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(11-17-2014 08:49 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote: [ -> ]Because we said so. Show up at the council meeting as well.

No that's not what I am talking about. But I think I got the answer that I was seeking.

Does the Birmingham council have any leverage on UAB that could help?

(11-17-2014 02:29 PM)Bham Blazer Wrote: [ -> ]

(11-17-2014 02:02 PM)blazerman2006 Wrote: [ -> ]Any truth to the rumor that a decision has been officially made? Cuz that's what I'm hearing.

I don't think that is true. I hope it is though, and they realized how many donations they were about to lose.

So do I. Blazers fans are going to make this one hurt real bad.

(11-17-2014 10:53 PM)the_blazerman Wrote: [ -> ]Does the Birmingham council have any leverage on UAB that could help?

I wish I could say yes...But remember, Bell said a couple of years ago that he offered to build a football stadium for UAB to play in (not that pipe dream dome that will never, ever get constructed), but in the end, they were a non-factor, if one didn't know any better, you'd swear that the BOT was running the city's business and that 'junior' was the mayor of Birmingham...But seeing this video clip of Ms. Tyson gave me a heads up of sorts. Apparently, some City Council members are monitoring social media, ie, Twitter, where a lot of stuff on UAB and this situation has been unloaded. Earlier today, guess who I just found who is "following" me? Sheila Tyson....I like her, she's a person of action, persistent, strong, passionate....I have a feeling she's going to have a noteworthy impact at tomorrow's meeting...If I can get away from that (bleeping) job early enough, I'll be there. It's like working in a (bleeping) graveyard 3 miles down, it's so inhibiting in that place.

(11-17-2014 10:53 PM)the_blazerman Wrote: [ -> ]Does the Birmingham council have any leverage on UAB that could help?

Maybe not officially, but the next time you want to tear up a city street to run a steam line?

Well...

Packed house. Looks like most of it is football players, but lots of others as well. Very few empty seats.

(11-18-2014 10:16 AM)UAB Band Dad Wrote: [ -> ]Packed house. Looks like most of it is football players, but lots of others as well. Very few empty seats.

Great!

Fantastic! Great to see the players there!!

Well, they've got more skin in the game than any of us.

(11-17-2014 10:53 PM)the_blazerman Wrote: [ -> ]Does the Birmingham council have any leverage on UAB that could help?

Of course they do. UAB is landlocked in the City of Birmingham. But, it would be best for both the City and University to work together though.

Councilwoman scales said she finds it interesting that once the team starts to succeed thats when plans start to change. Told the team to keep it up and she is behind them.

(11-18-2014 11:25 AM)uab blazer 01 Wrote: [ -> ]Councilwoman scales said she finds it interesting that once the team starts to succeed thats when plans start to change. Told the team to keep it up and she is behind them.

Very cool! Let's hope this helps our cause.

Recap from Marissa Mitchell of 33/40.

https://twitter.com/marissamtchll

It was a very supportive session. On the other hand, what politician wants to get up in front of a group like that and say anything but what they want to hear? I don't doubt that we have the council's support. I just doubt that the BoT gives a whistle what they say.

Still, it's another building block, another influence group putting pressure on, putting eyes on a group that much prefers to operate in the shadows. That's a good thing. If we get the city and the county both putting on pressure, that's a very good thing.

Justin premiered a new commercial in support of UAB and Birmingham that was first class. I suspect you'll be seeing it on local stations very soon. Good stuff.

Councilwoman Scales: it's going to take more money to support @UABathletics Football program #abc3340 #LiveOn3340

Councilor Hoyt: @UABathletics Football program has made tremendous impact in @cityofbhamal #LiveOn3340

Councilwoman Abbott: It bugs me that Tuscaloosa controls what happens at @UABathletics Football #abc3340

Councilwoman Abbott: @cityofbhamal needs to step up. Don't just talk, go to @UABathletics football games #LiveOn3340 #abc3340

Bell: we should drown out voices that are opposed to @UABathletics #LiveOn3340 #abc3340

Bell: if you get rid of football, you get rid of all @UABathletics #abc3340 #LiveOn3340

Bell: Dr. Watts is in unique position but that doesn't stop us from showing support #FreeUAB #LiveOn3340 #abc3340

State Rep Jack Williams at @citycouncilbham meeting to support @UABathletics football #LiveOn3340 #abc3340

A huge chunk of @citycouncilbham meeting centers on support for @UABathletics football #FreeUAB #abc3340

Former @UABathletics football players @citycouncilbham chambers too #abc3340

(11-18-2014 12:26 PM)BirminghamBound Wrote: [ -> ]Councilwoman Scales: it's going to take more money to support @UABathletics Football program #abc3340 #LiveOn3340

Councilor Hoyt: @UABathletics Football program has made tremendous impact in @cityofbhamal #LiveOn3340

Councilwoman Abbott: It bugs me that Tuscaloosa controls what happens at @UABathletics Football #abc3340

Councilwoman Abbott: @cityofbhamal needs to step up. Don't just talk, go to @UABathletics football games #LiveOn3340 #abc3340

Bell: we should drown out voices that are opposed to @UABathletics #LiveOn3340 #abc3340

Bell: if you get rid of football, you get rid of all @UABathletics #abc3340 #LiveOn3340

Bell: Dr. Watts is in unique position but that doesn't stop us from showing support #FreeUAB #LiveOn3340 #abc3340

State Rep Jack Williams at @citycouncilbham meeting to support @UABathletics football #LiveOn3340 #abc3340

A huge chunk of @citycouncilbham meeting centers on support for @UABathletics football #FreeUAB #abc3340

Former @UABathletics football players @citycouncilbham chambers too #abc3340

If a few coucilmen(women) would start urging Birmingham Businesses to boycott the UA, then maybe they'll get the Bot's attention.

Might have missed it earlier but didn't realize Roddy White was there too. Great show of support.

"It's 50 active players at city council today we are trying to save our program fight for UAB football"

https://twitter.com/roddywhiteTV/status/...8049286144

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/...ll_pl.html

Interesting comment from Bell about Watts.