BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — UAB's decision to revive the football program is just the beginning of a formidable task.
University President Ray Watts announced his intentions Monday to bring back football, a day short of six months after dropping the programs. Now, coach Bill Clark must find enough players to field a team as early as 2016.
Athletic director Mark Ingram says it is "a launching point," but stopped short of promising a return after only a one-season hiatus.
"Our goal is to play as soon as possible, which may be 2016," Ingram said.
In cutting the sports in December — including bowling and rifle, which are also being brought back — Watts cited a report saying it would cost $49 million over five years to field a competitive football program.