Hundreds of students rally to save football at UAB

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — University of Alabama at Birmingham students marched to the administration building to protest the rumored ending of the school's football program.

UAB students chanted "We want football" and "We are UAB, we are Birmingham," during the demonstrations on Monday. Protesters say they want to hear directly from UAB President Ray Watts about the fate of the school program.

Police blocked a portion of 20th Street northbound because of the large crowd.

UAB football Coach Bill Clark told ESPN.com on Sunday that he expects the school to end a program that has struggled financially.

Clark later tweeted: "Contrary to news, We haven't heard any decision about our program. We are still fighting!"

In its first season under Clark, UAB is eligible for a bowl game for the first time since 2004.