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UAB plays its home football games at [[Legion Field]]. Through its marketing department, the team has sought to establish the University of Memphis as its primary on-field rival, creating the "[[Battle for the Bones]]" trophy for the winner of the annual match-up.
UAB plays its home football games at [[Legion Field]]. Through its marketing department, the team has sought to establish the University of Memphis as its primary on-field rival, creating the "[[Battle for the Bones]]" trophy for the winner of the annual match-up.


Following the 3-9 [[2006 UAB Blazers|2006 season]], Watson Brown resigned to take the head coaching job at Tennessee Tech, in his home town. The search for a replacement focused first on Louisiana State University assistant Jimbo Fisher, but the [[University of Alabama System]] Board of Trustees rejected the proposed contract amount. Georgia offensive coordinator Neil Callaway was named head coach on December 17, [[2006]].
Following the 3-9 [[2006 UAB Blazers|2006 season]], Watson Brown resigned to take the head coaching job at Tennessee Tech, in his home town. The search for a replacement focused first on Louisiana State University assistant Jimbo Fisher, but the [[University of Alabama System]] Board of Trustees rejected the proposed contract amount. Georgia offensive coordinator [[Neil Callaway]] was named head coach on December 17, [[2006]].
 
Callaway's coaching staff for the [[2007 UAB Blazers football|2007 season]] included [[Ervin Lewis]] as director of football operations. [[Kim Helton]] as offensive coordinator, Kim's son [[Tyson Helton]] as quarterbacks coach, [[Tim Bowens]] as receivers' coach, [[Steve Davenport]] as running backs coach, [[Will Friend]] as offensive line coach, [[Eric Schumann]] as defensive coordinator, [[Tyson Summers]] as linebackers coach, [[Corey Barlow]] as cornerbacks' coach, and [[Zo Contantini]] as defensive line coach.
 
Callaway's coaching staff remained unchanged going into the [[2008 UAB Blazers football|2008 season]].


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| [[Watson Brown]] || 1995-2006 || 62-74 (.456)
| [[Watson Brown]] || 1995-2006 || 62-74 (.456)
|-
|-
| [[Neil Callaway]] || 2007- Present || 6-18 (.200)
| [[Neil Callaway]] || 2007- 2011 || 18-42 (.300)
|-
|-
| '''Overall''' ||  || 96-104-2 (.487)
| '''Overall''' ||  || 107-128-2 (.456)
|}
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* [[Josh Evans]], defensive tackle, Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans (1995-2001), New York Jets (2002-4)
* [[Josh Evans]], defensive tackle, Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans (1995-2001), New York Jets (2002-4)
* [[Carl Fair]], running back, Cleveland Browns (2001)
* [[Carl Fair]], running back, Cleveland Browns (2001)
* [[Eddie Freeman]], defensive end/tackle, Kansas City Chiefs (2002-2003)
* [[Eddie Freeman]], defensive end/tackle, Kansas City Chiefs (2002-3)
* [[Darrell Hackney]], quarterback, Cleveland Browns (2006), Denver Broncos (2007–)
* [[Otis Leverette]], defensive end, Washington Redskins (2001-2), San Diego Chargers (2003), San Francisco 49ers (2004)
* [[Otis Leverette]], defensive end, Washington Redskins (2001-2), San Diego Chargers (2003), San Francisco 49ers (2004)
* [[Izell Reese]], cornerback/safety, Dallas Cowboys (1998-2001), Denver Broncos (2002), Buffalo Bills (2003-4)
* [[Izell Reese]], cornerback/safety, Dallas Cowboys (1998-2001), Denver Broncos (2002), Buffalo Bills (2003-4)
* [[Dainon Sydney]], cornerback, Tennessee Titans (1998-2002), Buffalo Bills (2003)
* [[Dainon Sydney]], cornerback, Tennessee Titans (1998-2002), Buffalo Bills (2003)
* [[Joe Webb]], quarterback/wide receiver, Minnesota Vikings (2010–)
* [[Bryan Thomas]], defensive end, New York Jets (2002-)
* [[Bryan Thomas]], defensive end, New York Jets (2002-)
* [[Corey White]], running back, Green Bay Packers
* [[Corey White]], running back, Green Bay Packers (2007)
* [[Roddy White]], wide receiver, Atlanta Falcons (2005-)
* [[Roddy White]], wide receiver, Atlanta Falcons (2005-)
* [[Julius Wilson]], offensive tackle, Miami Dolphins (2007-)
* [[Julius Wilson]], offensive tackle, Miami Dolphins (2007-)
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==References==
==References==
* Cook, Ben (December 17, 2006) "[http://www.al.com/ncaafootball/lindys/index.ssf?/base/sports/116638591067080.xml&coll=9 Alabama coaching search takes bizarre twist]" Lindy'sSports.com
* Cook, Ben (December 17, 2006) "[http://www.al.com/ncaafootball/lindys/index.ssf?/base/sports/116638591067080.xml&coll=9 Alabama coaching search takes bizarre twist]" Lindy'sSports.com
* Irvine, Steve (November 27, 2011) "Neil Callaway resigns as UAB's football coach." ''Birmingham News''


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 18:30, 27 November 2011

UAB Blazers football is the intercollegiate men's football program for the UAB Blazers athletics department. The Blazers began competing Division III of the NCAA in 1991. Jim Hilyer was the first head coach, from 1991-1994. Watson Brown took over as head coach in 1995 and oversaw the team's advancement into Division I-A in 1996, and its membership in Conference USA in 1999.

In 2000, UAB achieved a monumental victory by beating Nick Saban's LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge. In 2004, UAB earned their first bowl trip, losing to the University of Hawaii in the Hawaii Bowl.

UAB plays its home football games at Legion Field. Through its marketing department, the team has sought to establish the University of Memphis as its primary on-field rival, creating the "Battle for the Bones" trophy for the winner of the annual match-up.

Following the 3-9 2006 season, Watson Brown resigned to take the head coaching job at Tennessee Tech, in his home town. The search for a replacement focused first on Louisiana State University assistant Jimbo Fisher, but the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees rejected the proposed contract amount. Georgia offensive coordinator Neil Callaway was named head coach on December 17, 2006.

UAB Football Coaches
Coach Years Wins-Losses
Jim Hilyer 1991-1994 27-12-2 (.692)
Watson Brown 1995-2006 62-74 (.456)
Neil Callaway 2007- 2011 18-42 (.300)
Overall 107-128-2 (.456)

NFL players

  • Jake Arians, kicker, Buffalo Bills (2001)
  • Kyle Bissinger, linebacker, New England Patriots (2007)
  • Rodregis Brooks, cornerback, Indianapolis Colts (2001)
  • Chris Brown, cornerback, Jacksonville Jaguars (2003)
  • Pernell Davis, defensive tackle, Philadelphia Eagles (1999)
  • Josh Evans, defensive tackle, Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans (1995-2001), New York Jets (2002-4)
  • Carl Fair, running back, Cleveland Browns (2001)
  • Eddie Freeman, defensive end/tackle, Kansas City Chiefs (2002-3)
  • Darrell Hackney, quarterback, Cleveland Browns (2006), Denver Broncos (2007–)
  • Otis Leverette, defensive end, Washington Redskins (2001-2), San Diego Chargers (2003), San Francisco 49ers (2004)
  • Izell Reese, cornerback/safety, Dallas Cowboys (1998-2001), Denver Broncos (2002), Buffalo Bills (2003-4)
  • Dainon Sydney, cornerback, Tennessee Titans (1998-2002), Buffalo Bills (2003)
  • Joe Webb, quarterback/wide receiver, Minnesota Vikings (2010–)
  • Bryan Thomas, defensive end, New York Jets (2002-)
  • Corey White, running back, Green Bay Packers (2007)
  • Roddy White, wide receiver, Atlanta Falcons (2005-)
  • Julius Wilson, offensive tackle, Miami Dolphins (2007-)
  • Zac Woodfin, linebacker, Baltimore Ravens (2005-)

References

External links

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