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2014 Blazers Game Week
GAME 1
TROY vs. UAB
Saturday, Aug. 30 | 11 a.m. CST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | LEGION FIELD
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2014 SCHEDULE/RESULTS
(0-0, 0-0 Conference USA)
AUGUST
30 Troy (FOX CS)
11:00 a.m.
SEPTEMBER
6 at Mississippi State (FOX SPORTS) 1:00 p.m.
13 Alabama A&M (ASN)
2:30 p.m.
27 FIU* (ASN)
2:30 p.m.
OCTOBER
4 at Western Kentucky*
6:00 p.m.
11 North Texas* (ASN)
2:30 p.m.
18 at Middle Tennessee (FOX CS)
2:30 p.m.
25 at Arkansas
TBA
NOVEMBER
1 at Florida Atlantic* (ASN)
6 p.m.
8 Louisiana Tech* (ASN)
11:00 a.m.
22 MARSHALL* 12:00 p.m.
29 at Southern Miss* (ASN)
2:30 p.m.
Home games in bold
*Conference USA game All times are CT
UAB COACHING STAFF
Bill Clark (f)
Head Coach
Bryant Vincent (pb) Offensive Coordinator/QBs
Duwan Walker (f) Defensive Coordinator/DBs
Jody Wright (f)
Assistant HC/Running Backs
Mike Bennefield (f)
Offensive Line
Chuck Dunn (f)
Inside Linebackers
Richard Owens (f)
Tight Ends
David Reeves (f)
Defensive Line
Daric Riley (f)
Outside LBs/Special Teams
Cornelius Williams (f)
Wide Receivers
Zac Woodfin (f)
Strength & Conditioning
MEDIA RELATIONS STAFF
Office Address
Bartow Arena - West Tower
617 13th Street South
Birmingham,AL 35294
Office Phone
205-934-0722
Assoc. AD/Media Relations: Norm Reilly
Cell: 205-936-1793
Email: [email protected]
Assistant Director: Tray Littlefield
Cell: 205-504-4566
Email: [email protected]
Assistant Director: Anthony Prisco
Cell: 205-908-7890
Email: [email protected]
Assistant Director: Kristin Watkins
Cell: 205-234-9422
Email: [email protected]
Media Relations Assistant: Brandon Lee
Cell: 334-447-2325
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BLAZERS SET TO BEGIN BILL CLARK ERA SATURDAY
s UAB's 2014 season opener vs. Troy will also be the first game for the Blazers under head coach Bill
Clark. Clark was named the Blazers’ head coach on Jan. 22, 2014.
s Clark took the helm of the UAB program after spending one year as the head coach at Jacksonville
State. He led the Gamecocks to an 11-4 record, their most victories in 21 years, as JSU earned an at-large
berth in the NCAA FCS playoffs and final national ranking of No. 10.
GAMEDAY STORY LINES
s UAB is in its 24th season of intercollegiate football and its 19th at the NCAA Division I level.
s The Blazers are opening the season against Troy for the second straight year. The Trojans won by
a 34-31 score in overtime last season at Troy after UAB took a 31-17 lead into the fourth quarter.
s UAB is opening a season with a home game for the 11th time in its history. The Blazers last
opened at home in 2012 and fell to Troy by a 39-29 margin.
s When Saturday’s game kicks off at Legion Field, the Blazers and Trojans will be playing for the
sixth consecutive season and for the 12th time overall.
s The Blazers and Trojans have played close games in recent history. In the last four games (Troy
has won three of those), two of the games have been decided by one point, another has gone to
overtime (2013) and the 2012 contest that Troy won 39-29 was a two-point game in the fourth
quarter before the Trojans scored a couple of quick touchdowns.
s UAB wide receiver JJ Nelson, now a senior, had a breakout game against Troy last year in the
season opener. The speedster from nearby Midfield finished the game with 10 receptions for 199
yards and two receiving touchdowns. He also had 367 all-purpose yards — a UAB single-game
record — which included a 97-yard kickoff return for a score.
s The Blazers had two players named to the All-Conference USA first team during the summer.
Wide receiver JJ Nelson and punter Hunter Mullins were both tabbed to the first unit by the
league’s coaches. Mullins, in addition, was named the C-USA Special Teams Player-of-the-Year.
s The Blazers return eight starters on offense and eight on defense, as well as both their kicker
and punter, from last season.
s Keep an eye on UAB’s receivers in the game. The Blazers appear to be deep and talented at the
position with JJ Nelson, Jamari Staples and Maudrecus Humphrey slated as starters. In addition to
Nelson’s huge game against Troy last season, Staples made his collegiate debut against the Trojans
and responded with a six catch/103-yard performance.
s The Blazers’ sophomore running back Jordan Howard rushed for 881 yards last season as a true
freshman as he split time with Darrin Reaves who left UAB a year early and signed with the Carolina
Panthers. Howard’s rushing total was the second-best nationally among freshmen in 2013.
s JJ Nelson has averaged 20 yards per reception on his 81 catches during his career.
THE COACHES
s Bill Clark (Jacksonville State, ‘90) is beginning his first season as the head coach at UAB. Clark
came to UAB after spending one year at Jacksonville State where he led the Gamecocks to an 11-4
record and a berth in the NCAA FCS playoffs. JSU concluded the year ranked No. 10 in the final
FCS poll and recorded its most wins since the 1992 season.
s Larry Blakeney (Auburn, ’70) is entering his 24th season as the head coach at Troy. He has a
record of 175-104 with the Trojans. Blakeney spent 14 years as an assistant coach at Auburn before
becoming the head coach at Troy. He has helped Troy to five bowl appearances in the past 10 years.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: FOX College Sports
Play-by-Play: Mike Morgan
Analyst: JC Pearson
Sideline: Steffi Sorenson
RADIO: Blazer IMG Sports Network
Play-by-Play: David Crane
Analyst: Steve Irvine
Sideline: Sam Miller
Broadcasts:WUHT-FM 107.7
TWITTER: @UABAthletics
SERIES INFORMATION
ALL-TIME: Troy leads 7-4
OVERALL STREAK: Troy +3
Last Meeting: Troy 34-31, OT (2013 - Troy)
Last UAB Win: 34-33 (2010 - Birmingham)
IN BIRMINGHAM: 3-3
Streak: Troy +1
Last Troy Win: 39-29 (2012)
Last UAB Win: 34-33 (2010)
IN TROY: Troy 4-1
Streak: Troy +3
Last Troy Win: 34-31, OT (2013)
Last UAB Win: 27-7 (2005)
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UAB GAME WEEK SCHEDULE
MEDIA SERVICES
Call Us UAB!
Please note that there are only two correct
versions of our name, the acronym “UAB,” or
the full “University of Alabama at Birmingham.”
In addition, the Associated Press sports stylebook now uses UAB on first reference, not
Alabama-Birmingham.
We are not:
Alabama-Birmingham,
Ala.-Birmingham, or U.A.B.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
(UAB) has been an autonomous member of
the University of Alabama system since 1969,
and has had an intercollegiate athletic program
since 1977. UAB is sometimes confused with
the University of Alabama (Crimson Tide),
which is located in Tuscaloosa; while this is inevitable, it is important to note that the two
are indeed separate institutions. In addition,
the UAB name is often altered by various media, opponents, merchandisers, etc.
Postgame Interviews
UAB has a closed locker room policy after
each game. There is NO player availabilty on
the field immediately after the game except
for network television when requested ahead
of time.
Head coach Bill Clark will address the assembled media prior to any player comments. The
postgame interview room at Legion Field is
located in the north end of the stadium under
the grandstand. Media will have an opportunity
in the press box to make interview requests
for specific players.
Sunday: Following Saturday’s game, the team will generally have Sundays off.
Monday: Coach Clark will be available for interviews at his weekly media luncheon, held in the
Green & Gold Room (in Bartow Arena) between 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT (quotes and audio from
press conference will be posted on the UAB Athletics website later in the afternoon). Lunch is served
promptly at 11:30 a.m. The Monday media luncheon is held only during weeks in which the Blazers
have an upcoming game.
Practice. There will be a 30-minute media viewing opportunity prior to the first individual period of
each practice. The tentative start time for the gameweek practices is 3:00. Call the UAB media relations office to confirm practice times for the week.
Tuesday: Practice.There will be a 30-minute media viewing opportunity prior to the first individual
period of each practice.
Wednesday: Practice. There will be a 30-minute media viewing opportunity prior to the first
individual period of each practice. This is the last day for player interview availability of game weeks.
Thursday: Practice. No player availability. Coach Clark will participate in his weekly radio call-in
show, “Blazer Sportsline,” on WJOX 100.5 FM in Birmingham.The weekly show runs from 10:30-11:30
a.m. CT and is held at Dreamland BBQ. There will be no show on Sept. 18 (open date week).
Friday: Travel and practice schedule TBA (check with the UAB media relations office for updates).
Saturday: Coach Clark will address the media approximately 15 minutes following the conclusion
of the game; the UAB locker room and training room are closed to the media at all times; requested
players will be made available following the game, time permitting.
Interviews: Contact Associate AD for Media Relations Norm Reilly (205-934-0722), Assistant Director
Tray Littlefield or another member of the media relations staff to request coach or player interviews.
The best time for interviews with the head coach is Monday at the weekly media luncheon and after
practice.
Media are asked to notify the media relations staff at least 24 hours in advance of their plans to attend
practice and of specific interview requests.
UAB Quick Facts
Location..............................................................................Birmingham, Ala.
Founded...................................................................................................1969
Enrollment......................................................................................... 18,568
Nickname...........................................................................................Blazers
School Colors............................................... Forest Green & Old Gold
Stadium (Capacity)........................................... Legion Field (72,000)
Playing Surface............................................................................ SureTurf
Conference.....................................................................Conference USA
President............................................................Dr. Ray Watts (UAB, ’76)
Faculty Rep............................Dr. Frank Messina (West Alabama, ’86)
Director of Athletics..................................Brian Mackin (UAB, ’83)
Head Coach.......................................Bill Clark (Jacksonville State, ’90)
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B L A Z E R I M G S P O RT S N E T W O R K
UAB fans in Birmingham will once again be able to hear all the football and basketball game day action on WUHT-FM “Hot”
107.7, the flagship station of the Blazer IMG Sports Network. The Green and Gold faithful will also be able to hear “Blazer Sportsline” each week on Birmingham’s 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 throughout the football and basketball campaigns.
David Crane returns for his eighth season as the play-by-play “Voice of the Blazers.” Crane will be joined in the booth by former Birmingham News and UAB beat writer Steve Irvine. Sam Miller, a former athletic department staff member in the marketing office for the Blazers, will again serve
as sideline reporter this season.
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HEAD COACH
BILL CLARK
Bill Clark, who guided Jacksonville State to a record-setting
season in 2013 and the highest
NCAA Division I final ranking in
school history, was named head
football coach at UAB in January, 2014, becoming the fifth head
coach in Blazers’ history.
Clark has more than 20 years of
experience, having spent a year
as the head coach at Jacksonville
State before coming to UAB. Prior
to taking the helm of the Gamecocks’ program, Clark was
assistant head coach and the defensive coordinator at South
Alabama. Before joining the Jaguars’ staff, he was one of the
most successful high school coaches in the State of Alabama.
Clark led the Gamecocks to an 11-4 record last season, their
most victories since the 1992 campaign when JSU won the
NCAA Division II National Championship. That number set
an Ohio Valley Conference record and is also the most wins
by a first-year head coach.
Jacksonville State earned an at-large berth in the FCS Playoffs
and captured two victories -- including a second round win
over No. 6 McNeese State -- to reach the quarterfinals. The
wins were the Gamecocks’ first-ever in the NCAA Division I
playoffs. Jacksonville State concluded the 2013 season ranked
No. 10 in the final FCS poll.
Clark became the Jacksonville State head coach after five outstanding seasons at South Alabama as the Jaguars’ defensive
coordinator.
Clark joined South Alabama in 2008 after spending nine years
as head coach at Prattville (Ala.) High School where he led the
Lions to national prominence. He won a pair of Class 6A State
Championships as his last two teams won 30 straight games,
while the 2007 squad was ranked No. 2 in the nation in USA
Today’s national high school poll.
Following his final season at Prattville High School, he was
named the Alabama High School Athletic Association Coach
of the Year and was also selected as the Schutt Southeast Regional Coach of the Year.
He first led the Lions to the Class 6A state playoffs in 2000,
his second season guiding the program. Clark earned his first
postseason victory a year later, helping Prattville advance to
the quarterfinals before falling to the eventual state champion,
which is where the Lions’ season would end each of the next
two falls.
Clark served on the staff of the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star
Classic three times, including as head coach in the summer
of 2007. He also served as head coach in the 2004 NorthSouth All-Star Game. Clark began his coaching career as an
assistant at Piedmont High School (1990-91) and also has
coaching stints at Tuscaloosa County High School (1992-94),
Coffee County (Ga.) High School (1995-96) and Dothan High
School (1997-98).
He graduated from Jacksonville State in 1990 with a degree
in physical education. Clark and his wife, Jennifer, have two
children: daughter, Katie (19) and son Jacob (17).
ALL-TIME SERIES RECORD VS. TROY
s UAB and Troy will be meeting for the 12th time when they play Saturday at Legion Field.
s The Trojans lead the all-time series by a margin of 7-4. Troy has won the past three
meetings in the series.
UAB-Troy Series (Troy leads, 7-4)
UAB’s last win came
2013: Troy 34, UAB 31 (OT) @
2006: UAB 21, Troy 3 @ B’ham
in 2010 in BirmingTroy
2005: UAB 27, Troy 7 @ Troy
ham (34-33).
2012: Troy 39, UAB 29 @ B’ham
2003: Troy 20, UAB 9 @ B’ham
s The past four 2011: Troy 24, UAB 23 @ Troy
2002: UAB 27, UAB 26 @ Troy
meetings have all 2010: UAB 34, Troy 33 @ B’ham
1995: Troy 60, UAB 7 @ Troy
been nail-biters. Last 2009: Troy 27, UAB 14 @ Troy
1993: Troy 37, UAB 3 @ B’ham
year’s contest at Troy
was decided in overtime. The 2012 game finished with a 10-point margin, but it was a
two-point game in the fourth quarter. The two games prior to that were both one-point
decisions.
2014 UAB - Troy By The Numbers (2013 final stats)
First Downs Per Game
Points Per Game
Total Yds Per Game
Rush Yds Per Game
Pass Yds Per Game
Points Allowed Per Game
Total Yds Allowed Per Game
Troy 22.9
34.1
463.2
141.0
322.2
35.9
483.2
UAB
20.0
26.2
392.9
178.1
214.8
43.8
497.8
TroyUAB
Rush Yds Allowed Per Game 169.6 221.3
Pass Yds Allowed Per Game 313.6 276.5
Avg. Time of Possession
29:57 29:24
Penalties
88-89557-519
3rd Down Conversions
82-186 69-150
4th Down Conversions
14-21 10-12
Net Punting Average
43.6
37.1
24th Season Of UAB Football; 19th At I-A Level
s UAB has a young football program compared to most of its opposition. The Blazers
went through their first intercollegiate football season in 1991 as a member of NCAA
Division III.
s The Blazers moved to Division I-AA two seasons later in 1993, remaining at that level
three years before making the transition to Division I-A during 1996 season.
s The 2014 season represents the 24th season of football for UAB.
Experience Returns For Blazers In 2014
s When UAB takes the field this fall, the Blazers will have a large group of returning letterwinners and starters from last season. Heading into preseason practice, UAB listed 20
returning letterwinners on offense, 24 on defense and three specialists. The Blazers have
eight returning starters on offense and defense, plus both their placekicker (Ty Long) and
their punter (Hunter Mullins).
Blazers Had Another Potent Offensive Season In 2013
s The Blazers averaged nearly 400 yards per game on offense for the 2013 season. UAB
finished with an average of 392.9 yards on offense, including a 178.1 rushing yards average
and a 214.8 passing yards mark.
Pair Of First-Time Opponents, Two SEC Teams On Schedule
s The Blazers will play a pair of schools for the first time during the 2014 season while
they take on a pair of Southeastern Conference opponents. UAB plays road games against
Mississippi State (Sept. 6) and Arkansas (Oct. 25) this fall, representing the 13th consecutive year that the Blazers have played at least one opponent from the SEC.
s The Blazers will meet Alabama A&M (Sept. 13) and Arkansas for first-time meetings.
s The Blazers have played Mississippi State five times in their history with the Bulldogs
holding a 4-1 series advantage. UAB won the first meeting — 27-13 at Starkville in 2004
– between the schools, but State has come back to win the last four.
s Southern Miss is the opponent the Blazers have faced the most with the 2014 meeting
(Nov. 29) at Hattiesburg set to be the 15th all-time meeting.
UAB RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS
Rushing Yards
Jordan Howard
Darius Powell
Passing Yards
N/A
881
23
Receptions
Jamarcus Nelson
Jamari Staples
Kennard Backman
81
45
28
Receiving Yards
Jamarcus Nelson
Jamari Staples
846
458
Punt Return Yards
Jamarcus Nelson
88
Kickoff Return Yards
Jamarcus Nelson
614
Tackles
Jake Ganus
93
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
LAST MEETING
Aug. 31, 2013 — Troy, Ala.
UAB
Troy
14 314 0 0 — 31
7010143 —34
Troy - Burks 10 run (Scott kick) 12:14-1st Q
UAB - Nelson 21 pass from Brown (Long kick) 8.49-1st Q
UAB - Staples 42 pass from Brown (Long kick) 6:35-1st Q
UAB - Long 50 field goal :00-2nd Q
Troy - Thomas 23 pass from Robinson (Scott kick) 6:50-3rd Q
UAB - Nelson 97 kickoff return (Long kick) 6:32-3rd Q
Troy - Scott 18 field goal 1:47-3rd Q
UAB - Nelson 62 pass from Brown (Long kick) :46-3rd Q
Troy - Chunn 11 run (Scott kick) 11:22-4th Q
Troy - Anthony 1 run (Scott kick) 3:17-4th Q
Troy - Scott 30 field goal OT
Jamarcus Nelson totaled 367 allpurpose yards to set a school record
and scored on a school-record 97-yard
kickoff return, but UAB fell short to
Troy, 34-31, in overtime in the Blazers’
season-opening game at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Will Scott kicked a 30-yard field goal
to give Troy a season-opening win over
the Blazers.
The Trojans trailed 31-17 entering
the fourth quarter but rallied from the
14-point fourth-quarter deficit, tying it
on a 1-yard run by quarterback Deon
Anthony with 3:17 remaining.
The Blazers took possession at their
27-yard line after the ensuing kickoff
but only advanced the ball to the Troy
49 before the regulation clock expired.
UAB had the first overtime possession and botched the snap on a 37yard field goal attempt. On Troy’s first
overtime play, Anthony had a 16-yard
JORDAN HAD OUTSTANDING FRESHMAN SEASON
s Running back Jordan Howard is coming off an outstanding true freshman
season for the Blazers. He rushed for 881 yards and a pair of touchdowns
while averaging a team-best 6.1 yards per attempt. Howard, who split playing
time with All-Conference USA running back Darrin Reaves, ranked second
nationally among FBS freshmen in rushing yards. He was named to the C-USA
All-Freshman Team following the season.
run. Two plays later, Scott won it.
Troy quarterback Corey Robinson
finished 30-for-32 passing for 319
yards and a touchdown. Austin Brown
passed for 301 yards and three touchdowns, including a 62-yarder to Nelson in the third quarter that gave UAB
a 31-17 lead.
Nelson was on the receiving end
of two of Brown’s touchdown passes,
catching a 21-yarder for a score in the
first quarter and a 62-yarder late in the
third period. Nelson finished with 199
receiving yards on 10 catches.
Jamari Staples made his collegiate
debut and responded with six catches
for 103 yards and a toucdown.
UAB RB Darrin Reaves, finished the
game with 110 yards on 23 carries, his
fourth career 100-yard game.
Defensively, Blazer linebacker Jake
Ganus registered a career-best 11 tackles.
GAME STATISTICS
First Downs
Rushing (Att.-Yards):
Passing (Cmp-Att.-Yds.-Int.):
Total Plays-Total Net Yards:
Fumbles (No.-Lost):
Penalties (No.-Yards):
Punts (No.-Yards) (Avg.):
Kickoff Returns (No.-Yards):
Punt Returns (No.-Yards):
Time of Possession:
UABTroy
19
31-114
21-35-339-0
66-453
1-0
13-102
4-134 (33.5)
6-205
0-0
29:11
NELSON PROVIDES MAJOR OFFENSIVE WEAPON
s Senior wide receiver JJ Nelson registered four 100-yard receiving games
during the 2013 season and also caught a pair of touchdown passes. Nelson
averaged 20.1 yards per reception for the season as he caught 42 passes for
846 yards and eight touchdown passes in 10 games. He has 81 career receptions to rank No. 13 all-time on the UAB charts and is No. 6 on the career list
for receiving yards with 1,618. Of his 19 career touchdowns, 12 of them have
coveraged distances of 40 yards or more.
25
39-178
30-33-319-0
72-497
4-2
5-60
3-139 (46.3)
2-50
1-0
30:49
LEADERS
Rushing
D. Reaves (UAB)
J. Chunn (Troy)
Att.Yds.TDLong
23
110
0
14
10
65
1
19
Passing
A. Brown (UAB)
C. Robinson (Troy)
Att. Cmp.Yds. TD
29
19
301
3
32
30
319
1
Receiving
J. Nelson (UAB)
E. Thomas (Troy)
No.Yds.TDLong
10
199
2
62
5
69
1
23
MULLINS NAMED C-USA PRESEASON
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER-OF-THE-YEAR
s Senior Hunter Mullins holds the UAB record for punting average at 44.0
yards per kick. In July, he was named the preseason Special Teams Player-ofthe-Year for Conference USA, as voted by the league’s 13 head coaches. Mullins, who is entering his third season as the Blazers’ starting punter, was also
tabbed to the first-team All-Conference USA team, joining teammate Jamarcu
Nelson who was named as one of the first-team receivers.
PLENTY OF FIREPOWER BACK ON OFFENSE
s The Blazers are expected to again feature a high-powered offense as they
return eight starters from the 2013 season. Wide receiver Jamarcus Nelson is
one of the most dynamic players in college football and enters his final season
at UAB with a career average of 20 yards per catch. Nelson has been named
to the Watch Lists for both the Biletnikoff and Hornung Awards.
s Tight end Kennard Backman has seen his numbers improve with each of
his first three seasons and is expecting a banner senior campaign. Backman
was tabbed to the Mackey Award Watch List in July. Sophomore running back
Jordan Howard rushed for nearly 900 yards as a true freshman and he wasn’t
even listed as the team’s feature back.
s UAB will have to fill the voids left with the departure of running back Darrin Reaves (928 yards, 12 rushing TDs) and at quarterback.The Blazers do not
have a quarterback on the roster who has thrown a pass in a game while at
UAB. Jonathan Perry finished the 2013 as the Blazers’ starting signal-caller but
departed after graduation. Austin Brown, who started the first seven games
last season, has transferred to Charleston Southern. Junior Cody Clements,
who originally enrolled at Washington State, participated in spring practice in
2014 after coming to UAB in January. Clements emerged from spring practice
as the No. 1 quarterback, but redshirt freshman Jeremiah Briscoe was impressive in fall camp and is also expected to compete for playing time, if not the job.
UAB IN ALL-TIME OVERTIME GAME
Home: 0-3 | Away: 2-2
Most Recent: L, 34-31 at Troy, Aug. 31, 2013
DateOpponent
9/26/98
Kansas
11/20/99
at Tulane
11/11/00
Southern Miss
9/23/06
Mississippi State
9/25/10
at Tennessee
10/30/10
at Southern Miss 8/31/13
at Troy
Result
(4 OT) L, 39-37
W, 23-20
L, 33-30
L, 16-10
(2 OT) L, 32-29
(2 OT), W, 50-49
(OT), L, 34-31
GANUS IS BLAZERS’ TOP RETURNING TACKLER
s UAB junior Jake Ganus is the Blazers’ top returning tackler with 93 stops
registered in 2013. Ganus also had a team-high 8.0 tackles for loss. He either
led the team, or tied for the team lead, in tackles in seven of 12 games in 2013.
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NELSON, BACKMAN, MULLINS NAMED TO
PRESEASON WATCH LISTS
s UAB seniors JJ Nelson, Kennard Backman and Hunter Mullins were all
named to watch lists for their respective positions.
s Nelson, a wide receiver from nearby Midfield,Ala., was named this summer
on a pair of lists — the Paul Hornung Award and the Biletnikoff Award. The
Hornung Award is presented annually to the nation’s most versatile player
while the Biletnikoff Award goes to the top receiver.
s Backman, a three-year starter at tight end, is listed on the John Mackey
Award Watch List. The Mackey Award recognizes the country’s outstanding
tight end each season.
s Mullins, from Tallassee, Ala., is on the Ray Guy Award list for the second
consecutive year. The Ray Guy Award is given each season to the nation’s
top collegiate punter. Mullins is UAB’s career record holder in average yards
per punt.
NELSON = EXPLOSION PLAYS
s There’s no doubt that when UAB wide receiver JJ Nelson is on the field,
he’s a threat to break a big play.
s Nelson has averaged 20 yards per reception in his career with 1,618 yards
on 81 catches. He ranks among UAB’s all-time leaders in receptions, receiving
yards and receiving touchdowns.
s Nelson has 19 touchdowns (16 receiving, 1 rushing, 2 on returns) in his
three-year career and 12 of those have covered distances of 40 yards or more.
2011
YdsOpp. Play
66Tulsa Reception
45Tulsa Reception
47 MemphisReception
42 MemphisReception
3FAU Run
2012
24Troy Reception
75Tulsa Reception
50Tulsa Reception
35ECU Reception
2013
21Troy Reception
97 Troy
Kick Ret.
62Troy Reception
41LSU Reception
63 NW St. Punt Ret.
41 NW St. Reception
28UTSA Reception
21MTenn Reception
48 Sou Miss Reception
LONG ON VERGE OF UAB RECORDS
s UAB kicker Ty Long enters his senior season needing only 12 field goals
to become the Blazers’ all-time leader in three-pointers.The senior from Roswell, Ga. has 46 career field goals and trails UAB career leader Nick Hayes
by just 11.
s Long put together another outstanding season for the Blazers in 2013 as he
made 16-of-24 attempts. He also connected on three field goals of 50 yards
last season and now has five of 50 yards or more in his UAB career.
GOOD PRODUCTION BACK AT RECEIVER
s UAB will enter the 2014 season ranking 14th nationally among schools
with the highest percentage of receptions among returning players. The Blazers are one of three Conference USA teams ranked in the top 15 nationally
from last season.
Highest Pct. of Receptions Returning (min. 75 pct.)
1. Akron........................ 96.6 (230/238)
2. FIU............................. 92.2 (141/153)
3. UTSA........................ 91.1 (236/159)
4. Auburn...................... 90.2 (156/173)
5. Northern Illinois.... 89.7 (234/261)
6. Washington State .. 89.8 (422/470)
7. Memphis................... 87.9 (181/206)
8. Central Michigan.... 86.9 (167/192)
9. Purdue...................... 86.4 (203/235)
10. Mississippi State... 85.8 (217/253)
11. Michigan State....... 85.5 (212/248)
12. Tennessee............... 83.8 (160/191)
13. UNLV...................... 83.3 (249/299)
14. UAB............80.0 (148/185)
15. Houston................. 79.9 (239/299)
O’LEARY ONLY SENIOR AMONG OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
s Brian O’Leary enters the 2014 season as the Blazers’ most experienced
offensive lineman.
s The native of Sarasota, Fla. is a fifth-year senior and has started 15 games
over the past two seasons. Last year, he started the first 10 games before an
injury sidelined him for the final two contests.
JJ Nelson (left) and Jamari Staples (right) provide an outstanding returning duo at wide receiver. Nelson has 81 career receptions for
1,618 yards and 16 touchdowns. He averages 20 yards per catch in
his career. Staples is coming of a true freshman season in which he
caught 31 passes for 458 yards with four touchdowns.
STAPLES DEBUT SEASON A SUCCESS
s UAB wide receiver Jamari Staples, a product of Lineville,Ala., had a successful initial collegiate season for the Blazers.
s Staples finished his freshman season with 31 receptions for 458 yards —
both second on the team — and ranked among the top first-year receivers
in Conference USA.
s Staples’ first-year success started early as he made his UAB debut at Troy
last Aug. 31, posting six catches for 103 yards and one touchdown.
RECORD WATCH
Career Receptions
Single-Season Rushing Yds.
1. Derrick Ingram, 1991-94............... 207
2. Frantrell Forrest, 2007-10............. 164
3. Roddy White, 2001-04.................. 163
4. Jackie Williams, 2010-12................. 140
5. Cedrick Buchannon, 1992-95...... 116
6. Patrick Hearn, 2009-12.................. 116
7. Percy Coleman, 1997-00..................93
8. Robert Porter, 1991-94....................92
9. Darrius Malone, 1996-99..................90
Willie Quinnie, 2000-02...................90
11. Norris Drinkard, 2003-06.............86
12. JJ Nelson, 2011-Present..................81
1. Joe Webb, 2009..............................1,427
2. Carl Sanders, 1996........................1,154
3. Darrin Reaves, 2012.....................1,037
4. Joe Webb, 2008..............................1,021
5. Darrin Reaves, 2013........................ 928
6. Jordan Howard, 2013...................... 881
7. Dan Burks, 2004............................... 880
Career Receiving Yards
1. Derrick Ingram, 1991-94............3,379
2. Roddy White, 2001-04................3.112
3. Frantrell Forrest, 2007-10..........2,215
4. Jackie Williams, 2010-12..............1,733
5. Cedrick Buchannon, 1992-95...1,694
6. JJ Nelson, 2011-Present..............1,618
7. Darrius Malone, 1992-95............1,733
8. Willie Quinnie, 2000-02.............1,395
9. Robert Porter, 1991-94..............1,207
10. Reggie Lindsey, 2004-05............1,205
Career Receiving TDs
1. Derrick Ingram, 1991-94..................28
2. Roddy White, 2001-04......................26
3. Frantrell Forrest, 2007-10................20
4. JJ Nelson, 2011-Present....................16
5. Reggie Lindsey, 2004-05....................15
6. Cedrick Buchannon, 1992-95.........14
7. Patrick Hearn, 2009-12.....................10
Willie Quinnie, 2000-02...................10
Career Field Goals
1. Nick Hayes, 2001-04..........................57
2. Swayze Waters, 2005-08...................50
3.Ty Long, 2011-Present........................46
4. Kevin Thomason, 1992-95................39
5. Rhett Gallego, 1998-01.....................30
6. Jake Arians, 1996-99...........................29
Longest Field Goals
Ty Long at Ohio State, 2012................54
Ty Long vs. SE Louisiana, 2012.............53
Swayze Waters vs. Alcorn State.........52
Swayze Waters at Tulsa..........................52
Kevin Thomason vs. Miss.Valley..........52
Josh Zahn vs. Southern Miss................51
Ty Long at Troy.........................................50
Ty Long at UTSA.....................................50
Ty Long vs. Middle Tennessee..............50
Five others.................................................50
Career Punting Average
1. Hunter Mullins, 2011-Present...43.95
2. Swayze Waters, 2008...................43.56
3.Trey Ragland, 2009........................42.76
4. Ross Stewart, 2001.......................42.45
5. Ross Stewart, 2002.......................42.05
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2014 UAB Depth Chart
DEFENSE
OFFENSE
“X” WR
1
8
Jamarcus Nelson - 5-11, 160, Sr.
Nyiakki Height - 6-2, 192, Jr.
LT
LG
C
77 51
Victor Salako - 6-6, 324, So.
Danny Anousheh - 6-4, 292, Jr.
56
53
Roscoe Byrd - 6-3, 325, Jr.
Zach Sims - 6-2, 295, R-Fr.
76 72
Brian O’Leary - 6-2, 282, Sr.
Lee Dufour - 6-3, 278, Fr.
RG
71
75
Cameron Blankenship - 6-4, 297, Jr.
Kalepi Falou - 6-3, 319, Jr.
RT
70
74
69
Hayden Naumann - 6-5, 278, Jr.
Bryant Novick - 6-5, 305, R-Fr. OR
Steve Pickren - 6-4, 245, So.
TE 86
88
15
12
Kennard Backman - 6-3, 240, Sr. OR
Tristan Henderson - 6-4, 240, Sr.
Gerald Everett - 6-3, 215, So. OR
Nolen Smith - 6-3, 206, Sr.
QB
5
16 Cody Clements - 6-2, 195, Jr. OR
Jeremiah Briscoe - 6-3, 210, R-Fr.
RB
5
6
28
Jordan Howard - 6-1, 224, So.
D.J.Vinson - 5-10, 202, Sr.
Ja’Won Arrington - 5-11, 214, Jr.
“A” WR
3
25
13
“Z” WR
2
11
Maudrecus Humphrey - 6-2, 191, Sr.
Collin Lisa - 5-10, 173, Fr. OR
Darius Powell - 5-10, 177, Jr.
Jamari Staples - 6-4, 192, So.
Quincy Perdue - 6-3, 206, Fr.
JACK
T
18
42
23
Trey Grissett - 6-5, 243, Sr.
Shaq Jones - 6-3, 232, Jr. OR
Tevin Crews - 6-2,, 210, Jr.
90
93
50
Chris Walton - 6-3, 265, Sr.
Parrish Huddleston - 6-0, 285, So. OR
Daron Wright - 6-2, 256, Jr.
N O S E
DE
55 43
98
Jontavious Morris - 6-2, 310, Jr.
Robert Mondie - 6-2, 303, Jr. OR
Uneik Crumbley - 6-3, 324, So.
46
49
15
Diaheem Watkins - 6-4, 259, Sr.
Chris Rabb - 6-0, 221, Jr. OR
Kingley Ejike - 6-3, 224, R-Fr.
MIKE
38
9
Alonzo McGee - 6-1, 214, Jr.
T.J. McCollum - 6-3, 219, R-Fr.
W ILL
4
36
Jake Ganus - 6-2, 225, Jr.
James Banks - 6-1, 218, So.
SAM
5
33
Kalen Jackson - 6-1, 197, Jr.
Derek Slaughter - 5-11, 205, Jr.
CB
7
3
41
Jimmy Jean - 6-3, 197, Sr.
Lamarcus Farmer - 5-11, 170, Jr. OR
Darius Williams - 5-10, 170, So.
SS
FS
CB
1
8
22
Bobby Baker - 6-3, 193, Jr.
Jay Davis - 6-1, 203, Sr. OR
Desman Carter - 6-2, 201, Jr.
11
12
Calvin Jones - 5-10, 180, Sr.
Greg Maclin - 6-3, 180, So.
17
21
19
Jordan Petty - 5-10, 192, So.
Kelton Brackett - 5-11, 191, Jr. OR
Devon Brown - 5-11, 187, So.
SPECIAL TEAMS
PK
2
19
Ty Long - 6-2, 199, Sr.
Nick Vogel - 5-8, 178, Fr.
PR
1
3
Jamarcus Nelson - 5-11, 160 Sr.
Lamarcus Farmer - 5-11, 170, Jr.
P
36
Hunter Mullins - 6-3, 212, Sr.
SN
36
Dallas Noriega - 6-0, 247, Sr.
KR
1
2
3
Jamarcus Nelson - 5-11, 160, Sr.
Jamari Staples - 6-4, 192, So.
Maudrecus Humphrey - 6-2, 191, Sr.
H
36
Hunter Mullins - 6-3, 212, Sr.
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Danny Anousheh............................................a-new-SHAY
Kennard Backman................................................Ka-NARD
Devon Brown........................................................... de-VON
Uneik Crumbley...................................................yoo-NEEK
Kingsley Ejike ..................................................... E-gee-KAY
Kalepi Falou...........................................ka-leap-AY fa-lou
Jake Ganus..............................................................GAY-ness
Trey Grissett.............................................................. gris-SET
Nyakki Height..........................................................NYE-kee
Jontavious Morris......................................jon-TAY-vee-us
Victor Salako......................................................sah-LAH-ko
Shalin Waterford.................................................... SHAY-lin
Diaheem Watkins................................................dye-heem
Daron Wright..........................................................duh-RON
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2014 UAB Numerical Roster
No.
Name
1 Bobby Baker
1 Jamarcus Nelson
2 Ty Long
2 Jamari Staples
3 Lamarcus Farmer
3 Maudrecus Humphrey
4 Stevie Farmer
4 Jake Ganus
4 J.J. Green
5 Cody Clements
5 Kalen Jackson
6 Austin Chipoletti
6 Ja’Kii Moore
6 D.J. Vinson
7 Jordan Howard
7 Jimmy Jean
8 Jay Davis
8 Nyiakki Height
9 Josh Magee
9 T.J. McCollum
10 Myles McKee
10 Nate Weston
11 Calvin Jones
11 Quincy Perdue
12 Greg Maclin
12 Nolen Smith
13 Darius Powell
14 Demarco Davis
14 Evan Orth
15 Kingsley Ejike
15 Gerald Everett
16 Ervin Alston
16 Jeremiah Briscoe
17 Jordan Petty
17 Kyle Sappington
18 Trey Grissett
18 Rodney Morris
19 Devon Brown
19 Nick Vogel
20 Dequindre Adams
20 David Norris
21 Kelton Brackett
21 Kenton Petties
22 Desman Carter
23 Khaled Berklin
23 Tevin Crews
24 Julian Little
24 Demarcus Kirk
24 Tajh Lowe
25 Destin Challenger
25 Collin Lisa
26 Rolan Milligan
27 Jalen Coleman
28 Ja’Won Arrington
28 Nick Jackson
29 Jordan Collier
29 Marcus Reaves
Pos.
SAF
WR
K
WR
CB
WR
QB
LB
WR
QB
SAF
QB
SAF
RB
RB
CB
SAF
WR
WR
LB
QB
SAF
SAF
WR
SAF
WR
WR
CB
QB
LB
TE
LB
QB
CB
TE
JACK
TE
CB
K
WR
LB
CB
WR
SAF
WR
JACK
RB
RB
SAF
LB
WR
CB
LB
RB
SAF
SAF
RB
Ht.
6-3
5-11
6-2
6-4
5-11
6-3
6-1
6-2
6-2
6-2
6-1
5-11
6-1
5-10
6-1
6-3
6-1
6-2
5-10
6-3
6-3
5-11
5-10
6-3
6-3
6-3
5-10
5-11
6-3
6-3
6-3
6-2
6-3
5-10
6-3
6-5
6-3
5-11
5-8
5-10
6-2
5-11
6-0
6-2
6-1
6-2
5-7
6-0
5-11
5-11
5-10
5-11
6-3
5-11
6-2
6-0
6-2
Wt.
193
160
199
192
170
191
192
225
180
195
197
190
198
202
224
197
203
192
170
219
198
177
180
206
180
206
177
172
189
224
215
210
210
192
208
243
223
187
178
194
199
191
165
201
195
210
186
190
180
232
173
185
220
214
205
206
207
Class
Jr./JC
Sr./3L
Sr./3L
So./1L
Jr./2L
Sr./TR
Fr./HS
Jr./2L
So./1L
Jr./JC
Jr./JC
So./TR
Jr./JC
Sr./1L
So./1L
Sr./1L
Sr./3L
Jr./2L
So./TR
R-Fr./RS
Jr./RS
Jr./JC
Sr./2L
Fr./HS
So./1L
Jr./3L
Jr./2L
Fr./HS
Fr./HS
R-Fr./RS
Jr./JC
So./1L
R-Fr./RS
So./1L
So./TR
Sr./3L
R-Fr./RS
So./1L
Fr./HS
Jr./2L
Fr./HS
Jr./2L
Fr./HS
Jr./JC
Fr./HS
Jr./2L
Fr./HS
Fr./HS
R-Fr./RS
Jr./2L
Fr./HS
Jr./JC
R-Fr./RS
Jr./SQ
So./1L
Fr./HS
So./TR
Hometown (Last School Attended)
Sherman Oaks, Calif. (Pierce College)
Midfield, Ala. (Midfield HS)
Roswell, Ga. (Roswell HS)
Lineville, Ala. (Central HS)
Pensacola, Fla. (West Florida Tech HS)
Hoover, Ala. (Univ. of Arkansas)
Athens, Ala. (Athens HS)
Chelsea, Ala. (Chelsea HS)
Florence, Ala. (Florence HS)
Whittier, Calif. (Cerritos College)
Magee, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC)
Jacksonville, Fla. (Weber State)
Tulsa, Okla. (NE Oklahoma A&M College)
Clay, Ala. (Clay-Chalkville HS)
Gardendale, Ala. (Gardendale HS)
Pompano Beach, Fla. (Arkansas-Baptist)
Lilburn, Ga. (Parkview HS)
Marietta, Ga. (Osborne HS)
Hoover, Ala. (Univ. of South Alabama)
Birmingham, Ala. (Clay-Chalkville HS)
Asheville, N.C. (Sierra (Calif.) College)
Hampton, Ga. (Glendale (Calif.) CC
Petal, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln JC)
Marietta, Ga. (Lassiter HS)
Tanner, Ala. (Tanner HS)
Oneonta, Ala. (Oneonta HS)
Foley, Ala. (Foley HS)
Atlanta, Ga. (Booker T. Washington HS)
Neptune Beach, Fla. (Fletcher HS)
Covington, Ga. (Newton HS)
Hutchinson, Kan. (Hutching CC)
Jacksonville, Fla. (Fleming Island)
Houston, Texas (Stratford)
Florence, Ala. (Florence HS)
Tuscaloosa, Ala. (University of South Alabama)
Warner Robins, Ga. (Houston County HS)
Alpharetta, Ga. (Alpharetta HS)
Hoover, Ala. (Spain Park HS)
Jacksonville, Fla. (Mandarin HS)
Columbus, Ga. (Carver HS)
Madison, Ala. (Bob Jones HS)
Mobile, Ala. (Blount HS)
Dora, Ala. (Dora HS)
Pomona, Calif. (Riverside City College)
Phenix City, Ala. (Central HS)
Brent, Ala. (Bibb County HS
Linden, Ala. (Linden HS)
Dora, Ala. (Dora HS)
Tulsa, Okla. (Booker T. Washington HS)
Hoover, Ala. (Spain Park HS)
Alpharetta, Ga. (Chattahoochee HS)
Lake City, Fla. (Reedley College)
Daphne, Ala. (Daphne HS)
Birmingham, Ala. (Alabama A&M)
Birmingham, Ala. (Wenonah HS)
Hampton, Ga. (Lovejoy HS)
Birmingham, Ala. (Clay-Chalkville HS)
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
36
37
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
61 62
63
64
67
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
93
94
95
97
98
Tamar Mickens
Brandon Fuller
Jordan Ricks
Derek Slaughter
Scottie Peace
Jamal Hundley
James Banks
Hunter Mullins
Will Craig
Shalin Waterford
Alonzo McGee
Colin Anderson
John Robinson
Darius Williams
Shaq Jones
Robert Mondie
Mark Rawls
Kyle Lestrange
Diaheem Watkins
Joseph Roberts
Kyree Hollis
Chris Rabb
Daron Wright
Daniel Anousheh
Shaquille Roberson
Zach Sims
Ryan Krum
Jontavious Morris
Roscoe Byrd
Kevin Shelton
Dallas Noriega
Trevon Strickland
Wes Drewery
Hunter Kennedy
Vincent Hunter
Chris Hudson
Steve Pickren
Hayden Naumann
Cameron Blankenship
Lee Dufour
Brad Minor
Bryant Novick
Kelepi Falou
Brian O’Leary
Victor Salako
Marqui Hawkins
Vernon Chatman
Perry Able
Jarvis Wright
Nick McMillian
Kennard Backman
X-Zavier Morris
Tristan Henderson
Rodarius Houston
Chris Walton
Parrish Huddleston
Gerald McRath
Cam Willis
Josh Smith
Uneik Crumbley
RB
LB
LB
LB
SAF
CB
LB
P
K
SAF
LB
K
LB
CB
JACK
DL
LB
LB
DL
LB
CB
DL
DL
OL
DL
OL
OL
DL
OL
OL
SN
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
WR
WR
SN
WR
WR
TE
WR
TE
WR
DL
DL
DL
DL
DL
DL
5-10
6-1
6-1
5-11
6-0
5-9
6-1
6-3
5-7
5-11
6-1
5-10
6-1
5-10
6-3
6-2
6-0
6-1
6-4
6-3
5-8
6-0
6-2
6-4
6-4
6-2
6-5
6-2
6-3
6-4
6-0
5-11
6-3
6-3
6-4
6-5
6-4
6-5
6-4
6-3
6-0
6-5
6-3
6-2
6-6
6-1
5-8
5-11
5-8
6-3
6-3
5-7
6-4
5-10
6-3
6-0
6-3
6-3
6-2
6-3
200
226
198
205
203
180
218
212
182
195
214
191
199
170
232
303
209
223
259
218
145
221
256
292
244
295
339
310
325
285
247
254
201
300
318
280
245
278
297
278
270
305
319
282
324
210
157
171
152
178
240
160
240
170
265
285
187
242
281
314
Sr./SQ
R-Fr./RS
So./SQ
Jr./2L
So./SQ
Jr./SQ
So./TR
Sr./2L
Jr./TR
Jr./2L
Jr./JC
Jr./1L
R-Fr./RS
So./TR
Jr./2L
Jr./JC
R-Fr./RS
R-Fr./RS
Sr./3L
Fr./HS
Fr./HS
Jr./2L
Jr./1L
Jr./JC
Jr./2L
R-Fr./RS
Jr./JC
Jr./2L
Jr./2L
Jr./JC
Sr./1L
So./TR
Fr./HS
Fr./HS
R-Fr./RS
Fr./HS
So./1L
Jr./2L
Jr./2L
Fr./HS
Fr./HS
R-Fr./RS
Jr./JC
Sr./3L
So./1L
R-Fr./TR
Jr./HS
R-Fr./RS
Sr./SQ
Fr./HS
Sr./3L
So./TR
Sr./1L
So./SQ
Sr./3L
So./SQ
So./TR
So./TR
Jr./SQ
Jr./1L
Birmingham, Ala. (Spain Park HS)
Birmingham, Ala. (Clay-Chalkville HS)
Birmingham, Ala. (Wenonah HS)
Pelham, Ala. (Nebraska)
Nashville, Tenn. (Hunters Lane HS)
Trussville, Ala. (Hewiit-Trussville)
Junction City, Ore. (New Mexico Military Institute)
Tallassee, Ala. (Tallassee HS)
Huntsville, Ala. (North Alabama)
Harvest, Ala. (Sparkman HS)
Sumter, S.C. (Georgia Military College)
Stone Mountain, Ga. (Stephenson HS)
Birmingham, Ala. (Hoover HS)
Jacksonville, Fla. (Marietta College)
Lanett, Ala. (Lanett HS)
Memphis, Tenn. (Coahoma CC)
Homewood, Ala. (Homewood HS)
Alpharetta, Ga. (Milton HS)
Brent, Ala. (Bibb County HS)
Trussville, Ala. (Hewitt-Trussville HS)
Indianapolis, Ind. (Cardinal Ritter HS)
Hueytown, Ala. (Hueytown HS)
Atlanta, Ga. (Grady HS)
Lancaster, Calif. (Antelope Valley College)
Camp Hill, Ala. (Reeltown HS)
Homewood, Ala. (Homewood HS)
El Cajon, Calif. (Grossmont College)
Albany, Ga. (Albany HS)
Albany, Ga. (Albany HS)
Moreno Valley, Calif. (Mt. San Jacinto College)
Scottsdale, Ariz. (Scottsdale JC)
Leeds, Ala. (Huntingdon College)
Franklin, Tenn. (Centennial HS)
Troy, Ala. (Charles Henderson HS)
Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven HS)
Ocala, Fla. (West Port HS)
Pell City, Ala. (Pell City HS)
Decatur, Ala. (Decatur HS)
Alexander City, Ala. (Benjamin Russell HS)
Saraland, Ala. (Saraland HS)
Centre, Ala. (Cherokee County HS)
Hoover, Ala. (Spain Park HS)
Concord, Calif. (Diablo Valley Community College)
Sarasota, Fla. (Venice HS)
Huntsville, Ala. (Grissom HS)
Columbus, Ga. (University of Florida)
Theodore, Ala. (Theodore HS)
Columbia, S.C. (Newberry County HS)
Mobile, Ala. (Faith Academy)
Trussville, Ala. (Hewitt-Trussville HS)
Austell, Ga. (Whitefield Academy)
Pritchard, Ala. (Miles College)
Los Alamitos, Calif. (Cerritos College)
Anniston, Ala. (LaGrange College)
Atlanta, Ga. (Grady HS)
Dorsey, Miss. (Northeast Mississippi CC)
Oxford, Ala. (Miles College)
Birmingham, Ala. (Miles College)
Birmingham, Ala. (Jackson Olin HS)
Americus, Ga. (Americus-Sumter HS)
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
Individual Offensive Highlights
1
JJ
2
Jamari
3
Maudrecus
5
Cody
6
D.J.
7
Jordan
8
Nyiakki
13
Darius
16
Jeremiah
76
Brian
77
Victor
86
Kennard
88
Tristan
NELSON
WR
Sr. • 5-11 • 160
STAPLES
WR
So. • 6-4 • 192
HUMPHREY
WR
Sr. • 6-3 • 191
CLEMENTS
QB
Jr. • 6-2 • 195
VINSON
RB
Sr. • 5-10 • 202
HOWARD
RB
So. • 6-1 • 224
HEIGHT
WR
Jr. • 6-2 • 192
POWELL
WR
Jr. • 5-10 • 177
BRISCOE
QB
R-Fr. • 6-3 • 210
O’LEARY
C
Sr. • 6-2 • 282
SALAKO
OT
So. • 6-6 • 324
BACKMAN
TE
Sr. • 6-3 • 240
HENDERSON
TE
Sr. • 6-4 • 240
CAREER HIGHS
Named to the preseason All-C-USA first team ... named to 2014 watch list for the Paul Hornung Award, given
to nation’s top receiver ... ranks No. 6 all-time at UAB in receiving yards with 1,618 in his career ... is No. 13 on
Blazers’ all-time career receptions chart with 81 in his career ... averages 20 yards per reception during his career
... ranked No. 2 in receiving yards, No. 2 in all-purpose yards, No. 6 in scoring and No. 7 in receptions in C-USA
last season ... had 367 all-purpose yards, including a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, vs. Troy last season.
CAREER HIGHS
Enters second season at UAB ... played in 10 games and started eight contests last season ... finished second
on the team in receptions last season with 31 ... totaled 458 receiving yards and averaged 14.8 yards per
catch ... totaled six catches for season-high 103 yards and a toucdown last season vs. Troy ... had at least one
reception in each game he played except for the Rice game.
CAREER HIGHS
Sat out last season after transferring from Arkansas ... appeared in 13 games during his career at Arkansas ...
saw action in all 13 games in 2010, primarily on special teams ... had standout prep career at nearby Hoover
High School.
CAREER HIGHS
Enters first season at UAB ... transferred from Cerritos (Calif.) College ... originally began college career at
Washington State ... entered preseason camp as UAB’s No. 1 quarterback ... passed for 1,953 yards and 16
touchdowns last season ... named MVP of Cerritos’ bowl game.
CAREER HIGHS
Has been at wide receiver for most of his career at UAB but switched over to running back prior to 2014 spring
practice ... sat out the 2012 season due to injury and did not play last season ... played in all 12 games in 2011 ...
returned 22 kickoffs for 473 yards in 2011.
REC: 10 - at Troy, 8/31/13
YDS: 199 - at Troy, 8/31/13
TD: 2 (4x) - last at Troy, 8/31/13
REC: 6 - 2x, last at FIU, 10/12/13
YDS: 103 - at Troy, 8/31/13
TD: 1 - 4X, last vs. FAU, 10/5/13
REC:
YDS:
TD:
COMP:
YDS:
PASS TDS:
CAR: 1 - 3x, last at Miss. State, 10/8/11
RU YDS: 5 - at Florida, 9/10/11
TD: NA
CAREER HIGHS
Was nation’s second-best rusher among freshmen in 2014 with 881 rushing yards ... named to Conference
USA All-Freshman Team last season ... played in 11 contests and saw playing time in every game but the
season opener at Troy last year ... set UAB’s single-season rushing mark for a freshman.
CAREER HIGHS
Enters third season at UAB ... moved to wide receiver from the secondary in 2013 ... saw action in 11 games last
season and drew two starts (Northwestern State and Vanderbilt) ... registered seven receptions for 113 yards
last season.
CAREER HIGHS
Saw action in 11 games and drew four starts last season ... ranked fifth on the team in receptions with 13
catches for 174 yards and a pair of touchdowns ... registered five catches for 56 yards against Vanderbilt last
season.
CAREER HIGHS
Enters second season at UAB ... did not see any action during the 2013 season ... enrolled at UAB in January,
2013.
CAREER HIGHS
Has made 15 starts in his career, including 10 games during the 2013 season ... suffered leg injury vs. East
Carolina last year and missed the final two games of the season.
CAREER HIGHS
Enters third year at UAB ... saw action in all 12 games last season and drew 11 starts.
CAREER HIGHS
Named to 2014 watch list for John Mackey Award, given to nation’s top tight end ... has made 25 starts at tight
end in three seasons at UAB ... enters senior season with 57 career receptions for 580 yards ... ranked fourth
on the team in receptions last season with 28 for 302 yards.
CAR: 23 - vs. MT, 11/2/13
RU YDS: 159 - at FIU, 10/12/13
TD: 1, 2X, last at UTSA, 10/26/13
REC: 2 - 2x, last at UTSA, 10/26/13
YDS: 54 - vs. NWLA, 9/21/13
TD: NA
REC: 5 - at Vanderbilt, 9/28/13
YDS: 56 - at Vanderbilt, 9/28/13
TD: 1 - 2x, last vs. Rice, 11/21/13
COMP:
YDS:
PASS TDS:
GP: 29
GS: 15
CONSECUTIVE GS: 0
GP: 12
GS: 11
CONSECUTIVE GS: 11
REC: 5 - 2x, last vs. FAU, 10/5/13
YDS: 78 - at UCF, 11/24/12
TD: 2 - at TLN, 10/27/12
CAREER HIGHS
REC: 2 - at UTSA, 10/26/13
YDS: 14 - 2x, last at UTSA, 10/26/13
TD: NA
Enters second season at UAB ... caught five passes for 40 yards in first season with the Blazers in 2013.
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
Individual Defensive Highlights
3
Lamarcus
FARMER
CB
Jr. • 5-11 • 170
4
Jake
5
Kalen
7
Jimmy
11
Calvin
17
Jordan
18
Trey
21
Kelton
33
Derek
38
Alonzo
49
Chris
55
Jontavious
46
Diaheem
90
Chris
GANUS
LB
Jr. • 6-2 • 225
JACKSON
LB
Jr. • 6-1 • 197
JEAN
CB
Sr. • 6-3 • 197
JONES
SAF
Sr. • 5-10 • 180
PETTY
CB
So. • 5-10 • 192
GRISSETT
JACK
Sr. • 6-5 • 243
BRACKETT
CB
Jr. • 5-11 • 191
SLAUGHTER
LB
Jr. • 5-11 • 205
MCGEE
LB
Jr. • 6-1 • 214
RABB
LB
Jr. • 6-0 • 221
MORRIS
DT
Jr. • 6-2 • 310
WATKINS
DL
Sr. • 6-4 • 259
WALTON
DL
Sr. • 6-3 • 265
CAREER HIGHS
TACK: 13 - at Houston, 10/13/12
INT: 1 - Tulsa, 9/29/12
PBU: 1 (4x) - last at Troy, 8/31/13
CAREER HIGHS
Team leader in tackles last season with 93 total stops ... enters third year at UAB ... has started 21 of
24 games in his first two seasons with the Blazers ... paced UAB in tackles for loss last season with 8.0
... played in all 12 games and started 10 contests as a freshman in 2012.
CAREER HIGHS
Enters first season at UAB ... played the last two years at Copiah-Lincoln Community College ... recorded
43 total tackles last season ... named MACJC First-Team All-State.
CAREER HIGHS
Only Blazer to start all 12 games on the defensive side of the ball last season ... led UAB in interceptions with two on the year ... recorded a season-high 10 tackles at Vanderbilt and against Northwestern State last season.
CAREER HIGHS
Suffered season-ending foot injury in the second game of the 2013 season ... entering fourth season
at UAB ... was the team’s leading returning tackler in 2012 with 71 stops in 2011 ... drew nine starts
during the 2011 season.
CAREER HIGHS
Enters second season at UAB ... played in 10 games and drew seven starts during the 2013 campaign
... ranked second on the team in tackles last season with 55 stops ... registered one interception and
three pass breakups last season.
CAREER HIGHS
Played in all 12 games last season, starting two ... finished last year with 29 tackles, including 17 solo
stops ... played in all 12 contests during the 2012 season, recording 13 tackles.
CAREER HIGHS
Enters third season at UAB ... has made 10 starts in each of his first two seasons as a Blazer ... finished
last season with 31 tackles.
CAREER HIGHS
Enters third season at UAB after transferring from Nebraska ... played in 11 games and made eight
starts last season ... registered 26 tackles during the 2013 campaign ... saw action in all 12 games
during the 2012 season.
CAREER HIGHS
Enters first season at UAB ... played last two seasons at Georgia Military College ... totaled 48 total
tackles in 11 games last year ... prepped at Crestwood (S.C.) High School where he led his team in
tackles with 123 his senior season.
CAREER HIGHS
Enters third season at UAB ... played in 11 games and started seven last season ... played in all 12
games during the 2012 season ... ranked No. 7 in tackles on the team last season with 35 total stops.
CAREER HIGHS
Played in 11 contests last season ... drew four starts and finished with 14 tackles last year.
CAREER HIGHS
One of UAB’s most experienced players ... enters 2014 season with 30 career starts ... ranked No. 5 on
the team last season with 37 tackles, including 30 solo stops ... led UAB in sacks last season with 5.5.
CAREER HIGHS
Now in fifth season at UAB ... saw action in eight games last season ... finished the 2013 season with
12 tackles ... played in all 12 games during the 2012 season ... saw early action before being sidelined
due to injury during the 2010 season.
TACK: 13 - at East Carolina, 11/16/13
INT: 1 - 2x, last at East Carolina, 11/16/13
PBU: 1 (4x) - last at Marshall, 11/9/13
TACK:
INT:
PBU:
TACK: 10 - 2x, last vs. NSU, 9/21/13
INT: 1 - 2x, last at FIU, 10/12/13
PBU: 1 - 2x, last vs. MT, 11/2/13
TACK: 10 - 2x, last at UCF, 11/24/12
INT: NA
PBU: 1 - 2x, last at Ohio State, 9/22/12
TACK: 9 - vs. Rice, 11/21/13
INT: 1 - vs. MT, 11/2/13
PBU: 1 - vs. MT, 11/2/13
TACK:6 - FAU, 10/5/13
INT: NA
PBU: NA
TACK: 6 - at UTSA, 10/26/13
INT: 1 - at East Carolina, 11/16/13
PBU: NA
TACK: 5 (3x) - last vs. MT, 11/2/13
INT: 1 - at Southern Miss, 11/3/12
PBU: 1, VS. NSU, 9/21/13
TACK:
INT:
PBU:
Saw action in seven games last season ... started five games in 2013 ... ranked No. 8 on the team in
overall tackles with 34 total stops ... had 20 solo tackles last season ... started at corner 10 games during
the 2012 season -- his first at UAB.
TACK: 11 - vs. Rice, 11/21/13
INT: NA
PBU: NA
TACK: 5 - 2x, last vs. Memphis, 11/17/12
TFL: 1.5 - vs. Memphis, 11/17/12
FF: NA
TACK: 9 - SLU, 10/6/12
TFL: 2.5 - SLU, 10/6/12
SACK: 1.5 - SLU, 10/6/12
TACK: 5 - at USM, 11/3/12
TFL: 2 - at USM, 11/3/12
FF: 1 - at Tulsa, 10/15/11
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
Individual Special Teams Highlights
2
36
Ty
LONG
PK
Sr. • 6-2 • 199
Hunter
MULLINS
P
Sr. • 6-3 • 212
CAREER HIGHS
Named to 2013 Lou Groza Award Watch List ... has hit 46-of-60 career field goals, including 30-for-32
mark from 40 yards in ... ranks No. 3 all-time for the Blazers with 46 ... has made five career field
goals from 50 yards or more -- a UAB record ... made 28-yard field goal as time expired to secure
UAB’s win at FIU last season ... holds two longest field goals in UAB history, including a school record
career-long 54 yarder at Ohio State during the 2012 season.
CAREER HIGHS
Named 2014 Preseason Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Year ... ranks No.1 on the UAB
career records charts with a 44.0 yards per punt average for his career ... averaged 43.1 yards per
punt and was named First-Team All-C-USA ... has 28 career punts inside the 20 yard line and 22 punts
of 50 yards or more.
FG: 3 (4x) - last vs. FAU, 10/5/13
FG ATT: 4 (2x) - last at Ohio St., 9/22/12
LONG: 54 - at Ohio St., 9/22/12
P YDS: 323 (7p) - Tulsa, 9/29/12
P ATT: 7 - at S. Carolina, 9/15/12
LONG: 61 - 2x, last vs. FAU, 10/5/13
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2013 UAB Football Statistics
UAB Game Results (as of Nov 30, 2013)
All games
Date
Aug 31, 2013
Sep 07, 2013
Sep 21, 2013
Sep 28, 2013
* Oct 05, 2013
* Oct 12, 2013
* Oct 26, 2013
* Nov 02, 2013
* Nov 09, 2013
* Nov 16, 2013
* Nov 21, 2013
* Nov 30, 2013
Opponent
at Troy
at #9 LSU
NWLA
at Vanderbilt
FAU
at FIU
at UTSA
MIDDLE TENNESSEE
at MARSHALL
at East Carolina
RICE
USM
Lo
L
W
L
L
W
L
L
L
L
Lo
L
Score
Overall
Conference
Time
Attend
31-34
17-56
52-28
24-52
23-37
27-24
31-52
21-24
14-56
14-63
34-37
27-62
0-1
0-2
1-2
1-3
1-4
2-4
2-5
2-6
2-7
2-8
2-9
2-10
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-1
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7
3:36
3:16
2:59
3:27
3:05
3:20
3:18
3:20
3:09
2:38
3:45
3:20
21398
90037
8723
32467
11319
15696
25391
20483
22321
42603
5831
6383
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2013 UAB Football Statistics
UAB Overall Team Statistics (as of Nov 30, 2013)
All games
Team Statistics
UAB
SCORING
Points Per Game
FIRST DOWNS
Rushing
Passing
Penalty
RUSHING YARDAGE
Yards gained rushing
Yards lost rushing
Rushing Attempts
Average Per Rush
Average Per Game
TDs Rushing
PASSING YARDAGE
Comp-Att-Int
Average Per Pass
Average Per Catch
Average Per Game
TDs Passing
TOTAL OFFENSE
Total Plays
Average Per Play
Average Per Game
KICK RETURNS: #-Yards
PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards
INT RETURNS: #-Yards
KICK RETURN AVERAGE
PUNT RETURN AVERAGE
INT RETURN AVERAGE
FUMBLES-LOST
PENALTIES-Yards
Average Per Game
PUNTS-Yards
Average Per Punt
Net punt average
KICKOFFS-Yards
Average Per Kick
Net kick average
TIME OF POSSESSION/Game
3RD-DOWN Conversions
3rd-Down Pct
4TH-DOWN Conversions
4th-Down Pct
SACKS BY-Yards
MISC YARDS
TOUCHDOWNS SCORED
FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS
ON-SIDE KICKS
RED-ZONE SCORES
RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS
PAT-ATTEMPTS
ATTENDANCE
Games/Avg Per Game
Neutral Site Games
Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
UAB
79 92 68 73
Opponents
128 130 135 123
315
26.2
240
115
110
15
2137
2407
270
455
4.7
178.1
17
2578
185-353-9
7.3
13.9
214.8
19
4715
808
5.8
392.9
53-1080
10-117
7-43
20.4
11.7
6.1
20-11
72-579
48.2
56-2396
42.8
37.1
62-3891
62.8
39.8
30: 36
63/168
38%
10/21
48%
18-97
60
38
16-24
1-2
(31-36) 86%
(19-36) 53%
(35-35) 100%
52739
5/10548
OT
3
9
Total
315
525
OPP
525
43.8
295
134
133
28
2656
2905
249
474
5.6
221.3
35
3318
232-355-7
9.3
14.3
276.5
32
5974
829
7.2
497.8
28-596
20-158
9-111
21.3
7.9
12.3
17-7
57-519
43.2
47-1862
39.6
35.9
89-5258
59.1
38.5
29: 24
69/150
46%
10/12
83%
26-158
108
71
10-16
0-0
(54-59) 92%
(47-59) 80%
(67-69) 97%
249913
7/35702
0/0
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2013 UAB Football Statistics
UAB Overall Individual Statistics (as of Nov 30, 2013)
All games
Rushing
gp-gs
REAVES, Darrin
HOWARD, Jordan
PERRY, Jonathan
FRANKLIN, Greg
POWELL, Darius
NELSON, Jamarcus
JONES, Santonio
TEAM
JEAN, Jimmy
BROWN, Austin
Total
Opponents
12-6
11-5
10-5
12-0
11-4
10-7
12-5
3-0
12-12
9-7
12
12
Passing
gp-gs
BROWN, Austin
PERRY, Jonathan
TEAM
Total
Opponents
Receiving
9-7
10-5
3-0
12
12
gp-gs
att
gain loss
net avg td
201 980 52 928 4.6 12
145 905 24 881 6.1 2
61 364 79 285 4.7 2
19
79
3
76 4.0 0
2
28
0
28 14.0 1
2
22
0
22 11.0 0
1
1
0
1 1.0 0
2
0
7
-7 -3.5 0
1
0
8
-8 -8.0 0
21
28 97 -69 -3.3 0
455 2407 270 2137 4.7 17
474 2905 249 2656 5.6 35
effic comp-att-int
122.14
131.51
0.00
126.42
169.67
no.
93-178-3
92-174-6
0-1-0
185-353-9
232-355-7
lg avg/g
Punt Returns
no.
yds avg td
lg
50
52
22
12
23
13
1
0
0
8
52
71
NELSON, Jamarcus
FARMER, Lamarcu
Total
Opponents
8
2
10
20
88
29
117
158
1
0
1
0
63
30
63
60
Interceptions
no.
yds avg td
lg
0
17
0
17
0
9
43
111
0
17
0
17
0
9
17
50
pct
yds td
52.2
52.9
0.0
52.4
65.4
1199 9
1379 10
0 0
2578 19
3318 32
yds
avg
td
lg avg/g
NELSON, Jamarcus
10-7 42 846
STAPLES, Jamari
10-8 31 458
REAVES, Darrin
12-6 29 294
BACKMAN, Kennard
12-8 28 302
POWELL, Darius
11-4 13 174
ADAMS, Dequindre
11-1 11 145
HEIGHT, Nyiakki
11-2
7 113
HENDERSON, Tristan
10-5
5
40
GREEN, J.J.
9-0
5
36
HOWARD, Jordan
11-5
4
83
JONES, Santonio
12-5
3
13
SMITH, Nolen
10-2
2
27
FRANKLIN, Greg
12-0
2
23
PRUITT, Bud
11-3
1
19
HRABOWSKIE, Rickey 10-2
1
9
AUTREY, Billy
12-12
1
-4
Total
12 185 2578
Opponents
12 232 3318
20.1
14.8
10.1
10.8
13.4
13.2
16.1
8.0
7.2
20.8
4.3
13.5
11.5
19.0
9.0
-4.0
13.9
14.3
8
4
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
19
32
62
45
35
36
29
29
31
14
9
40
8
24
12
19
9
0
62
93
84.6
45.8
24.5
25.2
15.8
13.2
10.3
4.0
4.0
7.5
1.1
2.7
1.9
1.7
0.9
-0.3
214.8
276.5
77.3
80.1
28.5
6.3
2.5
2.2
0.1
-2.3
-0.7
-7.7
178.1
221.3
lg avg/g
62
58
0
62
93
133.2
137.9
0.0
214.8
276.5
JEAN, Jimmy
FARMER, Lamarcu
PETTY, Jordan
WHITE, D.J.
GANUS, Jake
BRACKETT, Kelton
Total
Opponents
2
1
1
1
1
1
7
9
11.0
14.5
11.7
7.9
0.0
17.0
0.0
17.0
0.0
9.0
6.1
12.3
Kick Returns
no.
NELSON, Jamarcus
FRANKLIN, Greg
POWELL, Darius
BACKMAN, Kennard
REAVES, Darrin
JEAN, Jimmy
JONES, Santonio
HENDERSON, Tristan
PRUITT, Bud
STAPLES, Jamari
Total
Opponents
27 614 22.7
13 292 22.5
3
32 10.7
2
14 7.0
2
40 20.0
2
37 18.5
1
8 8.0
1
11 11.0
1
13 13.0
1
19 19.0
53 1080 20.4
28 596 21.3
Fumble Returns
no.
MACLIN, Greg
PETTY, Jordan
FARMER, Lamarcu
Total
Opponents
1
1
1
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
yds avg td
lg
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
97
45
14
14
21
21
8
11
13
19
97
42
yds avg td
lg
3
27
7
37
39
3.0
27.0
7.0
12.3
13.0
0
0
0
0
2
3
27
7
27
18
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2013 UAB Football Statistics
UAB Overall Individual Statistics (as of Nov 30, 2013)
All games
Scoring
td
REAVES, Darrin
LONG, Ty
NELSON, Jamarcus
STAPLES, Jamari
POWELL, Darius
HOWARD, Jordan
PERRY, Jonathan
BACKMAN, Kennard
Total
Opponents
14 - 16-24
10 4 3 3 2 2 38 16-24
71 10-16
Field Goals
fg
fg
kick
35-35
35-35
67-69
PAT
rush rcv pass dxp saf
1-1
1-1
-
- - - - - - - 1-2
1 1 1-2
1 1-1
-
pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99
LONG, Ty
16-24 66.7 0-0
5-5
6-8
FG Sequence
UAB
Opponents
Troy
LSU
NWLA
Vanderbilt
FAU
FIU
UTSA
Middle Tennessee
MARSHALL
East Carolina
RICE
USM
49,(50),47
(24),59
(27)
(33),(20),(37)
(34),(37),(30)
49,(48),(28)
(50)
(37),(50)
59,37
(24),(43)
31,49
38,(18),(30)
51
(50)
(42),32,35
(27)
(30)
(18)
38
(47),48
(30),(25)
Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.
2-6
3-5
pts
Total Offense
- 84
- 83
- 60
- 24
- 18
- 18
- 14
- 14
- 315
- 525
g plays
rush pass
10
9
12
11
12
11
10
12
3
12
12
12
lg blk
Punting
no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blk
50
MULLINS, Hunter
LONG, Ty
Total
Opponents
51 2200
5 196
56 2396
47 1862
Kickoffs
no. yds avg tb ob retn
LONG, Ty
Total
Opponents
62 3891 62.8 33
62 3891 62.8 33
89 5258 59.1 30
1
235 285 1379
199 -69 1199
201 928
0
145 881
0
19
76
0
2
28
0
2
22
0
1
1
0
3
-7
0
1
-8
0
808 2137 2578
829 2656 3318
total avg/g
PERRY, Jonathan
BROWN, Austin
REAVES, Darrin
HOWARD, Jordan
FRANKLIN, Greg
POWELL, Darius
NELSON, Jamarcus
JONES, Santonio
TEAM
JEAN, Jimmy
Total
Opponents
43.1
39.2
42.8
39.6
63
46
63
70
1664
1130
928
881
76
28
22
1
-7
-8
4715
5974
166.4
125.6
77.3
80.1
6.3
2.5
2.2
0.1
-2.3
-0.7
392.9
497.8
8 14 14 10
0 1 1 0
8 15 15 10
3 12 10 4
0
0
0
0
net ydln
0
0 21.3 39.8
4 20.4 38.5
25
26
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2013 UAB Football Statistics
UAB Overall Individual Statistics (as of Nov 30, 2013)
All games
All Purpose
NELSON, Jamar
REAVES, Darrin
HOWARD, Jord
STAPLES, Jama
FRANKLIN, Gre
BACKMAN, Ken
PERRY, Jonatha
POWELL, Dariu
ADAMS, Dequin
HEIGHT, Nyiakki
HENDERSON, T
FARMER, Lama
GREEN, J.J.
PRUITT, Bud
JEAN, Jimmy
SMITH, Nolen
JONES, Santoni
WHITE, D.J.
HRABOWSKIE,
BRACKETT, Kel
AUTREY, Billy
TEAM
BROWN, Austin
Total
Opponents
g
rush
rcv
10
22 846
12 928 294
11 881
83
10
0 458
12
76
23
12
0 302
10 285
0
11
28 174
11
0 145
11
0 113
10
0
40
7
0
0
9
0
36
11
0
19
12
-8
0
10
0
27
12
1
13
11
0
0
10
0
9
11
0
0
12
0
-4
3
-7
0
9 -69
0
12 2137 2578
12 2656 3318
kr
ir
88 614
0
40
0
0
0
19
0 292
0
14
0
0
0
32
0
0
0
0
0
11
29
0
0
0
0
13
0
37
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
117 1080
158 596
pr
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
17
0
0
0
0
0
17
0
9
0
0
0
43
111
total avg/g
1570
1262
964
477
391
316
285
234
145
113
51
46
36
32
29
27
22
17
9
9
-4
-7
-69
5955
6839
157.0
105.2
87.6
47.7
32.6
26.3
28.5
21.3
13.2
10.3
5.1
6.6
4.0
2.9
2.4
2.7
1.8
1.5
0.9
0.8
-0.3
-2.3
-7.7
496.2
569.9
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2013 UAB Football Statistics
UAB Overall Defensive Statistics (as of Nov 30, 2013)
All games
#
4
17
34
10
46
95
49
3
6
42
7A
21
18
47
33
24
25
48
1C
1D
55
90
23
98
45
1B
16
52
19
93
8
14
26
38
86
2
2D
11
36
88
58
60
65
7
12
Defensive Leaders
gp-gs
GANUS, Jake
PETTY, Jordan
WHITE, D.J.
LANDERS, Vashon
WATKINS, Diaheem
SCOTT, Deric
RABB, Chris
FARMER, Lamarcu
JACKSON, Nick
JONES, Shaq
JEAN, Jimmy
BRACKETT, Kelton
GRISSETT, Trey
BASTIEN, Patrick
SLAUGHTER, Derek
FRANKLIN, Greg
CHALLENGER, Destin
BOYETT, Connor
MACLIN, Greg
WEBB, Cortez
MORRIS, Jontavious
WALTON, Chris
CREWS, Tevin
CRUMBLEY, Uneik
PARRISH, Jesse
JONES, Calvin
ALSTON, Ervin
ROBERSON, Shaquille
BROWN, Devon
CASANOVA, Jose
DAVIS, Jay
PERRY, Jonathan
GRAY, Neal
JONES, Santonio
BACKMAN, Kennard
LONG, Ty
WARREN, Zachary
BROWN, Austin
MULLINS, Hunter
HENDERSON, Tristan
NORIEGA, Dallas
IKE, Kaycee
SYLVESTER, Dominic
HOWARD, Jordan
SMITH, Nolen
Total
Opponents
12-11
10-7
11-8
8-5
11-11
11-10
11-7
7-5
12-4
12-0
12-12
11-7
12-2
12-5
11-8
12-0
5-5
10-4
5-3
11-4
11-4
8-4
8-1
6-2
8-0
2-2
7-0
9-0
10-0
8-0
2-1
10-5
6-0
12-5
12-8
12-0
7-0
9-7
12-0
10-5
12-0
11-11
5-3
11-5
10-2
12
12
ua
Tackles
a
tot
58
35
36
19
31
17
28
11
30
7
22
14
22
13
20
14
19
14
20
13
25
7
26
5
17
12
14
14
18
8
18
3
14
4
7
10
13
3
8
7
6
8
7
5
8
4
10
1
7
4
6
3
1
6
5
1
3
3
.
5
1
3
2
1
3
.
2
.
1
1
.
1
1
.
.
1
1
.
1
.
1
.
1
.
1
.
.
1
.
.
514 278
459 399
93
55
48
39
37
36
35
34
33
33
32
31
29
28
26
21
18
17
16
15
14
12
12
11
11
9
7
6
6
5
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
.
792
858
tfl/yds
Sacks
no-yds
8.0-21
3.5-5
.
.
7.5-40
3.0-5
5.0-22
4.0-12
1.0-3
2.0-4
1.0-1
2.0-3
3.0-9
2.5-11
3.0-8
.
0.5-0
4.5-11
1.0-9
.
.
2.5-8
1.0-1
2.0-8
.
.
.
2.0-6
.
.
.
.
1.0-1
.
.
.
.
.
.
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.
60-188
72-261
.
1.0-2
.
.
5.5-34
.
3.0-15
1.0-9
.
.
.
.
0.5-2
1.5-10
.
.
.
0.5-1
1.0-9
.
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2.0-8
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1.0-3
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18-97
26-158
Pass defense
Fumbles
blkd
int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds
ff kick
1-0
1-0
1-17
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.
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1-17
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2-0
1-9
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7-43
9-111
1
3
.
1
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.
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.
1
3
8
1
1
1
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1
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.
1
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1
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.
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23
48
1
.
.
.
3
2
.
.
.
1
.
1
2
1
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1
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1
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13
25
.
1-27
.
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2-0
1-7
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1-0
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1-3
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1-0
7-37
11-39
1
1
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1
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1
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1
1
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1
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1
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9
11
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4
1
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2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2013 Game-By-Game Rushing
Passing
Opponent
at Troy
at LSU
vs. Northwestern State
at Vanderbilt
vs. FAU*
at FIU*
at UTSA*
vs. Middle Tennessee*
at Marshall*
at East Carolina*
Rice*
Southern Miss*
Darrin Reaves, RB
G/GS Att./Yds.TD LG
1/1 22/1040 14
2/2 14/841 24
3/2 17/1782 50
4/3 14/450 16
5/4 16/480 13
6/5 15/432 13
7/5 12/651 18
8/5 27/1111 21
9/6 24/981 23
10/6 15/511 13
11/6 10/322 12
12/7 15/761 17
Darius Powell, WR
G/GS Att./Yds.TD LG
DNP
1/0 1/50 5
2/1 -- ---3/1 -- ---4/2 -- ---5/3 -- ---6/4 -- ---7/4 -- ---8/4 -- ---9/4 -- ---10/4 -- ---11/5 1/23 023
Austin Brown, QB
G/GS C/A YdsTDILG
1/1 19/29301 3 062
2/2 9/24 136 1 041
3/3 10/20159 2 141
4/4 10/20 51 0 122
5/5 18/33256 2 036
6/6 19/30188 1 022
7/7 8/15 108 0 127
DNP
8/7
-- -- ---- -
DNP
9/7 0/7 0 00 0
DNP
Opponent
at Troy
at LSU
vs. Northwestern State
at Vanderbilt
vs. FAU*
at FIU*
at UTSA*
vs. Middle Tennessee*
at Marshall*
at East Carolina*
Rice*
Southern Miss*
Greg Franklin, RB
G/GS Att./Yds.TD LG
1/0 4/14 012
2/0 9/30 011
3/0 -- ---4/0 3/190 8
5/0 -- ---6/0 3/130 7
7/0 -- ---8/0 -- ---9/0 -- ---10/0 -- ---11/0 -- ---12/0 -- ----
Jonathan Perry, QB
G/GS Att./Yds.TD LG
1/0 1/40 4
2/0 1/-60 0
3/0 -- ---4/0 -- ---
DNP
DNP
5/0 7/60 016
6/1 6/340 7
7/2 9/54 018
8/3 8/40 118
9/4 16/601 14
10/5 13/390 22
Jonathan Perry, QB
G/GS C/A YdsTDILG
1/0
2/6 38 0 027
2/0
-- -- ---- -3/0
3-7 53 1 023
4/0 9/16 155 2 138
DNP
DNP
5/0 15/28209 2 138
6/1
6/9 57 1 121
7/2 10/17176 1 058
8/3 16/34210 0 245
9/4 13/26195 1 053
10/5 18/31286 2 148
Opponent
at Troy
at LSU
vs. Northwestern State
at Vanderbilt
vs. FAU*
at FIU*
at UTSA*
vs. Middle Tennessee*
at Marshall*
at East Carolina*
Rice*
Southern Miss*
Jordan Howard, RB
G/GS Att./Yds.TD LG
DNP
1/0 14/600 15
2/0 12/661 14
3/0 9/92 052
4/0 5/29 013
5/0 20/1590 47
6/1 12/901 19
7/2 23/1540 41
8/3 22/1230 31
9/4 11/530 20
10/5 10/410 9
11/6 1/40 040
Austin Brown, QB
G/GS Att./Yds.TD LG
1/1 2/-80 7
2/2 3/-140 0
3/3 4/-10 8
4/4 2/-90 0
5/5 3/-180 0
6/6 3/20 8
7/7 3/-260 0
DNP
8/7 -- ---
DNP
9/7 1/50 5
DNP
`
Opponent
at Troy
at LSU
vs. Northwestern State
at Vanderbilt
vs. FAU*
at FIU*
at UTSA*
vs. Middle Tennessee*
at Marshall*
at East Carolina*
Rice*
Southern Miss*
Santonio Jones, FB
G/GS Att./Yds.TD LG
1/1 -- ---2/1 1/10 1
3/1 -- ---4/2 -- ---5/2 -- ---6/2 -- ---7/2 -- ---8/3 -- ---9/3 -- ---10/4 -- ---11/4 -- ---12/4 -- ----
Jamarcus Nelson, WR
G/GS Att./Yds.TD LG
1/1 -- ---2/2 -- ---3/2 -- ---4/3 1/90 9
DNP
DNP
5/3 -- ---6/3 -- ---7/4 1/13 013
8/5 -- ---9/6 -- ---10/7 -- ----
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2013 Game-By-Game Receiving
Opponent
at Troy
at LSU
vs. Northwestern State
at Vanderbilt
vs. FAU*
at FIU*
at UTSA*
vs. Middle Tennessee*
at Marshall*
at East Carolina*
Rice*
Southern Miss*
Jamarcus Nelson, WR
G/GS Rec./Yds.TD LG
1/1 10/1992 62
2/2 3/42 141
3/2 3/60 141
4/3 5/69 038
DNP
DNP
5/3 5/1011 38
6/3 1/21 121
7/4 1/58 058
8/5 4/52 020
9/6 5/1270 53
10/7 5/1172 48
Nolen Smith, WR
G/GS Rec./Yds.TD LG
1/1 1/30 3
2/1 -- ---3/1 -- ---
DNP
4/1 -- ---5/1 -- ---6/1 -- ---7/1 -- ---8/1 1/24 024
9/1 -- ---10/1 -- ---10/2DNP
Darius Powell, WR
G/GS Rec./Yds.TD LG
DNP
1/0 -- ---2/1 -- ---3/1 5/56 129
4/2 2/90 5
5/3 2/35 022
6/4 -- ---7/4 -- ---8/4 -- ---9/4 -- ---10/4 2/27 120
11/5 2/47 026
Opponent
at Troy
at LSU
vs. Northwestern State
at Vanderbilt
vs. FAU*
at FIU*
at UTSA*
vs. Middle Tennessee*
at Marshall*
at East Carolina*
Rice*
Southern Miss*
Jamari Staples, WR
G/GS Rec./Yds.TD LG
1/1 6/1031 42
2/2 2/44 033
3/2 1/23 123
4/3 3/17 117
5/4 2/36 129
6/5 6/67 018
7/6 5/75 025
DNP
DNP
8/7 5/78 045
9/8 -- ---10/8 1/15 015
Greg Franklin, RB
G/GS Rec./Yds.TD LG
1/0 -- ---2/0 1/12 012
3/0 -- ---4/0 1/11 011
5/0 -- ---6/0 -- ---7/0 -- ---8/0 -- ---9/0 -- ---10/0 -- ---11/0 -- ---12/0 -- ----
Jordan Howard, RB
G/GS Att./Yds.TD LG
DNP
1/0 -- ---2/0 -- ---3/0 -- ---4/0 4/43 118
5/0 -- ---6/1 -- ---7/2 -- ---8/3 -- ---9/4 -- ---10/5 -- ---11/5 1/40 040
Kennard Backman, TE
G/GS Rec./Yds.TD LG
1/0 2/29 026
2/1 1/13 013
3/1 5/62 136
4/1 3/21 014
5/2 5/57 036
6/3 3/27 119
7/4 2/17 011
8/5 2/27 019
9/5 -- ---10/6 2/18 015
11/7 2/13 017
12/8 1/18 018
Nyiakki Height, WR
G/GS Rec./Yds.TD LG
1/0 -- ---2/0 -- ---3/1 2/54 031
4/2 1/26 026
5/2 -- ---6/2 1/40 4
7/2 2/21 012
DNP
8/2 -- ---9/2 -- ---10/2 -- ---11/3 1/80 8
Dequindre Adams, WR
G/GS Att./Yds.TD LG
1/0 -- ---2/0 -- ---3/1 -- ---4/1 -- ---5/1 1/29 029
6/1 3/120 6
7/1 2/31 016
8/1 -- ---9/1 3/33 029
10/1 2/40 022
DNP
11/1 -- ----
Darrin Reaves, RB
G/GS Rec./Yds.TD LG
1/1 2/50 6
2/2 2/25 013
3/2 1/70 7
4/3 1/60 6
5/4 5/82 035
6/5 1/14 014
7/5 4/51 121
8/5 1/40 4
9/6 3/47 132
10/6 3/22 010
11/6 2/30 3
12/7 4/28 015
Tristan Henderson, TE
G/GS Rec./Yds.TD LG
DNP
1/0 -- ---2/0 1/60 6
3/0 -- ---4/1 -- ---5/2 1/14 014
6/2 2/14 010
7/3 -- ---8/4 -- ---9/3 -- ---10/5 1/60 6
DNP
J.J. Green, WR
G/GS Att./Yds.TD LG
1/0 -- ---DNP
DNP
DNP
2/0 -- ---3/0 2/150 8
4/0 1/70 7
5/0 -- ---6/0 2/140 9
7/0 -- ---8/0 -- ---9/0 -- ----
Opponent
at Troy
at LSU
vs. Northwestern State
at Vanderbilt
vs. FAU*
at FIU*
at UTSA*
vs. Middle Tennessee*
at Marshall*
at East Carolina*
Rice*
Southern Miss*
Opponent
at Troy
at LSU
vs. Northwestern State
at Vanderbilt
vs. FAU*
at FIU*
at UTSA*
vs. Middle Tennessee*
at Marshall*
at East Carolina*
Rice*
Southern Miss*
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2013 Game-By-Game Team Statistics
Game
1ST DOWNS
RUSHING
PASSING
TOTAL OFF
PUNTS FUM PENALTY 3rd Time of
Score [Tot Ru-Pa-Pen] [No-Yds-TD] [C-A-I YdsTD] [Plays-Yds] [No.-Avg.] [N-L] [No-Yds] Dns
Poss
UAB
31
19
7-11-1
30-108-0
21-25-0339 3
65-447
4-33.5
1-0
Troy
34
25
13-12-0
39-178-3
30-33-0319 1
72-497
3-46.3
4-2
UAB
17
178-7-2 43-181-19-25-0
136
1 68-296 8-41.41-15-355-16
33:30
LSU
56
NWLA
28
219-8-4 39-150-3
23-45-1
194
1 84-344 9-36.04-16-608-20
34:14
UAB
52
21
UAB
24
Vanderbilt
52
22
9-11-2
34-152-2
17-20-0293 5
54-445
4-42.8
2-1
13-102 2-14 44:11
5-60
5-45
6-13 45:49
4-8
26:30
11-9-1
34-242-3
13-27-1212 3
61-454
4-41.0
1-1
5-44
4-11 25:46
17
6-10-1
29-156-0
19-36-2206 2
65-362
5-42.8
0-0
6-42
4-15 30:36
23
10-11-2
35-206-5
23-29-1334 2
64-540
3-43.7
0-0
6-62
5-10 29:24
Florida Atlantic 37
25
10-14-1
46-280-3
23-36-0 299 2
82-579
2-30.0
0-0
1-5
11-17
UAB
23
16
4-11-1
25-51-0
18-33-0256 2
58-307
4-50.2
3-0
2-12
6-15 24:20
UAB
27
25
11-10-4
41-217-2
19-30-0188 1
71-405
5-43.6
1-0
9-72
5-12 29:39
FIU
24
22
6-12-4
36-94-1
17-34-1302 2
70-396
6-35.8
1-1
5-52
4-14 30:21
UAB
31
29
13-16-0
34-189-2
23-43-2317 2
77-506
2-33.5
2-1
5-36
11-15 28:16
UTSA
52
26
12-12-2
42-248-4
18-25-0275 2
67-523
2-42.0
1-0
3-30
8-11 31:44
16
12-23-1 170
57-429
6-37.8
0-0
4-37
4-12
65-356
6-34.5 1-1
1-5
2-12 38:39
Middle Tennessee 24
2
35:40
11-4-1
34-259-0
UAB
21 19
14-4-1
56-299-1
UAB
14
22
14-6-2
56-288-1
10-17-0176 1
73-464
2-37.0
2-2
2-15
7-16 39:01
Marshall
56
25
15-10-0
32-38`-5
14-20-0276 3
52-657
1-43.0
0-0
8-50
3-6
UAB
14
178-8-1 34-144-2
16-34-2
210
0 68-354 6-39.52-19-898-17
31:47
East Carolina
63
36
18-14-4
46-329
20-30-2 296 5
76-625
1-49.0
2-0
4-38
4-10
Rice
37
26
17-7-2
61-328-3
10-20-0139 2
81-467
6-36.3
2-2
4-30
8-17 33:28
UAB
34
168-8-0 37-138-3
13-33-0
195
1 70-333 7-46.11-04-355-16
26:32
Southern Miss
62
28
5-17-6
31-102-3
24-39-1 370 5
70-472
4-38.2
1-0
6-50
4-12
UAB
27
22
11-10-1
36-145-2
18-31-1286 2
67-431
3-40.0
5-4
11-98
4-10 29:49
6-9-1571
21:21
20:59
28:13
30:11

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