UAB Head Coach Bill Clark announces on Twitter early Friday morning that he will retire from his position, effective August 1. The 53-year-old Alabama native was set to begin his 10th season at the helm of the Blazers, which included a two-year season stint in 2015 and 2016 where the program was dormant.
“I have reached this difficult decision after consultation with a number of world-calls medical experts and much family discussion, reflection and prayer,” said Clark in his statement. “Due to the extreme physical demands placed on a head coach, it is clear to me it’s time to pass the torch and try and get well.