BlazerTalk.com is reporting that Senior Associate Athletics Director/External Affairs Brian Mackin will be named Athletics Director sometime today.
Brian has been Senior Athletics Director since June 2002. Brian will take over the AD position from Interim Athletics Director Richard Margison who has held the Interim position since taking over from Watson Brown in December 2005.
Brian is a native of Birmingham and a graduate of UAB. Mackin was also a four year letter winner for the UAB baseball team. Brian also won the Fund Raiser of the Year in the University Division from the NAADD for 2005-06 school year.
More from the press conference as soon as it happends.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
USGA Elections: Presidential Problems...
It looks as if the "president-elect" is not elegable to run uncontested in today and tomorrow's elections...
The USGA Student Court ruled that Wilton Trigg was not elegible to run for the position because he did not serve an entire semester as an intern for the USGA. The Student Court's full opinion will not be known till Thursday when they meet and are required to have a write-up of their decision.
Andrew Braisher, Current USGA President is sad that Wilton's been disqualified, but respects the power of the student court and cannot change their decision.
More on this story as it develops. Discussion on this topic is encouraged @ the USGA message board
The USGA Student Court ruled that Wilton Trigg was not elegible to run for the position because he did not serve an entire semester as an intern for the USGA. The Student Court's full opinion will not be known till Thursday when they meet and are required to have a write-up of their decision.
Andrew Braisher, Current USGA President is sad that Wilton's been disqualified, but respects the power of the student court and cannot change their decision.
More on this story as it develops. Discussion on this topic is encouraged @ the USGA message board
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Basketball Entry 4 - You can't blame Coach Mike Davis...
You can't blame Mike Davis for this loss.
Well, at least not the end-game.
A nameless SMU player was shooting free-throws with 13.7 left. Mo Gibbs looked to Paul and Wen with a telling look. It said "I'm sneaking down court, give me the long pass so I can tie this game up."
Cue the second of three misses from the charity stripe for the Mustangs.
Paul's the playmaker. Paul looks to make things happen. Paul was looking to drive in during the last 13.7 seconds, make the bucket, and draw the stupid foul from SMU. SMU didn't bite. Paul was so surprised they left him alone that he actually missed the bucket. Paul reacted. Paul played on instinct, something he's been doing for the last two years under Anderson.
But instinct will only get you so far in Davis's system. Davis's system depends on recognition, stratagy, and opportunity. None of those things depend on instinct.
Well, at least not the end-game.
A nameless SMU player was shooting free-throws with 13.7 left. Mo Gibbs looked to Paul and Wen with a telling look. It said "I'm sneaking down court, give me the long pass so I can tie this game up."
Cue the second of three misses from the charity stripe for the Mustangs.
Paul's the playmaker. Paul looks to make things happen. Paul was looking to drive in during the last 13.7 seconds, make the bucket, and draw the stupid foul from SMU. SMU didn't bite. Paul was so surprised they left him alone that he actually missed the bucket. Paul reacted. Paul played on instinct, something he's been doing for the last two years under Anderson.
But instinct will only get you so far in Davis's system. Davis's system depends on recognition, stratagy, and opportunity. None of those things depend on instinct.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
BlazerNoteBook Report: Support Dr. Garrison!!!!
Supposedly, DCG (Dr. Carol Garrison) went to the BOT's with a signed contract from a coach other than CPS (Coach Pat Sullivan) first. A large influentual rich booster, said WB (Watson Brown) will be AD and PS will be HC. In agreement, The booster will kick start the facilities with a large $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ sum of money (believed in the ballpark ov $5 mill. The BOT's all got behind this influential man and agreed.
DCG called a meeting (Thursday morning) with PS and struct a deal with him, which we all know about because that is what the BOT's wanted. It was the best thing for UAB. The meeting with WB and PS turned very ugly with both walking out of the meeting.
WB refused to work with PS as head coach. DCG thought everything was done, like reported earlier, only to have the BOT turn on here and make the deal doa with PS. PS goes to Samford and we all know the story.
Now certain members of the BOT are very upset over how this whole thing has come about. Our President (DCG) is in bad situation. Nobody knows what to do because she doesn't have very much control with 2 contracts being veto'd by the BOT. Everything is in Limbo and a huge cluster fuck.
Right now, everything is status quo. UAB is pushing for the big booster to come forward and tell the story about how everything went down. So everything is on the table and clears DCG and UAB's name in this whole mess. And expose the BOT member (Paul Bryant Jr., Yes the bear's baby boy) and buddy (Watson Brown) who have been sabotaging the whole firing of WB and hiring of the new coach.
Also, the person said that some BOT members want to fire DCG over this mess, placing the blame on her. Which is why they are trying to get this booster to come forward and explain the whole situation in total.
Show your support for her with signs, words, and whatever you can think of at the UAB vs. Minnasota game this Tuesday. She's on of UAB's own and has HER neck on the line...make sure she stays at UAB to be UAB's best president in the history of athletics @ UAB!!!
DCG called a meeting (Thursday morning) with PS and struct a deal with him, which we all know about because that is what the BOT's wanted. It was the best thing for UAB. The meeting with WB and PS turned very ugly with both walking out of the meeting.
WB refused to work with PS as head coach. DCG thought everything was done, like reported earlier, only to have the BOT turn on here and make the deal doa with PS. PS goes to Samford and we all know the story.
Now certain members of the BOT are very upset over how this whole thing has come about. Our President (DCG) is in bad situation. Nobody knows what to do because she doesn't have very much control with 2 contracts being veto'd by the BOT. Everything is in Limbo and a huge cluster fuck.
Right now, everything is status quo. UAB is pushing for the big booster to come forward and tell the story about how everything went down. So everything is on the table and clears DCG and UAB's name in this whole mess. And expose the BOT member (Paul Bryant Jr., Yes the bear's baby boy) and buddy (Watson Brown) who have been sabotaging the whole firing of WB and hiring of the new coach.
Also, the person said that some BOT members want to fire DCG over this mess, placing the blame on her. Which is why they are trying to get this booster to come forward and explain the whole situation in total.
Show your support for her with signs, words, and whatever you can think of at the UAB vs. Minnasota game this Tuesday. She's on of UAB's own and has HER neck on the line...make sure she stays at UAB to be UAB's best president in the history of athletics @ UAB!!!
Monday, November 27, 2006
BlazerAlert: Watson to AD; Going after Rick Neuheisel, Jimbo Fisher
I have VERY good reason to believe that UAB will announce by Wednesday that Coach Watson Brown will finally be stepping into the AD position at UAB.
Also, multiple sources are saying that UAB is currently pursuing Rick Neuheisel to be UAB's third head football coach.
More as info becomes avalible.
Also, multiple sources are saying that UAB is currently pursuing Rick Neuheisel to be UAB's third head football coach.
More as info becomes avalible.
BlazerRant 2 - Another Missed Opportunity...
50 miles southwest, the bomb goes off...
Now UAB needs to wait for the fall-out to clear. Too bad that never happends. Doug Secrest said it best last night on "The Zone".
Now UAB needs to wait for the fall-out to clear. Too bad that never happends. Doug Secrest said it best last night on "The Zone".
"UAB seems to be happy to just be a football program. Nothing more."
UAB Administration may be happy to have one. But this is Alabama. Football is king here. It has been for years and will be for years to come. This should have been a time where UAB make a big splash by hiring a big name, like Rick Neuheisel, Jimbo Fisher, or even David Cutcliffe. But, alas, everyone at UAB has dragged their feet YET AGAIN and allowed "The Evil Empire" to overshadow what should have been a monumental turning point in UAB history.
UAB Administration may be happy to have one. But this is Alabama. Football is king here. It has been for years and will be for years to come. This should have been a time where UAB make a big splash by hiring a big name, like Rick Neuheisel, Jimbo Fisher, or even David Cutcliffe. But, alas, everyone at UAB has dragged their feet YET AGAIN and allowed "The Evil Empire" to overshadow what should have been a monumental turning point in UAB history.
Too bad, now we're a sidenote, once again.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Basketball Entry 3 - Big Names Set Up Bigger Expectations
UAB is a basketball school who dreams of having a football addiction. Once Watson Brown is gone, we may actually have a football addiction. Until that happens, let's stick to the bread and butter.
Keenan Ellis, a 6-11 forward from Indianapolis, Ind., and Aaron Johnson, a 5-7 point guard from Chicago, Ill., have just signed with UAB and coach Mike Davis for the 2007-08 season. A season that will already feature Robert Vaden, Walter Sharpe, Jeremy Mayfield, Taurus Dortch, etc. as well as current UAB standouts like Paul Delaney, Lawrence Kinnard, and Frank Holmes.
"These two signees are huge for us," Davis said. "Keenan is a monster inside and a great athletic player who can shoot and post. Aaron is a super quick point guard and exciting player to watch. Our coaching staff did a great job recruiting both of these guys and we are excited for them to join the UAB program."
He's excited. Just think of the hundreds of thousands of fans who are itching for basketball season to start. It's all well and good to listen to Cory Provus and Steve Mitchell call the game. But these fans want to see it in person. These fans want to live it themselves. These fans have expectations. BIG Expectations.
Our opening loss to Washington State was sobering to me. I thought for sure we have an Tourney-bound team after the Bahama's practices. The loss jerked me back down to earth. But everyday I see them practice ali-oops, dunks, free throws, and three's in the corner, I can't help but hope that maybe I wasn't too far off.
After all, there's only one other coach that has started out at UAB with a losing record. Too early to be drawing comparison just yet, but if we make the tourney this year and go deep, look for expectations to go up.
And who knows, we might even top Memphis a couple times this year.
Keenan Ellis, a 6-11 forward from Indianapolis, Ind., and Aaron Johnson, a 5-7 point guard from Chicago, Ill., have just signed with UAB and coach Mike Davis for the 2007-08 season. A season that will already feature Robert Vaden, Walter Sharpe, Jeremy Mayfield, Taurus Dortch, etc. as well as current UAB standouts like Paul Delaney, Lawrence Kinnard, and Frank Holmes.
"These two signees are huge for us," Davis said. "Keenan is a monster inside and a great athletic player who can shoot and post. Aaron is a super quick point guard and exciting player to watch. Our coaching staff did a great job recruiting both of these guys and we are excited for them to join the UAB program."
He's excited. Just think of the hundreds of thousands of fans who are itching for basketball season to start. It's all well and good to listen to Cory Provus and Steve Mitchell call the game. But these fans want to see it in person. These fans want to live it themselves. These fans have expectations. BIG Expectations.
Our opening loss to Washington State was sobering to me. I thought for sure we have an Tourney-bound team after the Bahama's practices. The loss jerked me back down to earth. But everyday I see them practice ali-oops, dunks, free throws, and three's in the corner, I can't help but hope that maybe I wasn't too far off.
After all, there's only one other coach that has started out at UAB with a losing record. Too early to be drawing comparison just yet, but if we make the tourney this year and go deep, look for expectations to go up.
And who knows, we might even top Memphis a couple times this year.
BlazerAlert - PapaJohns.com Bowl
Per al.com's Breaking News Section
Papa John’s signs on as sponsor of Birmingham Bowl
A sponsor has delivered for Birmingham’s college football bowl game.
Birmingham’s bowl game will be called the Papa John’s.com Bowl after the pizza chain’s online service, sources close to the bowl told The Birmingham News today.
Papa John’s will be introduced as the title sponsor Thursday at a noon news conference from the company’s restaurant on Chalkville Road in Trussville. The game was previously branded the Birmingham Bowl until sponsorship was found.
The deal with Papa John’s is believed to be for two years with the option for an extension. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The Papa John’s.com Bowl will be Dec. 23 at noon at Legion Field, pairing teams from Conference USA and the Big East. The Mid-American Conference serves as an alternative if the Big East fails to have enough eligible teams.
A sponsor has delivered for Birmingham’s college football bowl game.
Birmingham’s bowl game will be called the Papa John’s.com Bowl after the pizza chain’s online service, sources close to the bowl told The Birmingham News today.
Papa John’s will be introduced as the title sponsor Thursday at a noon news conference from the company’s restaurant on Chalkville Road in Trussville. The game was previously branded the Birmingham Bowl until sponsorship was found.
The deal with Papa John’s is believed to be for two years with the option for an extension. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The Papa John’s.com Bowl will be Dec. 23 at noon at Legion Field, pairing teams from Conference USA and the Big East. The Mid-American Conference serves as an alternative if the Big East fails to have enough eligible teams.
Monday, November 13, 2006
Basketball Entry 2 - 5 Things To Watch For This Season
It's that time of year. Time to give thanks for the things we love the most. Family, friends, and basketball.
BASKETBALL
Having not attended the John Thompson Foundation Classic in person, I'd only be recapping the stats. But I did listen to one or two of the games and stats can be very telling.
5 things to watch for:
1) The team's rhythm - Friday's loss was VERY deceiving. The second half, UAB found it's rhythem. I don't expect them to lose it any time soon.
2) Wen's shooting percentage - It's gone up 12% in each game (54.5% for the season). His hard work during the off season is paying off.
3) Freshman vs Senior - Rounds 1-3 go to the freshman, Taurus Dortch. Mo Gibbs will have to step it up to get his time on the court.
4) Paul - Racking up 2 double-doubles this weekend and 2 assists away from UAB's second triple-double. He's no Squeaky. But then again, Squeaky can't dunk.
5) The "Young Guns" - Mayfield, Dortch, and Crawford are all contributing early. One has even taken a starting position away from a senior. The future is getting brighter by the day.
5 things to watch for:
1) The team's rhythm - Friday's loss was VERY deceiving. The second half, UAB found it's rhythem. I don't expect them to lose it any time soon.
2) Wen's shooting percentage - It's gone up 12% in each game (54.5% for the season). His hard work during the off season is paying off.
3) Freshman vs Senior - Rounds 1-3 go to the freshman, Taurus Dortch. Mo Gibbs will have to step it up to get his time on the court.
4) Paul - Racking up 2 double-doubles this weekend and 2 assists away from UAB's second triple-double. He's no Squeaky. But then again, Squeaky can't dunk.
5) The "Young Guns" - Mayfield, Dortch, and Crawford are all contributing early. One has even taken a starting position away from a senior. The future is getting brighter by the day.
BlazerRant 1 - The Silent Bell Needs to Ring...
Rumors.
That's all that Blazer Fans have right now.Decisions.
That's all that Blazer Fans are asking for.
Unfortunately, no ONE seems to be doing anything but sitting back and letting the train wreck pile up. That same someONE is the ONE who has seen a football program, much like our own, grow into the (at one point this season) #3 team in the nation. ONE person holds the keys to the fate of our football program. The past says that this ONE knows how to make the big hire. Just look at Mike Davis. But the hand was forced in that situation, and no one was being forced out. This is not the time to worry about feelings. We're long past that. Bridges have been burns. Lines have been drawn. It's time for someONE to break the silence. It's time to put an end to this madness that is within UAB Athletics and Administration.
Unfortunately, no ONE seems to be doing anything but sitting back and letting the train wreck pile up. That same someONE is the ONE who has seen a football program, much like our own, grow into the (at one point this season) #3 team in the nation. ONE person holds the keys to the fate of our football program. The past says that this ONE knows how to make the big hire. Just look at Mike Davis. But the hand was forced in that situation, and no one was being forced out. This is not the time to worry about feelings. We're long past that. Bridges have been burns. Lines have been drawn. It's time for someONE to break the silence. It's time to put an end to this madness that is within UAB Athletics and Administration.
It's time for the change to be made.
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