UAB is coming back!

Pell City Tiger · « **on:** June 01, 2015, 03:37:28 PM »

Press conference today at 4. Won't play until the 2016 season.

Fuck you, bear junior!

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #1 on:** June 01, 2015, 03:48:44 PM »

He already won though. Now Abraham must take his first born to the altar of diddy.

djsimp · « **Reply #2 on:** June 01, 2015, 03:55:52 PM »

RottenBottom · « **Reply #3 on:** June 01, 2015, 04:23:45 PM »

So Alabama basically gave them the death penalty?

djsimp · « **Reply #4 on:** June 01, 2015, 04:34:30 PM »

Quote from: RottenBottom on June 01, 2015, 04:23:45 PM

So Alabama basically gave them the death penalty?

Quick answer, yes.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #5 on:** June 01, 2015, 06:42:29 PM »

I've heard all sorts of theories as to why they really shut it down. I have no clue and honestly, don't give a rat's patooty if they field a team or not. I can't believe a program like that can stay alive in this day and age anyway. They have averaged less than 4 wins a season over the last 10 years. Only 7 times in the history of the program have they drawn over 30,000 for a home game. Is there any way in hell they can be self sustaining? I can't see it.

wesfau2 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 01, 2015, 07:04:10 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on June 01, 2015, 06:42:29 PM

I've heard all sorts of theories as to why they really shut it down. I have no clue and honestly, don't give a rat's patooty if they field a team or not. I can't believe a program like that can stay alive in this day and age anyway. They have averaged less than 4 wins a season over the last 10 years. Only 7 times in the history of the program have they drawn over 30,000 for a home game. Is there any way in hell they can be self sustaining? I can't see it.

It's an opportunity to hate (further) on bama. Shut up and join the rabble!

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #7 on:** June 01, 2015, 07:13:24 PM »

Quote from: wesfau2 on June 01, 2015, 07:04:10 PM

It's an opportunity to hate (further) on bama. Shut up and join the rabble!

^^^Knows^^^

Pell City Tiger · « **Reply #8 on:** June 01, 2015, 07:21:34 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on June 01, 2015, 06:42:29 PM

I've heard all sorts of theories as to why they really shut it down. I have no clue and honestly, don't give a rat's patooty if they field a team or not. I can't believe a program like that can stay alive in this day and age anyway. They have averaged less than 4 wins a season over the last 10 years. Only 7 times in the history of the program have they drawn over 30,000 for a home game. Is there any way in hell they can be self sustaining? I can't see it.

I disagree. The UA BOT has done everything in their power to keep UAB from being successful. Given the right resources, they can compete. Invest in a stadium to where the fans don't put their lives at risk to watch a game and the support will be there. This past season, they were near the top of CUSA in attendance. Granted, they'll never approach 80K in the stands, but I am convinced a 40-50K seat stadium located downtown - rather in little Mogadishu - will bring more asses into the seats.

wesfau2 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 01, 2015, 07:37:20 PM »

Quote from: Pell City Tiger on June 01, 2015, 07:21:34 PM

I disagree. The UA BOT has done everything in their power to keep UAB from being successful. Given the right resources, they can compete. Invest in a stadium to where the fans don't put their lives at risk to watch a game and the support will be there. This past season, they were near the top of CUSA in attendance. Granted, they'll never approach 80K in the stands, but I am convinced a 40-50K seat stadium located downtown - rather in little Mogadishu - will bring more asses into the seats.

Agree.

#downwithlegionfield

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #10 on:** June 01, 2015, 07:53:23 PM »

Quote from: Pell City Tiger on June 01, 2015, 07:21:34 PM

I disagree. The UA BOT has done everything in their power to keep UAB from being successful. Given the right resources, they can compete. Invest in a stadium to where the fans don't put their lives at risk to watch a game and the support will be there. This past season, they were near the top of CUSA in attendance. Granted, they'll never approach 80K in the stands, but I am convinced a 40-50K seat stadium located downtown - rather in little Mogadishu - will bring more asses into the seats.

Agree with the caviat that it should be a 20-30K stadium somewhere on the southside.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #11 on:** June 01, 2015, 07:53:43 PM »

Question. When exactly did they swear in a new UA Board of Trustees?

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #12 on:** June 01, 2015, 07:54:31 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on June 01, 2015, 07:53:43 PM

Question. When exactly did they swear in a new UA Board of Trustees?

They are lifetime ~~achievement awards~~ appointments

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #13 on:** June 01, 2015, 07:57:09 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on June 01, 2015, 07:54:31 PM

They are lifetime ~~achievement awards~~ appointments

BuzzzzzINGO!!!!

Jumbo · « **Reply #14 on:** June 01, 2015, 09:07:26 PM »

Huge day for the Ham'

djsimp · « **Reply #15 on:** June 01, 2015, 10:27:50 PM »

Quote from: Jumbo on June 01, 2015, 09:07:26 PM

Huge day for the Ham'

Should have been a Barons game at Regions just for the celebration.

The Six · « **Reply #16 on:** June 02, 2015, 08:34:22 AM »

Token · « **Reply #17 on:** June 02, 2015, 09:32:46 AM »

Alls I'm sayin is, if just 20% of the bellyachers had been to a single fucking game for the last 10 years, none of this would be happening anyway.

Pell City Tiger · « **Reply #18 on:** June 02, 2015, 09:49:44 AM »

Given the shitty end of the stick they've been forced to deal with since the program's inception, I think it's safe to say they have done as well as could be expected under the circumstances. Neil Calloway? Garrick McGee? Come on, man. They wouldn't be capable of winning with Auburn or Alabama's roster. UAB finally got a coach who could get something going and the BOT pulls their stunt - all because little bear wanted to "do it fer mah daddy". Fuck him.

UAB is no threat whatsoever to either bama or Auburn - no different than Troy, JSU, Troy, or UNA. Their only enemies are their own university system and the Bryant family.

Why not give them a sporting chance to succeed? They might actually do it.

Token · « **Reply #19 on:** June 02, 2015, 09:57:17 AM »

I hope they do. I like UAB. I love watching their basketball team. While I agree their stadium is trash, go to the damn games. I attended a shit ton of shitty football games in Tuscaloosa in my time. I watched Shula struggled to put 3 fucking points on the board against Lou Holtz. Watched every damn minute of it, then fought traffic for 4 hours on the way home.

Those assholes in the streets bitching about not having football needs to start buying tickets and giving the team support when they are playing.