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College Football Team Fires Former Super Bowl-Winning QB

College Football Team Fires Former Super Bowl-Winning QB

Summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) fired its head coach, Trent Dilfer, after a 2-4 start to the season. Dilfer, a former Super Bowl-winning quarterback, had been in charge at UAB for three seasons.

Key Facts

  • UAB fired head coach Trent Dilfer following a 2-4 start this season.
  • UAB lost three straight games and dropped to 0-3 in conference play.
  • Dilfer was in his third year coaching UAB, ending with a 9-21 overall record.
  • Before UAB, Dilfer's coaching experience was at Lipscomb Academy, a high school.
  • Dilfer won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens during his NFL career.
  • His NFL career included stints with several teams and a total of 20,518 passing yards.

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