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UAB becomes 1st Division I football team to join players association


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)

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UAB becomes 1st Division I football team to join players association