UAB Blazers Roster 2019 Blazers Roster

Head Coach: Bill Clark        2017 Salary: $630,000        Offensive Coordinator: Bryant Vincent       Defensive Coordinator: David Reeves         

Stadium: Legion Field       Surface: Turf        City: Birmingham        State: Alabama

The UAB Blazers made their triumphant return from college football oblivion in 2017 in a big way. A team that nobody expected to excel last year as it returned from a two-year hiatus when the program was shut down by the university. The return was unexpected as the Blazers not only won eight games, but posted a bowl game win as well. 2018 is the season where the Blazers will be looking to show not just that they are back, but they are good too. The Blazers are loaded with talent this season on both sides of the ball. UAB returns practically its entire starting offense from last season. A.J. Erdely has become known as the quarterback who can protect the football and avoid putting his team in a bad position. In addition, Spencer Brown returns with a chance to become a legendary running back. The combo of Erdely and Brown gives UAB a balanced offense.

The defense helped carry the Blazers last season. However, some of the longstanding veterans who anchored the program have graduated. The good news is that last year’s dominant pass defense returns close to intact. The defensive line is disruptive and experienced and should be able to maintain its pressure this season. UAB figures to make noise in Conference USA again this season. Coach Bill Clark has taken the first step and that is getting his team to believe. Soon, UAB will no longer be remembered as the program that shut down, but rather will be the mid-level FBS power.