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UAB Football is Back

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, December 2, University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB) announced that the football was getting the axe along with the women’s rifle and bowling teams. University President Ray Watts said in a statement at the time, “More than a year ago, UAB began the largest, most comprehensive … Continued
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June 2, 2015

UAB Making Waves Both in Basketball Tournament and in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, March 19 UAB Athletics made national headlines with its men’s basketball team’s shocking closing seconds victory 60 to 59 over highly ranked Iowa State in the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament.   UAB athletics super fan and State Representative Jack Williams (R from Vestavia) submitted a … Continued
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March 20, 2015

UAB Basketball Win Provides Encouragement

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporters On Saturday, March 14, the UAB Men’s basketball team won the Conference USA basketball tournament and an automatic trip to the NCAA Basketball Playoffs. The win gave momentum to the UAB supporters who are campaigning for the State legislature to reform the University of Alabama Trustee to give the … Continued
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March 17, 2015

UAB Football Supporters Rally in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 10 an estimated 250 supporters of UAB football came to the state house in Montgomery to protest for the return of the sport to the Birmingham University. State Representative Jack Williams (R from Vestavia) led the crowd. Rep. Williams said that while he is happy for … Continued
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March 11, 2015

GBYRs Select Jack Williams Favorite Elected Official

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, December 18, the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYRs) met at the Wine Loft in Birmingham for their annual Christmas Party. While feasting, networking, and fellowship were the primary focus of the evening, the GBYRs also voted on their favorite (Republican) elected official of the year by secret … Continued
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December 24, 2014

Rogers Says UAB Decision to Kill Football Program will Fuel Effort to Separate School from UA System

By Brandon Moseley, Bill Britt, & Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, December 2, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) announced that the football was getting the axe, along with the rifle and bowling teams. University President Ray Watt announced in a Tuesday press conference that UAB’s football team has played its last game … Continued
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December 3, 2014

HRC Commends Alabama SEC Football Teams for Welcoming Gay Football Players

Staff Report WASHINGTON – Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) commended the football coaches at Alabama’s two Southeastern Conference (SEC) schools. Both coaches have stated recently gay athletes are welcome on their respective teams. In a report by NFL.com Tuesday, University of Alabama Coach Nick Saban said he would sign a recruit regardless of sexual orientation. … Continued
May 29, 2014

Mal Moore Dies

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, former University of Alabama Athletics Director Mal Moore passed away. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) gave his condolences shortly after the announcement. Governor Bentley said, “Coach Moore will be deeply missed. I’ve known Mal for over 30 years and have always considered him a good friend as … Continued
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March 30, 2013

Shelby and Sessions Introduce Resolution Commending the Alabama Football Team

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Alabama Senators Richard Shelby (R) and Jeff Sessions (R) introduced a resolution commending the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team for their BCS national championship game victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Senator Shelby said in the joint resolution, “I congratulate the University of Alabama … Continued
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January 29, 2013