UAB shuts down football program - does this impact Greek Life?

[Alumna2]

I know not of the school or its football program. However I am concerned, all the way to appalled, about the cost of attending college today. It is after all about getting an education. Sports can be enjoyed with an intramural program which is often part of the Greek experience.

[AnchorAlumna]

Greeks have been big supporters of UAB's football program. I want to note that UAB is also losing its men's bowling and women's rifle teams.

Obviously football is a big deal in Alabama. In addition to U of Alabama and Auburn U fielding national championship teams, the University of North Alabama has had national championship teams in a smaller NCAA division. Jacksonville State, Troy, and U of West Alabama have successful teams, and U of South Alabama has a fairly new program - their team will go to its first bowl game this year. The annual Alabama A & M and Alabama State game is renowned as the Magic City Classic. Both schools have furnished a number of players to the NFL.

Football or not, UAB has been shifting away from being a commuter school for several years now with continuing emphasis on medicine and research. Its engineering and theatre departments are growing.

Having a football team has been a point of pride and identity for UAB, but before football it had a powerhouse basketball team, and continues to field teams in other sports. UAB will survive.

[ASTalumna06]

I've only watched part of this, but it's pretty heartbreaking. The players were clearly blindsided, and they're definitely not happy about it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAvSuQEh6lI