2006 UAB Blazers football team

The 2006 UAB Blazers football team

Games

1. Lost at Oklahoma, 17-24: The Blazers opened the season with a September 2 loss at No. 10 Oklahoma, who came into the game as 24-point favorites. Sooners running back Adrian Peterson gained 139 yards and a touchdown in 24 carries to help overcome inconsistency from quarterback Paul Thompson. Junior Sam Hunt spelled UAB starting quarterback Chris Williams early, leading an 80 yard drive for the Blazers first touchdown, a 5 yard Corey White rush up the middle. A second touchdown drive, capped by a 24 yard pass to White was followed by a recovered fumble. The ensuing Swayze Waters gave UAB a 17-14 lead. The Sooners countered with a 69-yard Peterson reception on a screen pass. Waters missed a 43-yard attempt late and Oklahoma was able to run out the final 2 minutes on the clock. The Blazers defense held Oklahoma to 15 first downs. They intercepted Thompson twice, sacked him once, and forced two fumbles. UAB attempted 40 rushing plays to Oklahoma's 29. Team doctor Brenda Baumann was injured when receiver Willie Edwards collided with her on the sideline.