Summary
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) fired head coach Trent Dilfer after three consecutive losing seasons. Roddy White, a former UAB player and Atlanta Falcons star, expressed interest in replacing Dilfer, despite having no college coaching experience.
Key Facts
- UAB ended Trent Dilfer's tenure as head coach due to poor performance, with a record of 9 wins and 21 losses.
- The decision came after UAB lost three straight games this season.
- Alex Mortensen, the offensive coordinator, will fill in as interim head coach for the rest of the 2025 season.
- Roddy White, a former UAB standout and NFL player, publicly announced his desire to become the next head coach.
- White played at UAB from 2001 to 2004 and is highly regarded for his NFL career, including four Pro Bowl appearances.
- White lacks college coaching experience but has worked as a high school quality control coach.
- UAB's recent struggles under Dilfer could prompt them to consider hiring someone like White for a fresh start.
