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Heated meeting as University of Alabama-Birmingham scuttles football program [View all]
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/university-alabama-birmingham-ends-football-program/When you mention college football, millions think, "Alabama." The top-ranked Crimson Tide are going after another national title. But now, a school that plays in Alabama's shadow is going the other way, reports CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano.
Despite finishing with a .500 record this season, University of Alabama-Birmingham officials announced the school is terminating its football program, citing "a lack of financial support." The president of the university spoke with coaches and players on Tuesday in a heated meeting that was all caught on camera.
"There's 18-year-olds in here, 17-year-olds, what are they supposed to do?" tight end Tristan Henderson said.
The 26-year-old Henderson is an Iraq war veteran and spoke passionately during the meeting.
Despite finishing with a .500 record this season, University of Alabama-Birmingham officials announced the school is terminating its football program, citing "a lack of financial support." The president of the university spoke with coaches and players on Tuesday in a heated meeting that was all caught on camera.
"There's 18-year-olds in here, 17-year-olds, what are they supposed to do?" tight end Tristan Henderson said.
The 26-year-old Henderson is an Iraq war veteran and spoke passionately during the meeting.
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