Two seasons after having its football program reinstated, UAB is piling up the hardware.
Add one more to the 2018 historic milestone list.
On Saturday Jan. 5 in San Jose, Calif., two days before the National Championship Game in Levi's Stadium in nearby Santa Clara, AL.com has learned coach Bill Clark will be presented the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year award for helping guide the Blazers to their first 10-win season, first division title, first Conference USA championship and back-to-back bowl trips.
The Eddie Robinson award, considered one of the most prestigious individual honors along with the Paul "Bear" Bryant coach of the year award among FBS coaches, is presented by the Football Writers Association of America and honors the former Grambling University head coach.