UAB Taps Alex Mortensen as Interim Head Coach
Alex Mortensen has been named the interim head coach of the UAB Blazers, following the departure of Trent Dilfer.
"I certainly want to thank (Athletic Director) Mark Ingram for expressing the confidence in me and our administration to do this for the remainder of the season,"
Mortensen, who was hired as the team's offensive coordinator in 2023, expressed his gratitude to Dilfer and acknowledged the unexpected circumstances of his appointment.
Athletic Director Mark Ingram expressed excitement about Mortensen leading the program for the next six games, citing the team's well-documented success on offense under his coordination.
Mortensen's appointment comes as the Blazers sit at 2-4 (0-3) for the year.
Author's summary: Mortensen becomes UAB's interim head coach.
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