The Inferno Network

Basketball season is here, and UAB men’s basketball’s Deuce Jones and Justyn Fernandez join Madison Paige to talk about it. They share their transfer portal journeys, what drew them to Coach Andy Kennedy’s honest, high-intensity program, and what it means to step into leadership roles on a new-look roster. They also talk about the offseason grind, the freshmen and returners they’re watching, and their goals: an NCAA Tournament run and a packed Bartow Arena. Then it gets fun, with 600 pairs of discarded shoes, a 51-point senior night, Birmingham wing orders, and pregame meal debates. Tune in for a preview of what’s ahead for Blazer basketball.

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With UAB football riding high and ESPN’s SportsCenter fresh off a visit to campus, Madison Page sits down with head coach Alex Mortensen during the Blazers’ bye week. Coach Mortensen breaks down the overtime thriller against East Carolina: how the team stayed poised through a tough first half, the pick-six that sealed it, and Ryder Burton's instinctive two-point conversion. He also talks about the defense under Coach Grantham, what he’s focused on fixing before the road trip to South Florida, and what he’s learned in his first season as a head coach, including lessons from his years under Nick Saban. He closes with his take on the transfer portal, the “new Blazers” movement, and the memes fans are making about him.

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In the latest episode of Blazer to Blazer, Women’s Basketball player Eleecia Carter takes on hosting duties as she asks questions to her new teammate Emilia Dannebauer. They discuss Emilia’s background, from growing up and playing in Germany to making the move over to the US. She talks about the differences between both countries and how she has integrated well to life as a Blazer in Birmingham. This includes what her favorite food spot in town is and what her hidden talent is also, so stay tuned in this latest episode of Blazer to Blazer.

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Volleyball season is well underway, and Blazers Head Coach Betsy Freeburg sat down with us to discuss it. In her seventh season at the helm, Betsy Freeburg speaks about the current results and form of the team, as well as what we can expect from her Blazers as they enter conference play. She also looks back at her time in the SEC being coached by legendary volleyball coach Mary Wise during her time playing at Florida, and how that experience has helped mold her coaching style and philosphy. Tune in for a deeper look at the the UAB volleyball team from the coach’s perspective, as they enter into conference play.

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Football season is in full swing, and two of the Blazers' key seniors sit down to talk about it all. Linebacker Muaaz Byard, the team's leading tackler, and receiver CJ Smith open up about their transfer portal journeys, the "last chance U" mindset driving their final season, and the coaches and teammates who've shaped their UAB experience. From SEC game-day memories to Waffle House orders, Birmingham food debates, and a rapid-fire round covering everything from superpowers to dream dinner guests, this episode has the football insight and the fun in equal measure. Tune in for a look at the leadership carrying the Blazers into conference play.

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UAB football's Noah Nelson takes over the host chair to sit down with volleyball setter Rachel McCollum, and neither one is safe. Rachel breaks down what a setter actually does, the difference between an "elevator" and a "dolphin dive," and how she landed at UAB for a fifth year while starting an accelerated nursing program. Then the tables turn as Noah quizzes her on football terminology, and Rachel's answers just might change the game forever (the ten point line is real now). Two sports, one hilarious crash course, and a whole lot of trash talk.

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Host Madison Paige sits down with UAB men's soccer head coach David Lilly for an inside look at the Blazers heading into conference play. Coach Lilly breaks down the team's growth this season — from a gritty defensive win over Mercer to an offensive explosion against USC Upstate — and shares what's clicking as a roster with 11 new faces comes together. He talks culture, leadership, and the international mix that makes his locker room special, plus a lighter side featuring Ted Lasso comparisons, Scottish food takes, and life with two young kids in a soccer household. Tune in ahead of Friday's showdown with South Florida.

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UAB Men’s Basketball Head Coach Andy Kennedy joins the Inferno Network again, but with a new title as the Interim AD. He sits down with David Crane to talk about the state of UAB Athletics, the ever changing world of College Athletics, and gives us an update on his basketball team as they ramp up fall practice.

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UAB's men's and women's soccer take over Blazers of The Week as freshman Luke Alexander and senior captain Avery Berryman sit down for a wide-ranging conversation heading into the new season. From locker room playlists and goal celebration rankings to their takes on the World Cup's impact on U.S. soccer, this one's got it all. They open up about the mental grind of college athletics, the mantras that keep them going, and get put to the test with soccer hot takes you won't want to miss.

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UAB football's Rod Robinson steps into the host chair to interview his own teammate, Nigel Tate. Real talk, real chemistry, straight from the locker room. Episode 1 of a brand new Inferno Network series.

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