UAB becomes 1st Division I football team to join players association Posted Apr 29, 2024 UAB football players say their entire roster has signed up for Athletes.org, making them the first Division I football team to publicly join the players' association. Head coach Trent Dilfer gathered his team for a meeting in mid-April to encourage them to prepare for a future when college athletes might be able to negotiate for a larger share of their sport's revenue. (ESPN.com)