Evening Blazers and Blazerettes,
I got a txt from a buddy of mine (former player for our green and gold) suggesting a push in Huntsville to make some noise with the UAH Hockey crew and maybe Mayor Battle.
I have met Battle a number of times and what I can say about him is he fights for what is right, not what is popular. I don't know if it is something we could get him to comment on, but I think it would make some news up here. Anyone got a contact with al.com might want to see if they can get him to say a few words as it related to the UAH struggle.
I am not one known for my letter writing skills, but I am contacting the Save UAH Hockey guys and see if they got any suggestions to help get the word out. I think relating it to how UAH Hockey was nearly killed off by the BOT and UAH pres maybe the best push. I copied a bit from the board, but this is what I got.
Nathan and Geof,
You both may or may not be aware of the situation in Birmingham regarding the UAB football program. In many ways it is very similar to the fight you guys at UAH hockey had to save the program. To say the least the UA System Board of Trustees are out to get us again. I will let you do your own research on the issue, but I’ll through a couple of media post for you…
AL.com - Rep. Jack Williams: 'UAB football is once again fighting for its life'
http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index....ed_stories
CBSsports.com -Is the Alabama board of trustees finally ready to kill UAB football?
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball...b-football
BBJ - Perception is everything in a study like UAB’s
http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/pr...uab-s.html
Sports Illustrated - Q & A With Bill Clark
http://www.si.com/college-football/2014/...pe=default
University of Alabama Trustees give UAB football the Charlie Brown treatment: opinion
http://www.al.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014...cart_river
Underdog Dynasty: UAB faces challenges similar to Louisiana Tech with football program
http://www.underdogdynasty.com/2014/11/7...ll-program
NBC Sports: UAB Athletics director doesn't commit to Blazer football over long haul
http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com...long-haul/
UAB fans were very supportive of UAH hockey, fans, and their alum when you were going through your fight to save Charger Hockey. As a fan of a team you know exactly how we feel with our struggle today. Unfortunately we have been dealing with the BOT trying to kill UAB football for 20 years. We could use your help. We got the Birmingham market on lock down regarding this, but we could use some help across the rest of the state. Any thoughts or suggestions, please let me know. We would love to get some support from UAH Hockey fans.
If you have any thoughts or ideas you want to share with us, please let me know.
Thanks for your time,
Jeremy Foulks
GO BLAZERS!