Everyone is invited to join the University of Alabama at Birmingham as UAB Football plays Ohio University in the Bahamas Bowl on Friday, Dec. 22.
The free watch party will take place in the Alumni Theater of the Hill Student Center, 1400 University Blvd. Kickoff is at 11:30 a.m., with doors’ opening at 11:15. Snacks will be provided.
Since the UAB bowl game occurs during normal work hours, departments are encouraged to provide flexibility in allowing employees who wish to cheer on the Blazers to attend the watch party. However, business operations will remain open until close of business so supervisors must maintain appropriate staffing levels within the department. Human resource consultants can assist with specific questions.
This is the fifth time in program history the Blazers have earned bowl eligibility. The program’s return storybook year will conclude Dec. 22; a win would give the Blazers their first postseason victory as well. The Blazers (8-4) will depart for their postseason paradise Monday, Dec. 18, and face Ohio (8-4) for the first time in program history. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN.