2011 UAB Football Information Guide

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2011 UAB Blazers phis and East Carolina ... in final four games of the season, he had 17 tackles ... also had a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in win at Memphis. 2008: Played in all 12 games for the Blazers with a pair of starts (vs. Tennessee and Alabama State) ... recorded one interception in road game at Tennessee ... finished season with 14 tackles, including nine solos ... had a season-high four tackles against Tennessee with three stops vs. Alabama State and Memphis. 2007: Did not play and was redshirted ... earned a spot on Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll. High School: Attended Chester High School ... earned all-region and all-area recognition on two occasions ... named to High School Sports Report All-Region team ... selected as one of top 25 players in South Carolina ... two-year starter on offense and defense ... started in the Shrine Bowl (South Carolina/North Carolina All-Star Game) following his senior season ... had 30 receptions for 525 yards as a senior wide receiver ... also made 75 tackles and recorded four interceptions on defensive side ... returned two interceptions for touchdowns ... started at tailback as a junior and ran for more than 1,000 yards with 20 touchdowns ... coached by Victor Floyd ... also participated on basketball and track and field teams. Personal: Born Feb. 10, 1989 at Chester, S.C. ... son of Felicia and Eugene McCaskill ... major is criminal justice. Coleman’s Career Statistics

advance to the Class 4A semifinals in 2009 ... named to The Birmingham News All-Metro West Football Defensive Team ... had three interceptions and 995 yards receiving yards on offense ... recipient of the Most Valuable Receiver Award at the Schuman’s (rivals.com) Ultimate 100 football camp ... coached by The Birmingham News All-Metro West Coach of the Year Ruben Nelson ... also played baseball. Personal: Born June 18, 1992 at Birmingham, Ala. … son of Sakeitha Crusoe and Damian Nevelt … major is undeclared.

36 Sam Curtis Linebacker 5-10 | 190 R-Freshman Pleasant Grove, Ala. (Pleasant Grove HS)

Participated in spring drills for the Blazers in 2011 … provides depth on defense. 2010: Did not see action in any games for the Blazers and was redshirted. High School: Attended Pleasant Grove High School … helped team to 2006 region championship … was member of third place in county team in 4x400 relay … coached by Jim Elgin in football. Personal: Born March 4, 1992 … son of Donna and Tim Curtis … major is exercise science.

G UA A Tot FF FR Int PBU

2008 12 9 5 14 0 0 1

1

31

2009 12 17 9 26 1 1 3

4

Chase Daniel

2010 9 19 2 21 0 0 1

7

Totals 33 45 16 61 1 1 5

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Safety 6-3 | 200 Senior Birmingham, Ala. (Hoover HS)

18 Jamarious Crusoe Cornerback 6-0 | 180 R-Freshman Midfield, Ala. (Midfield HS)

Redshirted as a true freshman in 2010, Crusoe provides depth to secondary. 2010: Did not see any action and was redshirted. High School: Attended Midfield High School ... helped his team finish with an 11-2 record and

Chase Daniel

Battled injuries during part of 2009 and 2010 campaigns as he played in 15-of-24 games over those two seasons ... Blazers are hopeful Daniel will return healthy and resume role as a key player on defensive unit ... enters senior season with five career interceptions in first three years in Green and Gold ... listed as No. 1 free safety entering fall camp. 2010: Started first eight games of season before injury in Southern Miss contest sidelined him for remainder of campaign … despite missing four games, Daniel still ranked fifth on team in tackles 62

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with 38 … had 30 solo hits and eight assists … recorded a season-best nine tackles at UCF and added seven a week later against UTEP … also had six stops against three opponents (SMU, Troy and Mississippi State) … contributed two tackles for loss (vs. UCF and Mississippi State) … recovered one fumble (vs. Southern Miss). 2009: Season cut short due to injury ... played in seven contests during the year and started six of those ... last action was Oct. 24 contest at Marshall ... despite missing five games, Daniel still ranked No. 12 on the team in tackles with 30, including 18 solo hits ... recorded an interception in first three games of the season ... also had pick in final game of 2008 season ... made touchdown-saving interception in opener vs. Rice and returned the pick 44 yards ... also had interceptions against SMU and Troy ... registered season-high eight tackles against Southern Miss ... had six stops versus Rice and SMU to open the season … named to C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll. 2008: Played in all 12 games for the Blazers, starting six of those at strong safety ... started Florida Atlantic game in second week and then started the next five contests ... finished with 47 tackles to tie for third on the team, including 34


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