On Thursday, University of Alabama at Birmingham head coach Bill Clark told AL.com that he has decided against coaching elsewhere during the 2015 season because he sees "a glimmer of hope" that the program could be restored.
UAB's football program was shut down in December amid financial concerns.
In 2014, Clark led the Blazers to a 6-6 record, their best mark since 2004 (7-5).
UAB announced earlier this month that a task force would be formed to review a financial report that led to the elimination of the football, bowling and rifle programs.
Clark, who said he has been contacted about other coaching positions, laid out the two main reasons he has elected not to coach next fall.
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