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RHATIGAN NAMED HEAD COACH, INTRODUCED AT PRESS CONFERENCE
( PICTURED ABOVE IS TRAVIS RHATIGAN )
AP- BIRMINGHAM, AL-- "We are pleased to announce the hiring of Rhatigan. He is a terrific coach and will be a great ambassador and leader for our football program. We look forward to having him build a championship program on the field and in the classroom."
Travis Rhatigan said he had “five or six” opportunities to move on from Independence Community College in the past three years.
But Rhatigan stayed put, continuing to serve as the head of one of the country’s most explosive rush offenses. That effort paid off Wednesday, as Rhatigan was named to what he called his “dream job,” as the Blazers' head coach.
“It’s a dream come true,” Rhatigan said. “I wouldn’t want to be any other place.”
Nor did UAB officials who appeared to not want anybody else as the 4th head coach in Blazer history. UAB President said the university moved forward in an “expeditious manner” in searching for the position, announcing Rhatigan as former coach Neil Callaway successor just one week after Callaway was fired just going 15-33 in four seasons.
“However, even in this short time, we have acted deliberately and inclusively to reach a decision,” Said the schools President.
“First of all, we felt it was time for a change and a new spark and feel Rhatigan can bring that energy”
Rhatigan’s contract calls for the first-time head coach to earn a $115,000 salary.Coach Rhatigan comes to UAB from Independence Community College (KS) after leading the Jayhawk Conference in rushing and second nationally before ICC he was at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Junior College where he spent five years three of which as Assistant Head Coach, and Defensive Coordinator. While at NEO Coach Rhatigan was a part of Three Nationally ranked teams at Seasons end in the NJCAA. In addition to coaching, Coach Rhatigan also took care of strength and conditioning coordinator duties at NEO. Prior to NEO he spent six years at Missouri Southern State University as an assistant coach.
Travis Rhatigan said he had “five or six” opportunities to move on from Independence Community College in the past three years.
But Rhatigan stayed put, continuing to serve as the head of one of the country’s most explosive rush offenses. That effort paid off Wednesday, as Rhatigan was named to what he called his “dream job,” as the Blazers' head coach.
“It’s a dream come true,” Rhatigan said. “I wouldn’t want to be any other place.”
Nor did UAB officials who appeared to not want anybody else as the 4th head coach in Blazer history. UAB President said the university moved forward in an “expeditious manner” in searching for the position, announcing Rhatigan as former coach Neil Callaway successor just one week after Callaway was fired just going 15-33 in four seasons.
“However, even in this short time, we have acted deliberately and inclusively to reach a decision,” Said the schools President.
“First of all, we felt it was time for a change and a new spark and feel Rhatigan can bring that energy”
Rhatigan’s contract calls for the first-time head coach to earn a $115,000 salary.Coach Rhatigan comes to UAB from Independence Community College (KS) after leading the Jayhawk Conference in rushing and second nationally before ICC he was at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Junior College where he spent five years three of which as Assistant Head Coach, and Defensive Coordinator. While at NEO Coach Rhatigan was a part of Three Nationally ranked teams at Seasons end in the NJCAA. In addition to coaching, Coach Rhatigan also took care of strength and conditioning coordinator duties at NEO. Prior to NEO he spent six years at Missouri Southern State University as an assistant coach.
Coach Rhatigan press conference transcript:
First I want to give honor to god for giving me this opportunity to become just the fourth coach in school history.
We will be a hard nosed defensive team and will be known for how aggressive we are on that side of the ball, we know defense wins championships so be ready for some great defenses to come through. As these young men grow into our system we will help build a championship attitude and atmosphere here in Birmingham. You will see our guys play with passion and character as we strive to be great.
As I bring in the type of athletes I need for this program I ask our students and fan base as well as our institution to be patient and support this program, good times are on the horizon for UAB football and I promise, I promise... That not only will we be a BCS team but we will bring the BCS Title home."
First I want to give honor to god for giving me this opportunity to become just the fourth coach in school history.
We will be a hard nosed defensive team and will be known for how aggressive we are on that side of the ball, we know defense wins championships so be ready for some great defenses to come through. As these young men grow into our system we will help build a championship attitude and atmosphere here in Birmingham. You will see our guys play with passion and character as we strive to be great.
As I bring in the type of athletes I need for this program I ask our students and fan base as well as our institution to be patient and support this program, good times are on the horizon for UAB football and I promise, I promise... That not only will we be a BCS team but we will bring the BCS Title home."
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