The 2002 UAB Blazers football team represented the

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(UAB) in the

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season of 2002, and was the twelfth team fielded by the school. The Blazers'

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was

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, who entered his eighth season as UAB's head coach. They played their home games at

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, and competed as a member of

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. The Blazers finished their seventh season at the I-A level, and fourth affiliated with a conference with a record of 5–7 (4–4 C-USA).

Schedule

Roster

References

UAB UAB Blazers football seasons

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