2014 Blazers Game Week
GAME 2
UAB at Mississippi State
Saturday, Sept. 6 | 1 p.m. CST
Starkville, Miss. | Davis Wade Stadium (61,337)
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2014 SCHEDULE/RESULTS
(1-0, 0-0 Conference USA)
AUGUST
30 Troy (FOX CS)
W, 48-10
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
f - On The Field pb - Press Box
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: nreilly@uab.edu
Assistant Director: Tray Littlefield
Cell: 205-504-4566
Email: treyl@uab.edu
Assistant Director: Anthony Prisco
Cell: 205-908-7890
Email: avprisco@uab.edu
Assistant Director: Kristin Watkins
Cell: 205-234-9422
Email: kristinw@uab.edu
Media Relations Assistant: Brandon Lee
Cell: 334-447-2325
Email: brlee@uab.edu
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BLAZERS BEGINS BILL CLARK ERA IN IMPRESSIVE FASHION
s The Blazers opened the 2014 season and the Bill Clark era at UAB in impressive fashion Saturday as the
Blazers outscored visiting Troy 48-3 over the final 58:31 of the game en route to a 48-10 victory. 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 will be playing Mississippi State for the sixth time overall and the first time since the
2011 season. MSU has won the last four matchups and leads the series, 4-1.
s With the 48-10 win over Troy to open the season, the Blazers posted their first season-opening
victory since the 2009 campaign.
s Playing opponents from the Southeastern Conference is nothing new for UAB. The Blazers have
played 22 games against SEC teams — 24 if you count single contests against Missouri (1999) and
Texas A&M (2009) before the Tigers and Aggies were members of the league. UAB is 2-20 against
SEC foes. Only twice have the Blazers played home games against an opponent from the SEC with
both coming against Mississippi State (2006 and 2011).
s The Blazers were just shy of reaching the 500-yard mark in total offense against Troy finishing
with 489 (339 rushing and 150 passing). Sophomore running back Jordan Howard rushed for 179
yards and two touchdowns while tight end Kennard Backman ­— named to the Mackey Award
preseason watch list this summer — caught a pair of touchdown passes in the win over the Trojans.
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 Junior quarterback Cody Clements made his first start at UAB last Saturday. The junior college
transfer from Cerritos College was an efficient 13-for-19 for 152 yards with a pair of touchdown
passes.
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 is now a member of the
Carolina Panthers. Howard’s rushing total was the second-best nationally among freshmen in 2013.
s JJ Nelson has averaged 20.3 yards per reception on his 83 catches during his career. He caught
two for 65 yards in the season opener against Troy.
THE COACHES
s Bill Clark (Jacksonville State, ‘90) is in 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 Dan Mullen (Ursinus, ’94) is in his sixth year as the head coach at Mississippi State. Mullen has
compiled a record of 37-28 during that time. He had led the Bulldogs to three bowl appearances
during that time. He was offensive coordinator at Florida (2005-08) prior to going to MSU.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: FOX Sports
Play-by-Play: Bob Rathbun
Analyst:Tim Couch
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: Mississippi State leads 4-1
OVERALL STREAK: MSU +4
Last Meeting: MSU 21-3 (2011 - Birmingham)
Last UAB Win: 27-13 (2004 - Starkville)
IN BIRMINGHAM: MSU 2-0
Streak: MSU +4
Last Mississippi State Win: 21-3 (2011)
Last UAB Win: 27-13 (2004)
IN STARKVILLE: MSU 2-1
Streak: MSU +2
Last MSU Win: 29-24 (2010)
Last UAB Win: 27-13 (2004)
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
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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website for Conference USA football. Access and download weekly game notes,
quotes, statistics, media guides and more for the conference and each of its 12
member schools throughout the season.
Login information will be distributed to accredited media or you can apply
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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 JOX2 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.
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
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. MISSISSIPPI STATE
s UAB and Mississippi State will be meeting for the sixth time when they play Saturday in
Starkville. This will be the fourth matchup between the teams at Davis Wade Stadium.
s The Bulldogs lead
UAB-Mississippi State Series (MSU leads, 4-1)
the all-time series by
2011: MSU 21, UAB 3 @ B’ham
2006: MSU 16-10 (OT) @ S’ville
a margin of 4-1. Mis- 2010: MSU 29, UAB 24 @ S’ville
2004: UAB 27, MSU 13 @ B’ham
sissippi State has won 2007: MSU 30, UAB 13 @ S’ville
the past four meetings with UAB after the Blazers captured the first contest (2004) between the programs.
s The teams met for the first time in 2004 with UAB capturing a 27-13 victory. UAB has
played host to Mississippi State twice (2006 and 2011). The Bulldogs were 16-10 winners
in overtime in 2006 and rallied to win 21-3 in 2011.
2014 UAB - Mississippi State By The Numbers
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
UAB
25.0
48.0
490.0
338.0
152.0
48.0
272.0
MSU
29.0
49.0
550.0
201.0
349.0
0.0
283.0
Rush Yds Allowed Per Game
Pass Yds Allowed Per Game
Avg. Time of Possession
Penalties
3rd Down Conversions
4th Down Conversions
Net Punting Average
UAB
71.0
201.0
30:17
3-35
9/13
0/0
43.5
MSU
71.0
212.0
28:09
3-30
7/15
0/2
39.8
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
Receiving Yards
Jamarcus Nelson
Jamari Staples
81
45
28
846
458
Punt Return Yards
Jamarcus Nelson
88
Kickoff Return Yards
Jamarcus Nelson
614
Tackles
Jake Ganus
93
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
LAST MEETING
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 now has 83 career
receptions to rank No. 13 all-time on the UAB charts and is No. 6 on the
career list for receiving yards with 1,683. Of his 19 career touchdowns, 12 of
them have coveraged distances of 40 yards or more.
Oct. 8, 2011 — Birmingham, Ala.
Miss. State
UAB
0
0
0
3
7
0
14
0
—
—
21
3
UAB - Long 37 field goal :09-2nd Q
MSU - Green from Russell (DePasquale kick) 5:35-3rd Q
MSU - Bumphis 57 pass from Russell (DePasquale kick)
14:50-4th
MSU - Johnson 20 pass from Russell (DePasquale kick) 5:034th Q
The UAB defense pitched a first-half
shutout, but Mississippi State scored
three second-half touchdowns to
leave Legion Field with a 21-3 victory.
The Blazers led 3-0 at the half on a
Ty Long field goal before Mississippi
State’s Tyler Russell replaced an ineffective Chris Relf at quarterback and
threw three touchdown passes.
Russell, who played in only two of
the first five games this season, started
the second half for the Bulldogs (3-3).
On his second possession he led the
Tigers on a seven-play, 89-yard touchdown drive, capped by an 18-yard pass
to Marcus Green.
Russell connected with Chad Bumphis for a 57-yard touchdown pass on
the first play of the fourth quarter, and
then later hit Malcolm Johnson with a
20-yard scoring pass. Russell completed 11-of-13 passes for 166 yards.
The first-half shutout was the first
for UAB since the final game of the
2008 season when the Blazers held
UCF without a score. UAB also held the
Bulldogs to just 118 yards in the opening 30 minutes.
UAB quarterback Jonathan Perry,
making his second start in place of an
injured Bryan Ellis, completed 18 of 36
passes for 195 yards and also ran for
44 yards on nine carries. Pat Shed, a
Starkville, Miss., native playing against
his hometown team, ran for 73 yards
on 16 carries and added a game-high
five catches for 32 yards.
UAB receivers Jackie Williams and
Patrick Hearn extended their reception
streaks to 17 and 16 games, respectively. Williams’ streak is the fourthbest in UAB history, while Hearn’s is
tied for fifth.
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:
MSU
UAB
23
43-204
17-23-212-0
66-416
1-0
2-25
6-197 (32.8)
2-24
3-(-1)
29:44
19
35-145
18-36-195-1
71-340
1-1
7-79
6-230 (38.5)
3-61
2-14
30:16
LEADERS
Rushing
V. Ballard (MSU)
P. Shed (UAB)
Att.
19
16
Yds.
101
73
TD
0
0
Long
15
21
Passing
T. Russell (MSU))
J. Perry (UAB)
Att.
13
36
Cmp.
11
18
Yds.
166
195
TD
3
0
Receiving
C. Bumphis (MSU)
P. Shed (UAB)
No.
4
5
Yds.
66
32
TD
1
0
Long
57
15
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.
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 Playerof-the-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 Jamarcus 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. 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
Overall: 2-6 | Home: 0-4 | Away: 2-2
Most Recent: L, 37-34 vs. Rice, Nov. 21, 2013
Date
9/26/98
11/20/99
11/11/00
9/23/06
9/25/10
10/30/10
8/31/13
11/21/13
Opponent
Kansas
at Tulane
Southern Miss
Mississippi State
at Tennessee
at Southern Miss
at Troy
Rice
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
L, 37-34
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.
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
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 20.3 yards per reception in his career with 1,683
yards on 83 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
Yds
66
45
47
42
3
2012
24
75
50
35
Opp.
Tulsa
Tulsa
Memphis
Memphis
FAU
Play
Reception
Reception
Reception
Reception
Run
Troy
Tulsa
Tulsa
ECU
Reception
Reception
Reception
Reception
2013
21
97
62
41
63
41
28
21
48
Troy
Troy
Troy
LSU
NW St.
NW St.
UTSA
MTenn
Sou Miss
Reception
Kick Ret.
Reception
Reception
Punt Ret.
Reception
Reception
Reception
Reception
LONG ON VERGE OF UAB RECORDS
s UAB kicker Ty Long entered his senior season needing only 12 field goals
to become the Blazers’ all-time leader in three-pointers. After two FGs in the
opener against Troy, the senior from Roswell, Ga. now has 48 career field goals
and trails UAB career leader Nick Hayes by just nine.
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 entered 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 has now made starts in 16
consecutive games. 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 83 career receptions for
1,683 yards and 16 receiving 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.
UAB 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..................83
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..............1,683
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........................48
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...44.08
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 Conference USA Standings
UAB AGAINST RANKED
OPPONENTS
UAB has a record of 3-16 all-time in games played
against ranked opponents. The most recent contest
against a ranked opponent occurred two weeks ago
when UAB fell to No. 9-ranked LSU in Baton Rouge,
56-17. The last win over a ranked foe was on Nov.
26, 2011 when the Blazers upset 20th-ranked Southern
Miss, 34-31, in Birmingham.
UAB OT Record: 3-15
Home: 2-1 Away: 1-14
Date
8/31/96
11/1/97
9/5/98
10/24/98
11/7/98
9/11/99
11/6/99
8/31/02
10/25/03
9/18/04
9/3/05
11/19/05
9/2/06
9/16/06
11/5/11
11/26/11
9/15/12
9/22/12
9/7/13
Opponent
at #18 Auburn
at #22 Virginia Tech
at #3 Nebraska
#21 Virginia Tech
at #2 Tennessee
at #11 Virginia Tech
#17 East Carolina
at #6 Florida
at #4 Georgia
at #4 Florida State
at #3 Tennessee
at #24 UTEP
at #5 Oklahoma
at #9 Georgia
#14 Houston
#20 Southern Miss
at #8 South Carolina
at #16 Ohio State
at #9 LSU
Result
L, 0-29
L, 0-37
L, 7-38
L, 0-41
L, 13-37
L, 10-31
W, 36-17
L, 3-51
L, 13-16
L, 7-34
L, 10-17
W, 35-23
L, 17-24
L, 0-34
L, 13-56
W, 34-31
L, 6-49
L, 15-29
L, 17-56
EAST DIVISION
WEST DIVISION
C-USA Overall
Marshall
0-0
1-0
Middle Tennessee
0-0
1-0
Old Dominion
0-0
1-0
UAB
0-0
1-0
Western Kentucky
0-0
1-0
FIU
0-0
0-1
Florida Atlantic
0-0
0-1
C-USA Overall
0-0
1-0
0-0
1-0
0-0
0-1
0-0
0-1
0-0
0-1
0-0
0-1
UTEP
UTSA
Louisiana Tech
North Texas
Rice
Southern Miss
RECENT RESULTS
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Thursday, Aug. 28
Western Kentucky 59, Bowling Green 31
UTSA 27, Houston 7
Thursday, Sept. 4
Arizona at UTSA
Saturday, Sept. 6
UAB at Mississippi State
Florida Atlantic at Alabama
SMU at North Texas
Western Kentucky at Illinois
Middle Tennessee at Minnesota
Wagner at FIU
Old Dominion at NC State
Louisiana Tech at Louisiana-Lafayette
Rhode Island at Marshall
Texas Tech at UTEP
Alcorn State at Southern Miss
Saturday, Aug. 30
UAB 48, Troy 10
Nebraska 55, Florida Atlantic 7
Marshall 42, Miami (Ohio) 27
Old Dominion 41, Hampton 28
Notre Dame 48, Rice 17
Middle Tennessee 61, Savannah State 7
Oklahoma 48, Louisiana Tech 16
Bethune Cookman 14, FIU 12
UTEP 31, New Mexico 24
Mississippi State 49, Southern Miss 0
Texas 38, North Texas 7
2014 UAB STARTERS — GAME BY GAME
OFFENSE
OT
TROY
Salako
at Mississippi State
ALABAMA A&M
FIU
at Western Kentucky
NORTH TEXAS
at Middle Tennessee
at Arkansas
at Florida Atlantic
LOUISIANA TECH
MARSHALL
at Southern Miss
DEFENSE
DE
TROY
Watkins
at Mississippi State
ALABAMA A&M
FIU
at Western Kentucky
NORTH TEXAS
at Middle Tennessee
at Arkansas
at Florida Atlantic
at Arkansas
LOUISIANA TECH
MARSHALL
at Southern Miss
OG
Byrd
DT
Walton
C
O’Leary
NT
Morris
OG
Blankenship
JACK
Crews
OT
Naumann
LB
Ganus
WR
Staples
LB
Jackson
WR
Nelson
QB
Clements
LB
Gaston
CB
Jean
RB
Howard
SAF
Jones
TE
Backman
SAF
Baker
WR
Vinson (RB)
PK
Long
CB
Petty
P
Mullins
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2014 UAB Depth Chart
DEFENSE
OFFENSE
“X” WR
1
8
JJ Nelson - 5-11, 160, Sr.
Nyiakki Height - 6-2, 192, Jr.
JACK
23
18
42
Tevin Crews - 6-2,, 210, Jr. OR
Trey Grissett - 6-5, 243, Sr.
Shaq Jones - 6-3, 232, Jr.
T
90
93
50
Chris Walton - 6-3, 265, Sr.
Parrish Huddleston - 6-0, 285, So. OR
Daron Wright - 6-2, 256, Jr.
NOSE
55
43
98
Jontavious Morris - 6-2, 310, Jr.
Robert Mondie - 6-2, 303, Jr. OR
Uneik Crumbley - 6-3, 324, So.
DE
46
49
15
Diaheem Watkins - 6-4, 259, Sr.
Chris Rabb - 6-0, 221, Jr. OR
Kingley Ejike - 6-3, 224, R-Fr.
MIKE
25
38
Harris Gaston - 6-2, 240, Sr.
Alonzo McGee - 6-1, 214, Jr.
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.
LT
77
51
Victor Salako - 6-6, 324, So.
Danny Anousheh - 6-4, 292, Jr.
LG
56
53
Roscoe Byrd - 6-3, 325, Jr.
Zach Sims - 6-2, 295, R-Fr.
C
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.
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.
Jeremiah Briscoe - 6-3, 210, R-Fr.
CB
RB
7
6
28
Jordan Howard - 6-1, 224, So.
D.J.Vinson - 5-10, 202, Sr.
Ja’Won Arrington - 5-11, 214, Jr.
7
3
41
Jimmy Jean - 6-3, 197, Sr.
Lamarcus Farmer - 5-11, 170, Jr. OR
Darius Williams - 5-10, 170, So.
SS
3
25
13
Maudrecus Humphrey - 6-2, 191, Sr.
Collin Lisa - 5-10, 173, Fr. OR
Darius Powell - 5-10, 177, Jr.
1
8
22
Bobby Baker - 6-3, 193, Jr.
Jay Davis - 6-1, 203, Sr. OR
Desman Carter - 6-2, 201, Jr.
FS
11
12
Calvin Jones - 5-10, 180, Sr.
Greg Maclin - 6-3, 180, So.
2
11
Jamari Staples - 6-4, 192, So.
Quincy Perdue - 6-3, 206, Fr.
CB
17
21
19
Jordan Petty - 5-10, 192, So.
Kelton Brackett - 5-11, 191, Jr. OR
Devon Brown - 5-11, 187, So.
“A” WR
“Z” WR
SPECIAL TEAMS
PK
2
19
Ty Long - 6-2, 199, Sr.
Nick Vogel - 5-8, 178, Fr.
PR
1
3
JJ Nelson - 5-11, 160 Sr.
Lamarcus Farmer - 5-11, 170, Jr.
P
36
Hunter Mullins - 6-3, 212, Sr.
KR
SN
36
Dallas Noriega - 6-0, 247, Sr.
1
2
3
JJ 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.
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
6
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
10
11
11
12
12
13
14
14
15
15
16
16
17
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18
18
19
19
20
20
21
21
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23
23
24
24
24
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25
26
27
28
28
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Name
Bobby Baker
Jamarcus Nelson
Ty Long
Jamari Staples
Lamarcus Farmer
Maudrecus Humphrey
Stevie Farmer
Jake Ganus
J.J. Green
Cody Clements
Kalen Jackson
Austin Chipoletti
Ja’Kii Moore
D.J. Vinson
Jordan Howard
Jimmy Jean
Jay Davis
Nyiakki Height
Josh Magee
T.J. McCollum
Myles McKee
Nate Weston
Calvin Jones
Quincy Perdue
Greg Maclin
Nolen Smith
Darius Powell
Demarco Davis
Evan Orth
Kingsley Ejike
Gerald Everett
Ervin Alston
Jeremiah Briscoe
Jordan Petty
Kyle Sappington
Trey Grissett
Rodney Morris
Devon Brown
Nick Vogel
Dequindre Adams
David Norris
Kelton Brackett
Kenton Petties
Desman Carter
Khaled Berklin
Tevin Crews
Julian Little
Demarcus Kirk
Tajh Lowe
Harris Gaston
Collin Lisa
Rolan Milligan
Jalen Coleman
Ja’Won Arrington
Nick Jackson
Jordan Collier
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
6-2
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
240
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
Sr./TR
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)
Birmingham, Ala. (Jacksonville State)
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
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49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
58
61
62
63
64
67
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
81
82
83
84
86
88
89
90
93
94
95
97
98
Name
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
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
Kennard Backman
Tristan Henderson
Rodarius Houston
Chris Walton
Parrish Huddleston
Gerald McRath
Cam Willis
Josh Smith
Uneik Crumbley
Pos.
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
SN
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
WR
WR
SN
WR
TE
TE
WR
DL
DL
DL
DL
DL
DL
Ht.
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
6-0
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
6-4
5-10
6-3
6-0
6-3
6-3
6-2
6-3
Wt.
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
247
254
201
300
318
280
255
278
297
278
270
305
319
282
324
210
157
171
152
240
240
170
265
285
187
242
281
314
Class
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
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
Sr./3L
Sr./1L
So./SQ
Sr./3L
So./SQ
So./TR
So./TR
Jr./SQ
Jr./1L
Hometown (Last School Attended)
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)
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)
Austell, Ga. (Whitefield Academy)
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
Jamarcus
NELSON
WR
Sr. • 5-11 • 160
CAREER HIGHS
REC: 10 - at Troy, 8/31/13
YDS: 199 - at Troy, 8/31/13
TD: 2 (4x) - last at Troy, 8/31/13
#2
Jamari
STAPLES
WR
So. • 6-4 • 192
CAREER HIGHS
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
#3
Maudrecus
HUMPHREY
WR
Sr. • 6-3 • 191
• 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 1,683 in his career
• Is No. 13 on Blazers’ all-time career receptions chart with 83 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
• 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
• Recorded the first catch of his UAB career against Troy (8/30/14)
• 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 (Ala.) High School
CAREER HIGHS
REC: 1 - vs.Troy, 8/30/14
YDS: 13 - vs. Troy, 8/30/14
TD: 0
#5
Cody
CLEMENTS
QB
Jr. • 6-2 • 195
CAREER HIGHS
COMP: 13 - vs.Troy, 8/30/14
YDS: 152 - vs.Troy, 8/30/14
PASS TDS: 2 - vs.Troy, 8/30/14
• Completed 13-of-19 passes for 152 yards and two TDs in UAB debut vs. Troy (8/30/14)
• 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 at Cerritos
• Named MVP of Cerritos’ bowl game
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
Individual Offensive Highlights
#6
D.J.
VINSON
RB
Sr. • 5-10 • 202
CAREER HIGHS
CAR: 22 - vs.Troy, 8/30/14
RU YDS: 106 - vs.Troy, 8/30/14
TD: 1 - vs.Troy, 8/30/14
#7
Jordan
HOWARD
RB
So. • 6-1 • 224
CAREER HIGHS
CAR: 23 - vs. MT, 11/2/13
RU YDS: 179 - vs.Troy, 8/30/14
TD: 2, vs.Troy, 8/30/14
#8
Nyiakki
HEIGHT
WR
Jr. • 6-2 • 192
• Led UAB with 22 carries and totaled 106 yards vs. Troy (8/30/14)
• 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
• Rushed for career-high 179 yards vs. Troy (8/30/14) in season opener
• His 179-yard rushing performance is No. 9 all-time at UAB for a single-game
• Was nation’s second-best rusher among freshmen in 2013 with 881 rushing yards
• Named to Conference USA All-Freshman Team last season
• Set UAB’s single-season rushing mark for a freshman
• Went over 1,000-yard rushing mark for his career in 2014 opener vs. Troy
• 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
REC: 2 - 2x, last at UTSA, 10/26/13
YDS: 54 - vs. NWLA, 9/21/13
TD: NA
#13
Darius
POWELL
WR
Jr. • 5-10 • 177
CAREER HIGHS
REC: 5 - atVanderbilt, 9/28/13
YDS: 56 - at Vanderbilt, 9/28/13
TD: 1 - 2x, last vs. Rice, 11/21/13
• 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 a year ago
• Registered career-high five catches for 56 yards against Vanderbilt last season
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
Individual Offensive Highlights
#16
Jeremiah
BRISCOE
QB
R-Fr. • 6-3 • 210
• Saw first action of UAB career vs. Troy (8/30/24) in season opener
• Enters second season at UAB
• Did not see any action during the 2013 season
• Enrolled at UAB in January, 2013
CAREER HIGHS
COMP: 0
YDS: 0
PASS TDS: 0
#76
Brian
O’LEARY
C
Sr. • 6-2 • 282
• Has made 16 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
GP: 30
GS: 16
CONSECUTIVE GS: 1
#77
Victor
SALAKO
OT
So. • 6-6 • 324
• Enters third year at UAB
• Has drawn 12-straight starts
• Saw action in all 12 games last season and drew 11 starts.
CAREER HIGHS
GP: 13
GS: 12
CONSECUTIVE GS: 12
#86
Kennard
BACKMAN
TE
Sr. • 6-3 • 240
• Led the team with in receptions with four and added two TDs vs. Troy (8/30/14)
• 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
CAREER HIGHS
REC: 5 - 2x, last vs. FAU, 10/5/13
YDS: 78 - at UCF, 11/24/12
TD: 2 - at TLN, 10/27/12
#88
Tristan
HENDERSON
TE
Sr. • 6-4 • 240
CAREER HIGHS
REC:2 - 2x,last vs.Troy,8/30/14
YDS:14 - 3x, last vs.Troy,8/30/14
TD:0
• Enters second season at UAB
• Matched his career high with two catches for 14 yards vs. Troy (8/30/14)
• Caught five passes for 40 yards in 2013 -- his first season with the Blazers
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
Individual Defensive Highlights
#3
Lamarcus
FARMER
CB
Jr. • 5-11 • 170
• 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 in 2013
• Had 20 solo tackles last season
• Started at corner 10 games during the 2012 season -- his first at UAB
CAREER HIGHS
TACK: 13 - at Houston, 10/13/12
INT: 1 - Tulsa, 9/29/12
PBU: 1 (4x) - last at Troy, 8/31/13
#4
Jake
GANUS
LB
Jr. • 6-2 •225
CAREER HIGHS
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
#5
Kalen
JACKSON
LB
Jr. • 6-1 • 197
• Led UAB in tackles in season opener with seven vs. Troy (8/30/14)
• 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
• Tied for third on team in tackles (5) in UAB debut vs. Troy (8/30/14)
• Enters first season at UAB
• Played the previous two seasons at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in
Mississippi
• Named MACJC First-Team All-State last season
CAREER HIGHS
TACK: 5 - vs. Troy, 8/30/14
SACKS: 1.0 - vs. Troy, 8/30/14
TFL: 1.0 - vs. Troy, 8/30/14
#7
Jimmy
JEAN
CB
Sr. • 6-3 • 197
CAREER HIGHS
TACK: 10 - 2x, last vs. NSU, 9/21/13
INT: 1 - 2x, last at FIU, 10/12/13
PBU: 1 - 3x, last vs.Troy, 8/30/14
• 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 in 2013
• Recorded a season-high 10 tackles at Vanderbilt and against Northwestern State last
season
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
Individual Defensive Highlights
#11
Calvin
JONES
SAF
Sr. • 5-10 • 180
• Recorded three tackles in 2014 season opener vs. Troy (8/30/14)
• Suffered season-ending foot injury in the second game of the 2013 season
• Enters 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
TACK: 10 - 2x, last at UCF, 11/24/12
INT: NA
PBU: 1 - 2x, last at Ohio State, 9/22/12
#17
Jordan
PETTY
CB
So. • 5-10 • 192
• Enters second season at UAB
• Tied for fifth on the team with four tackles vs. Troy (8/30/14)
• 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
TACK: 9 - vs.Rice,11/21/13
INT: 1 - vs. MT, 11/2/13
PBU: 1 - vs. MT, 11/2/13
#18
Trey
GRISSETT
JACK
Sr. • 6-5 • 243
• 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
TACK:6 - FAU, 10/5/13
INT: NA
PBU: NA
#21
Kelton
BRACKETT
CB
Jr. • 5-11 • 191
CAREER HIGHS
TACK: 6 - at UTSA, 10/26/13
INT: 1 - at East Carolina, 11/16/13
PBU: NA
• 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
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
Individual Defensive Highlights
#33
Derek
SLAUGHTER
LB
Jr. • 5-11 • 205
• 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
TACK: 5 - 3x ,last vs.MT,11/2/13
INT: 1 - at Southern Miss, 11/3/12
PBU: 1,VS. NSU, 9/21/13
#38
Alonzo
MCGEE
LB
Jr. • 6-1 • 214
• Enters first season at UAB
• Played last two seasons at Georgia Military College
• Totaled 48 tackles in 11 games last year
• Prepped at Crestwood (S.C.) High School
CAREER HIGHS
TACK: 0
INT: 0
PBU: 0
#49
Chris
RABB
LB
Jr. • 6-0 • 221
• Enters third season at UAB
• Played in 11 games and started seven last season
• Ranked No. 7 in tackles on the team last season with 35 total stops
• Played in all 12 games during the 2012 season
CAREER HIGHS
TACK: 11 - vs. Rice, 11/21/13
INT: 0
PBU: 0
#55
Jontavious
MORRIS
DT
Jr. • 6-2 • 310
CAREER HIGHS
TACK:5 - 2x,last vs.Memphis,11/17/12
TFL:1.5 - vs.Memphis,11/17/12
FF:NA
• Played in 11 contests last season
• Drew four starts and finished with 14 tackles last year
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
Individual Defensive Highlights
#46
Diaheem
WATKINS
DL
Sr. • 6-4 • 259
• One of UAB’s most experienced players
• Recorded career-high two sacks vs. Troy (8/30/14) in season opener
• 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
TACK: 9 - SLU, 10/6/12
TFL: 2.5 - SLU, 10/6/12
SACK: 2.0 - vs. Troy, 8/30/14
#90
Chris
WALTON
DL
Sr. • 6-3 • 265
• 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
CAREER HIGHS
TACK: 5 - at USM, 11/3/12
TFL: 2 - at USM, 11/3/12
FF: 1 - at Tulsa, 10/15/11
Individual Special Teams Highlights
#2
Ty
LONG
PK
Sr. • 6-2 • 199
CAREER HIGHS
FG:3 (4x) - last vs.FAU,10/5/13
FGATT:4 (2x) - last at Ohio St.,9/22/12
LONG:54 - at Ohio St.,9/22/12
#36
Hunter
MULLINS
P
Sr. • 6-3 • 212
CAREER HIGHS
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
• Named to 2013 Lou Groza Award Watch List
• Has hit 48-of-62 career field goals, including 31-for-33 mark from 40 yards in
• 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
• Closing in on UAB’s career field goal record. Record is 56 (Nick Hayes), leaving Long
only nine shy of the school mark
• 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 entering the 2014 season
• Averaged 43.1 yards per punt and was named First-Team All-C-USA last season
• Has 29 career punts inside the 20 yard line and 23 punts of 50 yards or more
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2014 UAB Football Statistics
UAB Game Results (as of Aug 30, 2014)
All games
Date
Opponent
Aug 30, 2014
TROY
W
Score
Overall
Conference
Time
Attend
48-10
1-0
0-0
3:25
27133
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2014 UAB Football Statistics
UAB Overall Team Statistics (as of Aug 30, 2014)
All games
Team Statistics
UAB
SCORING
Points Per Game
Points Off Turnovers
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
UAB
Opponents
1st 2nd
17
7
7
3
48
48.0
14
25
18
5
2
338
342
4
55
6.1
338.0
4
152
13-20-1
7.6
11.7
152.0
2
490
75
6.5
490.0
2-64
1-21
0-0
32.0
21.0
0.0
1-1
3-35
35.0
2-98
49.0
43.5
9-580
64.4
39.0
30: 17
9/13
69%
0/0
0%
4-27
0
6
2-2
0-0
(6-6) 100%
(5-6) 83%
(6-6) 100%
27133
1/27133
3rd
14
0
4th
10
0
OT
0
0
Total
48
10
OPP
10
10.0
0
15
6
8
1
71
111
40
37
1.9
71.0
1
201
21-31-0
6.5
9.6
201.0
0
272
68
4.0
272.0
2-54
2-11
1-28
27.0
5.5
28.0
2-1
5-55
55.0
6-240
40.0
36.5
2-127
63.5
31.5
29: 43
5/16
31%
1/3
33%
0-0
0
1
1-2
0-0
(2-3) 67%
(1-3) 33%
(1-1) 100%
0
0/0
0/0
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2014 UAB Football Statistics
UAB Overall Individual Statistics (as of Aug 30, 2014)
All games
Rushing
HOWARD, Jordan
VINSON, D.J.
CLEMENTS, Cody
ARRINGTON, Ja'W
BRISCOE, Jeremi
NELSON, JJ
Total
Opponents
Passing
CLEMENTS, Cody
BRISCOE, Jeremi
Total
Opponents
Receiving
BACKMAN, Kennar
NELSON, JJ
HENDERSON, Tris
VINSON, D.J.
HUMPHREY, Maudr
HEIGHT, Nyiakki
EVERETT, Gerald
Total
Opponents
gp
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
gp
att
19
22
9
3
1
1
55
37
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
182
106
37
9
8
0
342
111
3
0
0
0
0
1
4
40
effic comp-att-int
1 159.83
1
0.00
1 151.84
1 122.21
gp
gain loss
no.
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
13
21
13-19-1
0-1-0
13-20-1
21-31-0
yds
43
65
14
4
13
7
6
152
201
avg
10.8
32.5
7.0
2.0
13.0
7.0
6.0
11.7
9.6
net avg td
179
106
37
9
8
-1
338
71
9.4
4.8
4.1
3.0
8.0
-1.0
6.1
1.9
pct
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
lg avg/g
55
18
10
5
8
0
55
12
yds td
68.4
0.0
65.0
67.7
td
2
1
1
0
0
0
4
1
152
0
152
201
lg avg/g
20
34
14
8
13
7
6
34
41
43.0
65.0
14.0
4.0
13.0
7.0
6.0
152.0
201.0
2
0
2
0
179.0
106.0
37.0
9.0
8.0
-1.0
338.0
71.0
lg avg/g
34 152.0
0 0.0
34 152.0
41 201.0
Punt Returns
no.
yds avg td
0
0
0
21
21
9
Interceptions
no.
yds avg td
lg
Kick Returns
no.
yds avg td
0
0
0
36
36
32
Fumble Returns
no.
yds avg td
lg
NELSON, JJ
Total
Opponents
Total
Opponents
NELSON, JJ
Total
Opponents
Total
Opponents
1
1
2
0
1
2
2
2
0
0
21 21.0
21 21.0
11 5.5
0 0.0
28 28.0
64 32.0
64 32.0
54 27.0
0 0.0
0 0.0
0
0
0
0
lg
0
28
lg
0
0
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2014 UAB Football Statistics
UAB Overall Individual Statistics (as of Aug 30, 2014)
All games
Scoring
HOWARD, Jordan
BACKMAN, Kennar
LONG, Ty
CLEMENTS, Cody
VINSON, D.J.
Total
Opponents
Field Goals
LONG, Ty
FG Sequence
TROY
td
fg
2 2 - 2-2
1 1 6 2-2
1 1-2
fg
kick
6-6
6-6
1-1
(34),(49)
-
-
-
-
pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99
2-2 100.0 0-0
UAB
PAT
rush rcv pass dxp saf
0-0
1-1
1-1
Opponents
29,(47)
Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.
0-0
-
pts
Total Offense
12
12
12
6
6
48
10
CLEMENTS, Cody
HOWARD, Jordan
VINSON, D.J.
ARRINGTON, Ja'W
BRISCOE, Jeremi
NELSON, JJ
Total
Opponents
lg blk
49
0
g plays
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
28
19
22
3
2
1
75
68
rush pass
37
179
106
9
8
-1
338
71
152
0
0
0
0
0
152
201
total avg/g
189
179
106
9
8
-1
490
272
189.0
179.0
106.0
9.0
8.0
-1.0
490.0
272.0
Punting
no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blk
Kickoffs
no. yds avg tb ob retn
MULLINS, Hunter
Total
Opponents
LONG, Ty
Total
Opponents
2 98 49.0 53
2 98 49.0 53
6 240 40.0 50
9 580 64.4
9 580 64.4
2 127 63.5
7
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
net ydln
0
0 27.0 39.0
0 32.0 31.5
26
33
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2014 UAB Football Statistics
UAB Overall Individual Statistics (as of Aug 30, 2014)
All games
All Purpose
HOWARD, Jord
NELSON, JJ
VINSON, D.J.
BACKMAN, Ken
CLEMENTS, Co
HENDERSON, T
HUMPHREY, M
ARRINGTON, J
BRISCOE, Jere
HEIGHT, Nyiakki
EVERETT, Gera
Total
Opponents
g
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
rush
179
-1
106
0
37
0
0
9
8
0
0
338
71
rcv
0
65
4
43
0
14
13
0
0
7
6
152
201
pr
0
21
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
21
11
kr
0
64
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
64
54
ir
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
28
total avg/g
179
149
110
43
37
14
13
9
8
7
6
575
365
179.0
149.0
110.0
43.0
37.0
14.0
13.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
575.0
365.0
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2014 UAB Football Statistics
UAB Overall Defensive Statistics (as of Sep 01, 2014)
All games
#
4
46
5B
36
8B
7B
17
2M
11
90
1B
33
41
30
9
18
98
23
49
50
55
71
93
1F
21
Defensive Leaders
gp
ua
GANUS, Jake
WATKINS, Diahee
JACKSON, Kalen
BANKS, James
DAVIS, Jay
JEAN, Jimmy
PETTY, Jordan
GASTON, Harris
JONES, Calvin
WALTON, Chris
BAKER, Bobby
SLAUGHTER, Dere
WILLIAMS, Dariu
MICKENS, Tamr
MCCOLLUM, T.J.
GRISSETT, Trey
CRUMBLEY, Uneik
CREWS, Tevin
RABB, Chris
WRIGHT, Daron
MORRIS, Jontavi
BLANKENSHIP, Ca
HUDDLESTON, Par
EJIKE, Kingsley
BRACKETT, Kelto
Total
Opponents
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
6
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
.
.
1
.
1
1
1
.
.
47
52
Tackles
a
tot
2
.
1
.
.
.
1
2
2
.
1
1
1
1
.
.
1
1
.
1
.
.
.
1
.
16
26
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
.
63
78
tfl/yds
Sacks
no-yds
1.0-2
2.0-14
1.0-6
.
.
.
.
1.0-3
.
1.0-7
.
0.5-0
.
.
.
.
0.5-1
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
7-33
3-8
.
2.0-14
1.0-6
.
.
.
.
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.
1.0-7
.
.
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.
.
.
.
.
.
4-27
0-0
Pass defense
Fumbles
blkd
int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds
ff kick
.
.
.
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.
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.
.
.
1-28
.
.
.
1
.
1
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
1
3
1
.
.
.
.
.
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.
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.
.
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.
.
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1-0
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.
.
.
.
.
.
.
1-0
1-0
1
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
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.
.
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.
.
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.
1
1
.
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.
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2014 Game-By-Game Rushing
Opponent
Troy
at Mississippi State
vs. Alabama A&M
vs. FIU*
at Western Kentucky*
vs. North Texas*
at Middle Tennessee*
at Arkansas
at Florida Atlantic*
vs. Louisiana Tech*
vs. Marshall*
at Southern Miss*
Jordan Howard, RB
G/GS Att./Yds. TD
LG
1/0
19/179
2
55
Opponent
Troy
at Mississippi State
vs. Alabama A&M
vs. FIU*
at Western Kentucky*
vs. North Texas*
at Middle Tennessee*
at Arkansas
at Florida Atlantic*
vs. Louisiana Tech*
vs. Marshall*
at Southern Miss*
D.J. Vinson, RB
G/GS Att./Yds. TD
LG
1/1
22/106
1
18
Opponent
Troy
at Mississippi State
vs. Alabama A&M
vs. FIU*
at Western Kentucky*
vs. North Texas*
at Middle Tennessee*
at Arkansas
at Florida Atlantic*
vs. Louisiana Tech*
vs. Marshall*
at Southern Miss*
Opponent
Troy
at Mississippi State
vs. Alabama A&M
vs. FIU*
at Western Kentucky*
vs. North Texas*
at Middle Tennessee*
at Arkansas
at Florida Atlantic*
vs. Louisiana Tech*
vs. Marshall*
at Southern Miss*
Ja’Won Arrington, RB
G/GS Att./Yds. TD
LG
1/0
3/9
0
5
Cody Clements, QB
G/GS Att./Yds. TD
LG
1/1
9/37
1
10
Jeremiah Briscoe, QB
G/GS Att./Yds. TD
LG
1/0
1/8
0
0
JJ Nelson, WR
G/GS Att./Yds. TD
LG
1/1
1/-1
0
-1
Passing
Cody Clements, QB
G/GS C/A YDS TD I LG
1/1
13/19 152
2 1 34
Jeremiah Briscoe, QB
G/GS C/A YDS TD I LG
1/0
0/1
0
0 0
0
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2014 Game-By-Game Receiving
Jamarcus Nelson, WR
Opponent
G/GS Rec./Yds. TD
LG
Troy
1/1
2/65
0
34
at Mississippi State
vs. Alabama A&M
vs. FIU*
at Western Kentucky*
vs. North Texas*
at Middle Tennessee*
at Arkansas
at Florida Atlantic*
vs. Louisiana Tech*
vs. Marshall*
at Southern Miss*
Opponent
Troy
at Mississippi State
vs. Alabama A&M
vs. FIU*
at Western Kentucky*
vs. North Texas*
at Middle Tennessee*
at Arkansas
at Florida Atlantic*
vs. Louisiana Tech*
vs. Marshall*
at Southern Miss*
Opponent
Troy
at Mississippi State
vs. Alabama A&M
vs. FIU*
at Western Kentucky*
vs. North Texas*
at Middle Tennessee*
at Arkansas
at Florida Atlantic*
vs. Louisiana Tech*
vs. Marshall*
at Southern Miss*
Opponent
Troy
at Mississippi State
vs. Alabama A&M
vs. FIU*
at Western Kentucky*
vs. North Texas*
at Middle Tennessee*
at Arkansas
at Florida Atlantic*
vs. Louisiana Tech*
vs. Marshall*
at Southern Miss*
Kennard Backman, TE
G/GS Rec./Yds. TD
LG
1/1
4/43
2
20
Tristan Henderson, TE
G/GS Rec./Yds. TD
LG
1/1
2/14
0
14
D.J. Vinson, RB
G/GS Rec./Yds. TD
LG
1/1
2/4
0
8
Maudrecus Humphrey, WR
G/GS Rec./Yds. TD
LG
1/0
1/13
0
13
Nyiakki Height, WR
G/GS Rec./Yds. TD
LG
1/0
1/7
0
7
Gerald Everett, TE
G/GS Rec./Yds. TD
LG
1/0
1/6
0
6
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2014 Game-By-Game Statistics
Game
1ST DOWNS
RUSHING
PASSING
TOTAL OFF
PUNTS FUM PENALTY
Score [Tot Ru-Pa-Pen] [No-Yds-TD] [C-A-I Yds TD] [Plays-Yds] [No.-Avg.] [N-L] [No-Yds]
3rd Time of
Dns
Poss
Troy
10
15
6-8-1
37-71-1
21-31-0 201
0
68-272
6-40.0
2-1
5-55
5-16
29:43
UAB
48
25
18-5-2
55-338-4
13-20-1 152
2
75-490
2-49.0
1-1
3-35
9-13
30:17
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
THE LAST TIME A UAB TEAM...
Had 30 first downs
at Memphis, Nov. 12, 2011 (31)
Had 300 yards rushing
vs. Troy, Aug. 30, 2014 (339)
Had five or more rushing TDs
vs. Louisiana-Monroe, Oct. 2, 1999 (5)
Had 400 yards passing
at UCF, Nov. 24, 2012 (510)
Had three or more TDs passing
vs. Northwestern State, Sept. 21, 2013 (3)
Had 500 or more yds total offense
at UCF, Nov. 24, 2012 (599)
Scored 50 or more points
vs. Northwestern State, Sept. 21, 2013 (52)
Allowed 50 or more points
Returned a punt for a TD
at East Carolina, Nov. 16, 2013 (63)
Had a punt blocked
vs. Memphis, Nov. 17, 2012
Had an extra point blocked
vs. Memphis, Nov. 17, 2012
Had a field goal blocked
vs. Marshall, Nov. 10, 2012
Was held scoreless
at Florida, Sept. 10, 2011 (39-0)
Held an opponent scoreless for a game
vs. UCF, Nov. 29, 2008 (15-0)
Held an opponent scoreless for first half
vs. Middle Tennessee, Nov. 2, 2013
Forced five or more turnovers
at East Carolina, Sept. 24, 2011 (7)
Intercepted four or more passes
at Tulane, Nov. 15, 2008 (4)
vs. Northwestern State, Sept. 21, 2013 (JJ Nelson, 63 yards)
Recovered four or more opponent fumbles
at Troy, Aug. 31, 2013 (J.J. Nelson, 97 yards)
Held an opponent to 10 or less first downs
Returned a kickoff for a TD
Returned an interception for TD
Southeastern Louisiana, Oct. 6, 2012
(Marvin Burdette, 36 yds.)
Recovered a fumble for a TD
Blocked a field goal
Blocked an extra point
at ECU, Sept. 24, 2011 (4)
vs. SLU, Oct. 6, 2012 (9)
Held an opponent to less than 100 yards rushing
vs. SLU, Oct. 6, 2012 (47)
Held opponent to less than 50 yards rushing
vs. SLU, Oct. 6, 2012 (47)
at UCF, Nov. 25, 2006 (Chris Felder, 44 yds.)
Held opponent to 300 or less yards total offense
at Marshall, Nov. 9, 2013 (Jontavious Morris)
Held an opponent to 100 or less yards total offense
vs. FAU, Oct. 5, 2013 (Shaq Jones and JontaviousMorris)
Returned a blocked field goal for a TD
vs. Lindenwood, Oct. 12, 1991
(Terry Dollerson) (64 yds.)
Blocked a punt for a TD
(Calvin Jones block, Nick Adams TD)
vs. Hastings, Nov. 9, 1991 (Curt Eddy)
Blocked a punt
vs. Marshall, Nov. 10, 2012
vs. Louisiana-Lafayette,
Sept. 30, 2000
Scored a two-point conversion
vs. Middle Tennessee, Nov. 2, 2013 (J. Perry)
Scored a safety
at Ohio State, Sept. 22, 2012
Blocked a punt for a safety
at Southern Miss, Nov. 3, 2012 (295)
vs. Marshall,
Oct. 18, 2008 (QB sack in endzone - Anthony Barnes)
Played an overtime game
vs. Rice, Nov. 21, 2013
Held an opponent without a TD
vs. Southeastern Lousiana, Oct. 6, 2012
Defeated a ranked opponent
UAB 34, No. 20 Southern Miss 31, Nov. 17, 2011
THE LAST TIME A UAB PLAYER...
Rushed for 200 yards in a game
Darrin Reaves at Southern Miss, Nov. 3, 2012 (223)
Rushed for 150 yards (less than 200) in a game
Intercepted three passes in a game
Don Blackmon
Jordan Howard
vs. Troy, Aug. 30, 2014 (179)
Rushed for 100 yards (less than 150) in a game
Jordan Howard
vs. Lane, Sept. 19, 1992 (3)
Intercepted two passes in a game
K. Sanders at Tulane, Nov. 15, 2008 (2)
Recovered two opponent fumbles in a game
T.J. Ballou
at Marshall, Nov. 9, 2013 (123)
Rushed for three or more TDs in game
at Tulsa, Oct. 15, 2011 (2)
Darrin Reaves at Tulane, Oct. 27, 2012 (3)
Kicked five field goals in a game
Swayze Waters at UCF, Nov. 29, 2008 (5)
Jordan Howard (154) and
Kicked four field goals in a game
Swayze Waters vs. UCF, Nov. 29, 2008 (5)
Had two RB rush for 100+ yards in a game
Darrin Reaves (111) vs. Middle Tennessee, Nov.2, 2013
Had a run of 50 yards or more
Jordan Howard, at Vanderbilt, Sept. 28, 2013 (52)
Had a run of 70 yards or more
Mark Ferrell vs. SMU, Sept. 12, 2009 (80)
Passed for 300 yards in a game
Austin Brown, at Troy, Aug. 31, 2013
Attempted 40 or more passes in a game
Austin Brown (52)
Kicked three field goals in a game
Ty Long, vs. FIU, Oct. 12, 2013 (3)
Scored three or more TDs
J.J. Nelson, at Troy, Aug. 31, 2013 (3)
Scored four or more TDs
Norris Drinkard
at Tulane, Oct. 23, 2004 (3 rush, 1 rec)
Completed a 90+ yard pass
Chris Williams to Nick Coon
at Tulane, Oct. 27, 2012
Completed 25 or more passes in a game
Austin Brown
vs. Army, Nov. 1, 2003 (91 for TD)
Kicked a field goal of 50 or more yards
Ty Long
at Tulane, Oct. 27, 2012 (26)
Threw at least four TDs in a game
J. Perry at Memphis, Nov. 12, 2011 (4)
Threw at least three TDs (less than four) in a game
Had 20 or more tackles in a game
vs. Northwestern State, Sept. 21, 2013 (3)
Had 16 or more tackles in a game
J.J. Nelson
at Troy, Aug. 31, 2013 (10)
J.J. Nelson
Had 150 or more yards receiving in a game
J.J. Nelson at Troy, Aug. 31, 2013 (199)
Had 200 or more yards receiving in a game
Patrick Hearn at UCF, Nov. 24, 2012 (203)
Derrick Ingram
at Prairie View A&M, Nov. 19, 1994 (4)
Caught three TD passes in a game
Marvin Burdette
vs. Marshall, Nov. 10, 2012 (17)
Had a punt blocked
Mike Jones at Southern Miss, Oct. 30, 2010 (3)
Hunter Mullins at Southern Miss, Nov. 3, 2012
Had a field goal blocked
Ty Long vs. Marshall, Nov. 10, 2012
Had an extra point blocked
Ty Long at Ohio State, Sept. 22, 2012
Recovered a fumble in endzone for touchdown
vs. Rice, Nov. 21, 2013 (127)
Caught four TD passes in a game
Trey Ragland at SMU, Sept. 11, 2010 (75)
Marvin Burdette at Tulane, Oct. 27 2012 (24)
Austin Brown
at Tulane, Oct. 27, 2012 (412)
Had 100 or more yards receiving in a game
Had a 70+ yard punt
Austin Brown
Had 400 or more yards of total offense in a game
Caught 10 or more passes in a game
vs. Middle Tennessee, Nov. 2, 2013 (50)
Terence Edge
vs. Tulane, Oct. 13, 2007 (offense)
Scored on an interception return
Marvin Burdette
vs. SLU, Oct. 6, 2012 (36 yds.)
Scored on a fumble return
Scored on a blocked punt
Chris Felder at UCF, Nov. 25, 2006 (44 yds.)
Nick Adams at Ohio State, Sept. 22, 2012 (20 yds.)
2014 UAB FOOTBALL
2014 Game Summaries
Aug. 30, 2014 — Birmingham, Ala.
Troy
UAB
7
17
3
7
0
14
0
10
—
—
10
48
Troy - Chunn 1 run (Kay kick) 13:31-1st Q
UAB - Howard 2 run (Long kick) 8:51-1st Q
UAB - Backman 3 pass from Clements (Long kick) 4:33-1st Q
UAB - Long 34 field goal :38-1st Q
UAB - Backman 18 pass from Clements (Long kick) 6:54-2nd Q
Troy - Kay 47 field goal :00-2nd Q
UAB - Howard 55 run (Long kick) 6:46-3rd Q
UAB - Clements 1 run (Long kick) 1:23-3rd Q
UAB - Long 49 field goal 11:15-4th Q
UAB - Vinson 3 run (Long kick) 5:52-4th Q
Cody Clements passed for two touchdowns and ran for another, while Jordan
Howard rushed for two more in helping
the UAB football team beat Troy University 48-10 on Saturday.
The win gives Blazer head football
coach Bill Clark a victory in his debut as
UAB’s coach. It marks the first seasonopening victory for the Blazers since the
2009 season and the first for a UAB football head coach in his opening game.
UAB opened its 2014 season and the
Clark era by falling behind Troy 7-0, but
the Blazers rattled off 24-straight points
going in to halftime behind Clements
and Howard efforts.
The Trojans took the opening drive
75 yards on five plays, less than two minutes into the game, but the Blazers outscored the vistitors 48-3 and held Troy to
only 197 yards the rest of the game.
Howard, who rushed for a career-best
179 yards and went over 1,000 yards in
only his 12th game as a Blazer, routinely
shredded the Trojan defense en route to
74 first-half rushing yards and UAB’s first
score, a 2-yard touchdown run.
Clements, making his first start for
UAB, then sandwiched a 34-yard field
goal by Ty Long with a pair of touchdown passes to Kennard Backman to
put UAB up 24-7.
Ryan Kay cut the UAB lead to 24-10
with a 47-yard Trojan field goal as time
expired in the first half.
Troy failed to capitalize on a pair of
early second half UAB turnovers, before
the Blazers sealed the win with Clement’s 55-yard touchdown pass and Howard’s 1-yard TD run in the third quarter.
Senior D.J. Vinson also eclipsed the
100-yard rushing mark for the Blazers,
finishing with 106 yards and a touchdown.
Defensively, linebacker Jake Ganus
led the Blazers with seven tackles, one
tackle for loss and a forced fumble. Defensive end Diaheem Watkins added six
stops with a pair of sacks and two tackles for loss.
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:
UAB
Troy
19
31-114
21-35-339-0
66-453
1-0
13-102
4-134 (33.5)
6-205
0-0
29:11
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.
23
10
Yds.
110
65
TD
0
1
Long
14
19
Passing
A. Brown (UAB)
C. Robinson (Troy)
Att.
29
32
Cmp.
19
30
Yds.
301
319
TD
3
1
Receiving
J. Nelson (UAB)
E. Thomas (Troy)
No.
10
5
Yds.
199
69
TD
2
1
Long
62
23