John Archibald on UAB Football’s Return

| June 4, 2015 

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UAB backers don’t have a specific date or a timeline, but they can still revel in Monday’s announcement that UAB President Ray Watts would reinstate the football, bowling and rifle teams. It represents the work of fans, boosters, donors and many others who refuse to accept the decision in December to shutter the teams. While this turn of events makes for a great story, it also brings on a new set of questions. Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald comments on some of them.

 

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