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UAB Football To Host Virtual Signing Day Event
Wednesday is National Signing Day for high school football recruits, and UAB is holding a virtual event for fans.

BIRMINGHAM, AL — In a football-crazy state like Alabama, National Signing Day has become an informal state holiday. This year's NSD takes place Wednesday, and UAB will host a virtual signing day event.
The event is open to the public, and fans will have access to the event on Zoom starting at 11:50 a.m. by clicking here.
Along with highlighting UAB's 2021 signing class, the event will also feature:
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- Recapping the 2020 championship season
- Discussing which seniors will be utilizing their extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19
- Protective Stadium update with Director of Athletics Mark Ingram
- Overview of how to secure seats leading into the April 2021 seat selection process
"We are extremely excited about the class we have signed and are eager to add them to a talented nucleus we have returning," head coach Bill Clark said. "It is a very exciting time to be a Blazer as we head into Protective Stadium and we look forward to highlighting all the great things happening within our program with our fans on Feb. 3."
To secure a seat selection appointment as part of the 2021 UAB Football priority seat selection process, fans are encouraged to fill out a Protective Stadium Letter of Intent. Fans will select their specific season ticket and parking locations during the 2021 UAB Football priority seat selection process which begins in April.
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