four years if they hadn't let one Mississippi recruit get away back in 2005.

The Lions announced today they have signed five undrafted rookie free agents: Wake Forest wide receiver D.J. Boldin, Maine linebacker Andrew Downey, Ball State center Dan Gerberry, Northwestern defensive tackle John Gill and Alabama-Birmingham kicker Swayze Waters.

Former UAB kicker/punter Swayze Waters signed a free agent contract with the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

The 39-year-old Liddell said it was "probably safe to say" his career was over after he was knocked out by Mauricio Rua in the first round on Saturday night.