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File - In this Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, file photo, UAB running back Jordan Howard (7) scores a touchdown against Marshall during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, in Birmingham, Ala. UAB president Ray Watts is bringing the football program back. He told The Associated Press that he decided on Monday, June 1, 2015 to reverse the earlier decision after meetings with UAB supporters continued through the weekend. He says donors have pledged to make up the estimated $17.2 million deficit over the next five years if football is restored. (AP Photo/John Amis, file)

UAB reverses decision to cut football, other sports; will restore programs for 2016

By John Zenor - Associated Press

University of Alabama at Birmingham President Ray Watts,left, and UAB Vice President for Financial Affairs and Administration Allen Bolton, right, address the media during a news conference to discuss the results of their athletics strategic planning process and closing of the UAB football football, rifle, and bowling programs, Tuesday, De. 2, 2014 in Birmingham. Ala. (AP Photo/Tamika Moore, AL.com) MAGS OUT

EDITORIAL: An Alabama university drops football

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

UAB head football coach Bill Clark leaves the meeting with UAB president Ray Watts as players and coaches hug behind him in the doorway, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014 in Birmingham, Ala. UAB is shutting down the football program after one of the Blazers' stronger seasons. The university announced the decision Tuesday minutes after President Ray Watts met with the Blazers players and coaches, while several hundred UAB students and fans gathered outside for the third straight day in efforts to support the program. (AP Photo/AL.com, Joe Songer) MAGS OUT

SNYDER: UAB’s decision to cut football program can have cascading effect

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2014, file photo, UAB running back Jordan Howard is chased by Louisiana Tech defenders during an NCAA college football game in Birmingham, Ala.(AP Photo/AL.com, Hal Yeager, File)

UAB shuts down football program as cost-saving measure

By Jay Reeves - Associated Press