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Collin Lisa - WR - Blazers

UAB redshirt junior WR Collin Lisa had five receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown in UAB's spring game last month.

Lisa appears to be headed into summer camp as the Blazers' No. 1 receiver. A slot receiver by trade, Lisa began his career at UAB but transferred to Buffalo for a year when the Blazers' football program dissolved after the 2014 season. The 5-foot-10, 173-pounder caught 31 passes for 325 yards for Buffalo in 2015 and then transferred back to UAB upon the re-booting of the program last May. "He's gotten so much better since (2014), but he's a great route-runner," HC Bill Clark said. "He catches everything. ... We're a little limited at receiver right now. We had a couple of guys who were out and some guys are coming this summer, but I was pleased and especially pleased with him."
Source: AL.com
May 8 - 3:35 PM
D.J. Law - RB - Blazers

UAB signee RB D.J. Law is no longer with the program.

A star on last summer's hit Netflix documentary 'Last Chance U,' Law signed with UAB over Louisville, Ole Miss and West Virginia upon leaving JUCO powerhouse East Mississippi Community College. Law's academic eligibility remains an issue, as does a knee injury he's currently nursing. UAB head coach Bill Clark said Law will likely keep playing football, either at the NAIA level or professionally in Canada.
Source: AL.com
May 5 - 1:26 PM
Thomas Johnston - LB - Blazers

UAB received a verbal commitment from three-star 2017 LB Thomas Johnston.

Scout.com's Chad Simmons called this perhaps the biggest 2017 recruiting surprise in the South to date. Johnston opted for the Blazers over fellow finalists Arkansas, Iowa and Ole Miss. The 6-foot-2, 210-pounder already has a family connection with UAB, as his brother, Tyler Johnston, is a quarterback at the school. Simmons refers to the linebacker as a "tackling machine."
Source: Scout.com
Jan 24 - 3:23 PM
D.J. Law - RB - Blazers

UAB signee RB D.J. Law has not yet academically qualified.

"He's one of those that I would say it's a wait and see," UAB head coach Bill Clark said. "He's finishing up a class or two." Law's academic issues at East Mississippi Community College were featured prominently on the outstanding Netflix Series "Last Chance U." Netflix recently renewed the series for a second season. Hopefully Law gives us more good news by squaring away his course work in time to take part in UAB's triumphant return next fall.
Source: AL.com
Mon, Aug 15, 2016 06:40:00 PM
David Reeves - C - Blazers

UAB promoted DL coach David Reeves to defensive coordinator.

Reeves steps in for Duwan Walker, who is resigning from the position to enter the private business sector. HC Bill Clark said, "David Reeves has been with me for a while and my defensive staff has been with me for a while. We have one spot to replace. I wish Duwan the best and he's going to be terrific in what he's doing next." The Blazers have faced a bit of coaching turnover in recent weeks, with OL coach Mike Bennefield also stepping aside back in May. Strength and conditioning coach Trey Clark (no relation to HC Bill Clark) took over Bennefield's old post.
Source: AL.com
Tue, Jun 7, 2016 02:27:00 PM
Trey Clark - C - Blazers

AL.com's Drew Champlin reports that UAB will promote head football strength and conditioning coach Trey Clark to offensive line coach.

Clark -- no relation to UAB HC Bill Clark -- had been coaching up Jacksonville State's offensive line for the past two seasons before he joined up with the Blazers for strength and conditioning duties earlier this offseason. His stint at that post turned out to be a short one, as the squad needed a new OL coach after Mike Bennefield (citing family and personal reasons) stepped down from the position in May.
Source: AL.com
Fri, Jun 3, 2016 05:51:00 PM
Nick Holman - LB - Blazers

USF redshirt sophomore LB Nick Holman transferred to UAB.

"It's close to home and it's a family atmosphere. It was a good fit," Holman said. The 6-foot-2, 230-pounder appeared in 11 games last season, playing mostly on special teams while recording five tackles in limited action on defense. He will have to sit out the 2016 season, but will have two years of eligibility left to his good name come the start of the 2017 campaign.
Source: AL.com
Fri, Jun 3, 2016 04:58:00 PM
Natrell Curtis - G - Blazers

UAB signed JUCO G Natrell Curtis.

Curtis was a three-star recruit for the 2014 cycle. He was initially slated to join Oklahoma before instead opting to head down the junior college route by linking up with Pima Community College. The 6-foot-3, 335-pounder was named an Army All-American coming out of high school.
Source: AL.com
Fri, Jun 3, 2016 04:30:00 PM
Steve Pickren - TE - Blazers

Chattanooga redshirt junior TE Steve Pickren transferred to UAB.

Pickren is the most recent of several former Blazers who have transferred back to UAB following the program's decision to re-institute its disbanded football program. "Just look forward to helping the team any way I can," Pickren said. "I love and respect everyone at UTC, but I’ve never had a better coach than Coach [Bill] Clark. So excited to play for him and the Blazers again." Pickren was deployed primarily as a blocking tight end in his 13 games for the Mocs last year. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound Pickren also has experience at fullback, offensive line and defensive line. He'll battle Chett Levay and Tariq Ballard for playing time next summer. Pickren's last season of eligibility will take place in 2017, the year UAB returns to the field.
Source: AL.com
Sun, May 22, 2016 04:48:00 PM
Collin Lisa - WR - Blazers

Buffalo junior WR Collin Lisa transferred to UAB.

The slot receiver began his career at UAB but transferred to Buffalo in early 2015 after UAB dropped its football program. Now that the Blazers have gotten the band back together -- they will re-take the field in 2017 -- Lisa is returning. "It really wasn’t anything to do with Buffalo, just more of me wanting to be where I originally wanted to play my college career," Lisa said. "I wish my bros and the coaches up there the best. . . . I appreciate all the people from Buffalo welcoming me and taking me in like I was one of their own." Lisa, who had 31 receptions for 325 yards and two touchdowns last year, has two years of eligibility left.
Source: Buffalo News
Wed, May 18, 2016 06:19:00 PM
Mike Bennefield - C - Blazers

UAB OL coach Mike Bennefield resigned on Wednesday.

Bennefield is resigning, in part, because he would like to spend more time with his family. "Coach has got the foundation going the right way," he said. "As for me personally, I needed more time with the family. I missed it." For his part, HC Bill Clark positively gushed with positive vibes over Bennefield's contribution, saying, "Our kids love him. That's been a hallmark of him, he can get so much out of those kids. It's a thankless job, but he's got such a great temperament with those guys."
Source: AL.com
Sat, May 14, 2016 12:58:00 PM
Greg Bryant - RB - Blazers

UAB redshirt junior RB Greg Bryant passed away after being shot in his car on Saturday.

Bryant and another man were found shot in his car on the side of the interstate on Saturday morning. The 5-foot-11, 197-pounder was taken to the hospital and remained in critical condition through the day. An early report claimed that he passed away on Saturday afternoon, but Bryant was a fighter and held on for several hours after that initial report. Formerly of Notre Dame, the running back committed to UAB in November after academic issues prevented him from remaining with the Irish. Our condolences to the Bryant family in this trying time.
Source: WPEC CBS12 News on Twitter
Sun, May 8, 2016 01:54:00 PM
Greg Bryant - RB - Blazers

Updating a developing story, the West Palm Beach Police confirmed that UAB redshirt junior RB Greg Bryant is still in critical condition following a Saturday morning shooting.

This runs contrary to an earlier report that Bryant had passed away. He and a passenger were found shot in a vehicle on the side of the interstate early Saturday morning. This is a developing story and more information should become available in the coming hours. We sincerely hope our next update on Bryant is a positive one.
Source: Hannah Winston on Twitter
Sat, May 7, 2016 05:25:00 PM
Greg Bryant - RB - Blazers

UAB redshirt junior RB Greg Bryant is in critical condition after being shot in his car on Saturday morning.

Bryant and another man were found shot in the vehicle around 4:45 Saturday morning. At this juncture, there is no lead as to the perpetrator of the crime, nor any motive. While Bryant's passenger only suffered minor injury, the 5-foot-11, 197-pound redshirt junior is currently in critical condition. He joined the UAB program after beginning his college career at Notre Dame. Academic issues caused him to leave the Fighting Irish for JUCO ball in 2015 and he subsequently committed to UAB in November.
Source: Palm Beach Post
Sat, May 7, 2016 01:04:00 PM
Bill Clark - C - Blazers

UAB began practicing for the 2017 football season.

HC Bill Clark and the Blazers don't officially return until 2017, but they'll be preparing up until then. The program disbanded in December 2014 and didn't play last year. After sitting out this coming campaign as well, UAB will return from the two-year hiatus with a home game against FCS foe Alabama A&M on Sept. 2, 2017. Later that month, they begin Conference USA in-league play. UAB had a shockingly productive National Signing Day earlier this month.
Source: CBS Sports
Wed, Feb 17, 2016 04:23:00 PM

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