A football player who used to play for UAB before the program was dropped made a very public display of his disapproval at graduation on Saturday.
Linebacker Derek Slaughter brought his football helmet and carried it with him as he walked across the stage. His classmates and those in attendance gave him a loud ovation.
Shout out to my boy @dslaughter33 for letting Watts know the fight isn't over. @SportsCenter #GoBlazers pic.twitter.com/bZUSju3QAs
— Sam Curtis (@SamCurtis_36) April 25, 2015
Slaughter also chose not to shake UAB president Ray Watts’ hand.