On Monday, The Field of 68 released the results of an anonymous poll ranking the most desirable jobs in the American Conference. The survey, conducted among college basketball coaches in the American, made one thing abundantly clear: NIL resources matter more than anything else. For UAB basketball fans, the results served as yet another eye-opening reminder of where the Blazers stand in the NIL landscape.

Steve Irvine of the Bham Banner opened the floor to UAB fans, asking what they believe makes the Blazers the eighth-best job in the American Conference. Here’s what they had to say:

The responses were largely what you’d expect: leadership and money.

The article explained why UAB was voted at the 8th spot for most desirable job.

Coach Andy Kennedy fell into UAB’s lap, and if the administration can’t figure out how to support his program to a level where it can remain consistently competitive, the Blazers risk losing a legendary coach. UAB takes on South Florida at Bartow Arena this Thursday, January 22, at 6:00 p.m. Make it a point to get to Bartow Arena and support this team this season.