Alabama Football Legend Named Head Coach in UFL
Summary
Category: sports Alabama football legend AJ McCarron has been named the head coach of the Birmingham Stallions, a team in the United Football League (UFL). This marks McCarron's first coaching role, following a successful playing career in college, the NFL, and the XFL.Key Facts
- The Birmingham Stallions are part of the United Football League (UFL), which will have its 2026 season starting in late March.
- AJ McCarron is a former Alabama quarterback who won three national championships in 2009, 2011, and 2012.
- McCarron previously played in the NFL, most notably with the Cincinnati Bengals.
- In the NFL, McCarron made a postseason start in 2015 and nearly led the Bengals to a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Before joining the UFL as a coach, McCarron played in the XFL, where he excelled in touchdown passes and completion percentage in 2023.
- The Birmingham Stallions were looking for a new head coach and announced McCarron's hiring.
- AJ McCarron's coaching announcement was shared by the Birmingham Stallions with the statement, "TAKING THE REINS."
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